Blanche is shattered after her father, Big Daddy, passes away. However, she gets into a big argument with her sister, Virginia, and decides not to attend the funeral.
It's the Christmas season and the girls decide to buy gifts for the one person they pick from a hat. Later, the girls decide to serve Christmas dinner for the homeless.
In the season finale, Rory and Lorelai happily prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the Independence Inn threaten to dampen the festivities.
Upon returning from backpacking in Europe, Lorelai and Rory embark on a week of mother/daughter activities, in bittersweet anticipation of Rory going away to Yale as a freshman.
Mother and daughter move Rory into her dormitory at Yale, where she meets a strange new roommate, Tanna, and learns that her old adversary, Paris, will also be sharing her room.
At her first Yale party, Rory encounters twins who were instructed by Emily to keep her safe. Meanwhile, Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' "Lord of the Rings"-themed birthday party.
Dorothy becomes alarmed when Sophia forgets the date of her wedding anniversary. After visiting a doctor, Sophia decides to regain some of her memories and decides to take a trip to Brooklyn.
Lily dreams of being a hotel event coordinator and is thrilled when she's given the chance to do so by helping Noah, a hotel guest, finish planning his sister Justine's wedding at a remote lodge. Stars Clark Backo, Jonathan Keltz.
Rory goes on her first date since Jess and finds that college dating isn't going to be easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for the traditional movie night she used to share with Rory.
Rory goes on her first date since Jess and finds that college dating isn't going to be easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for the traditional movie night she used to share with Rory.
Richard's business partner, Jason "Digger" Stiles, surprises Lorelai when he asks her out to dinner. Meanwhile, Rory has a tough time finding a decent place to study at Yale.
Stars Hollow hosts a festival in which the townspeople present tableaux imitating famous paintings. Lorelai helps calm Sookie. Luke's wife, Nicole, wants to postpone their divorce.
Sarah, a wedding planner in New York, is hired to plan the most anticipated wedding of the season. But the bride wants the wedding to be on the family farm which is now being run by her older brother who happens to be Sarah's ex.
Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend, when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece. Stars Jonathan Bennett, Alexander Lincoln, Tyler Hynes, BJ Britt.
