Blanche's 14-year old grandson comes to Miami for a visit and brings a new meaning to the term "generation gap" as he stays up all night every night. Meanwhile, Dorothy studies for her French final.
In a bowling competition, it's Dorothy and Blanche verses Rose and Sophia. If Sophia and Rose win, Dorothy will allow Sophia to go back to Sicily for a visit and if Dorothy and Blanche win Sophia will give her a pair of earrings.
After a concert, the girls arrive home to discover their house has been broken into. Rose becomes so paranoid thinking the robbers will come back, she goes so far as to purchase a gun.
Dorothy's daughter, Kate, comes to Miami with an announcement, she's engaged. Dorothy is thrilled but her happiness quickly turns to anger when she realizes that her ex-husband, Stan, is going to be invited.
Rose reluctantly agrees to go on a double blind date with Blanche. However, while Blanche's date turns out to be a dud, Rose's date turns into a serious relationship and is later invited on a cruise.
Blanche's sister, Virginia, comes to Miami for a visit and Blanche is convinced she's after something. Later, while out to dinner, she learns just what Virginia is after, Blanche's kidney.
Dorothy and Sophia have been bickering. So when Dorothy's sister, Gloria, comes to Miami for a visit and asks Sophia to come live with her in California, Sophia quickly says yes.
Rose has been dating Dr. Jonathan Newman and begins to think their relationship is leading to the altar. However she begins to have second thoughts especially since he's a midget.
Dorothy finds herself on the other side of the table when her latest boyfriend Glen gives her a shock when he tells he he's married. She surprises herself when she finds herself sneaking around to be with him.
Rose brings a man home and they spend the night together. However, in the morning she finds that he has passed away. Even worse, she later discovers he was married.
Christopher, Lorelai and Rory celebrate Christmas as a family. Luke asks Lorelai to write a letter to help in his custody battle over April, and Rory writes an apology to Lucy.
After noticing Sookie's recent odd behavior, Lorelai forces Jackson to tell her the reason for it. While attending Richard's economics class, Rory witnesses a frightening scene.
Lorelai, Rory and Emily anxiously await word on Richard's condition. Logan borrows a helicopter to be by Rory's side, but Lorelai is unable to reach Christopher.
A travel writer goes to the Maldives and hears about a legendary shipwreck. With the help of her underwater resort's guest experience expert, she might discover love instead of a buried treasure. Stars Jocelyn Hudon, Jake Manley.
Helen is blindsided when her husband asks for a separation. With the help of a friendly vet and a rambunctious stray dog, she rediscovers her strength and begins to rebuild her life. Stars Rachel Boston and Warren Christie.
Carly has a second chance at romance with her college crush but is unable to impress him until her new friend Nick starts giving her advice. Soon she learns who the right man for her really is. Stars Janel Parrish, Marco Grazzini.
Blanche goes all out to try to look good for her latest beau, her aerobics instructor half her age. Meanwhile, Rose's dynamic mother comes for a visit and gets fed up with Rose's "mothering" ways.
After a dinner party, Sophia suffers an apparent heart attack. A heavy storm delays the paramedics, so the girls try to keep her calm, while trying to stay calm themselves.
Dorothy's ex-husband, Stan shows up to settle a piece of land they bought on their honeymoon. This leads to Dorothy and Stan spending the night together.
Dorothy and Sophia have been bickering. So when Dorothy's sister, Gloria, comes to Miami for a visit and asks Sophia to come live with her in California, Sophia quickly says yes.