
Set in a storybook Connecticut town populated by an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk, this multigenerational drama about family and friendship centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. Lorelai owns the town's bed-and-breakfast, the Dragonfly Inn, with best friend/chef Sookie, and contends with weekly dinners with eccentric, well-off parents Richard and Emily Gilmore (who always have something to say about their daughter's life). After high school, Rory attends Yale University but frequently returns to Stars Hollow to visit her mom.
A road trip through her granddaughter's past inspires Emily to make up for the material things Rory did not have growing up.
Rory runs to her grandparents' house after discovering Lorelai and Max are dating again; Lorelai discovers the truth behind Dean and Rory's breakup.
Rory agrees to make a debut at a debutante ball, while Lorelai asks Rory's father (David Sutcliffe) to present his daughter at the event.
Rory's efforts at socializing land her in the popular clique; Lorelai finds herself matching Emily in a fund-raising fashion show.