
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.

Lorelai is determined to win the annual Stars Hollow dance marathon and forces Rory to be her partner; Rory and Jess argue nonstop, even with the townspeople whirling around them on the dance floor.

As Rory's 21st birthday approaches, both Lorelai and Rory are saddened by the fact that their ongoing estrangement will keep them from spending the day as they had planned.

For Lorelai's graduation from business school, Rory arranges for Richard and Emily to pay a surprise visit, but Rory misses the ceremony when she sneaks off to New York to be with Jess.

On the eve of Sookie's wedding, Lorelai and Rory's father spend a romantic night together; Rory is so happy to see Jess she greets him with a surprisingly passionate kiss.