
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.
Luke takes in his wild 17-year-old nephew, ignoring Lorelai's well-intentioned advice; Rory is drawn to the new guy in town.
Richard tries to get information from Logan about Rory's future plans, but Logan thinks that Richard is asking when the two of them plan to marry.
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.
When Rory's former boyfriend Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) shows up at her grandparents' house, she is pleased to hear about new developments in his life and agrees to have dinner.