
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.

Rory is stranded at her grandparents' house by a snowstorm; Lorelai spends the night with Rory's teacher, Max; the townspeople re-enact a Revolutionary War battle.

Rory turns down two boys' offers to take her to a school dance and instead chooses to go with Dean; Dean gets into conflict with the two jealous boys who were rejected by Rory.

Lorelai accepts Max's wedding proposal; Richard's disapproval of Dean leads to a fight between Rory and her grandfather.

Lorelei finally tells Emily that she is getting married, but her mother's disinterest hurts her feelings.