
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 goes on her first date since breaking up with Jess; Lorelai invites Luke over to watch a movie; Lorelai is dismayed to learn that the designer she hired for the inn used to work for Emily.

Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater a business affair, then makes them jump through hoops; sparks fly between Lorelai and Richard's new partner (Chris Eigeman); Rory hunts for a suitable place to study.

Rory and Jess run into Dean at Star Hollow's winter carnival; great-grandmother Gilmore (Marion Ross) pays a surprise visit.

Manipulative Francie convinces Paris that Rory has been plotting against her; when a former maid sues Emily, Lorelai fears giving a deposition will further strain relations with her mother.