In the series pilot, Blanche announces that her latest boyfriend, Harry, has proposed marriage. Meanwhile, Dorothy must also contend with her mother, Sophia, who arrives after her retirement home, Shady Pines, burns down.
Dean ends his and Rory's relationship on their anniversary. When Rory's classmate Tristin kisses her, she admits to herself how confused she is. Meanwhile, Lorelai visits Max.
Emily becomes worried when Lorelai's grandmother offers Lorelai a trust fund for Rory's education. Meanwhile, Rory feels uncomfortable near Tristin after their kiss.
Aghast to finally see the conditions in which Lorelai reared Rory instead of living with Richard and her, Emily tries to create the perfect bedroom for Rory in her house.
Upset over Dean, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she's dating Max again. Dean tells Lorelai that he left Rory because she couldn't say I love you.
Blanche needs someone to entertain her visiting Uncle Lucas. She persuades Dorothy into going out with him and the two later come up with a scheme to get revenge on Blanche.
As Dorothy's wedding day approaches, everyone is making preparations. In the end, Sophia and Rose decide to stay with Blanche and Dorothy says a tearful goodbye.
A down-on-her-luck waitress meets jewelry store clerk, Gus, but complications ensue because of his memory problems. A brain aneurysm three years earlier gives Gus a blank slate the second his alarm wakes him each day.
Ally, a final contestant on a dating show, must face her high school sweetheart when she is chosen for the Hometown Date. Stars Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, & Jack Turner.
Rory finally tells Dean that she loves him. Rachel senses that Lorelai and Luke are attracted and leaves town rather than pursue Luke anymore. Max proposes marriage to Lorelai.
Lorelai accepts Max's proposal, but Emily's attitude dampens the bridal bliss. Meanwhile, Richard's disapproval of Dean leads to the first fight between Rory and her grandfather.
Lorelai accepts Max's proposal, but Emily's attitude dampens the bridal bliss. Meanwhile, Richard's disapproval of Dean leads to the first fight between Rory and her grandfather.
During a wild bachelorette party hosted by Sookie, Lorelai makes an impulsive telephone call to Rory's father, Christopher, and sadly realizes that Max is not the man for her.
Jessica sends Christmas cards to those special to her - the aunt who raised her, her brother, an aging popstar, the teacher that inspired her, and her friend that always tells the truth. Stars Torrey DeVitto, Chad Michael Murray.
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.
Blanche needs someone to entertain her visiting Uncle Lucas. She persuades Dorothy into going out with him and the two later come up with a scheme to get revenge on Blanche.
