New And Improved Lorelai:
September 13, 2005
Luke answers Lorelai's question and as news of Luke's
reply leaks to the citizens of Stars Hollow, the untraditional proposal stirs up
more talk than the answer itself. Richard and his lawyer go to bat for Rory in
court for her yacht incident, but the judge is tougher than expected.
Fight Face:
September 20, 2005
Feeling a little lonely, Lorelai adopts a dog. Luke
agrees to repair Lorelai's house, rather than buy the Twikham house. This soon
turns into trouble as TJ does some unwanted construction on the house. Rory
starts her community service assignment. Feeling neglected and unhappy with how
things are going, Rory visits Luke at his diner. He lets slip that he and
Lorelai are engaged, leaving Rory even more alone.
The UnGraduate:
September 27, 2005
Sookie begs Lorelai and Luke to set a date for their
wedding. Feeling a little flustered with the encounter with Rory a couple of
days earlier, Lorelai tells Luke she doesn't want to set a date without talking
to Rory and hopefully get "back together" and resolve their differences.
Always A Godmother, Never A
God:
October 4, 2005
After months of separation, Sookie tries to reconcile Rory
and Lorelai by asking them to be the godmothers of her two children. However,
they both end up fighting when Lorelai realizes that Rory didn't see fit to
share her new cell phone number with her. Wanting to escape the pressure he is
receiving from his father, Logan decides to take a trip to New York City with
Rory.
We've Got Magic To Do:
October 11, 2005
Lorelai needs Richard's help with her insurance after
a small fire at the Dragonfly Inn and uses the occasion to talk to him about the
fact that he didn't manage to get Rory back into Yale. Although he doesn't
appreciate Lorelai's reprimand, Richard has to admit that Rory is not where she
should be. Meanwhile, Rory organizes a fabulous DAR party for Emily but the
evening doesn't turn out so well when Richard confronts Mitchum Huntzberger,
Logan's father, about his opinion on Rory's journalistic talents. At the same
time, Emily has an even uglier confrontation with Logan's mother about Rory and
Logan's relationship. In addition, Miss Patty's 28th annual dance recital is on
Thursday night, and Lorelai decides that Luke should still participate in
activities he likes, such as camping and fishing, instead of going to things he
hates with Lorelai. Paris gets her first job.
Welcome To The Dollhouse:
October 18, 2005
After trying to figure out what Rory's future plans are by talking to Logan,
Richard finally admits that he made a mistake by letting Rory drop out of Yale
and comes to Lorelai to find a solution. However, Logan mistakenly thinks that
Richard wants to know when they are planning to marry. Also, Rory makes a big
declaration to Logan; Taylor gets busy in Stars Hollow when he decides to change
all the street names back to their historic names. An idea which doesn't please
Lorelai when she realizes what used to be the name of the street where the
Dragonfly Inn is located.
Twenty-One Is The Loneliest
Number:
October 25, 2005
Lorelai refuses to listen to Richard's plan to bribe Rory
into resuming school, saying that Rory has to want to go back on her own. Both
Rory and Lorelai are saddened by the fact that their estrangement is keeping
them apart on Rory's 21st birthday. Emily takes it upon herself to plan a party
for her granddaughter when Rory shows no interest in the event. Richard and
Emily find out that Rory and Logan have been sleeping together. Lorelai tries to
convince Luke to participate in her mad scientist Halloween skit.
Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas
Ringing Out:
November 8, 2005
Rory is pleasantly surprised when her old flame, Jess,
appears at her grandparents' house and reveals an amazing development in his
life. Rory agrees to go to dinner with Jess, and when Logan unexpectedly joins
them, an ugly confrontation develops, leaving both Rory and Logan to face the
choices they have made. Emily is concerned about Rory's sudden evasiveness and
tries to exert some parental discipline. Meanwhile, Luke agrees to sponsor a
local girls' soccer team and Lorelai channels all her concerns about Rory into
caring for her dog, Paul Anka.
The Prodigal Daughter Returns: November 15, 2005
Luke becomes jealous when Lorelai receives a phone call from
Christopher. When a person from Luke's past unexpectedly shows up, he is unsure
of how to tell Lorelai. Rory and Lorelai take the first steps toward
reconciliation and Rory begins to change the direction of her life.
He's Slippin' 'Em Bread...Dig?:
November 22, 2005
After a long absence, Christopher reappears in Lorelai
and Rory's lives. Luke struggles with what the new person in his life will mean
to him and his relationship with Lorelai. Lorelai and Rory enjoy their first
Thanksgiving at the Dragonfly Inn, and Rory receives surprising news about
Logan. Meanwhile, on the eve of an important gig for the band, Lane has to deal
with Zach's jealousy over a song Brian wrote about her.
The Perfect Dress:
January 10, 2006
Feeling that he has missed too much and wants to get
to know his newly discovered daughter April, Luke goes to have a talk with her
mother, his former girlfriend Anna Nardini. Meanwhile, Lorelai sets a date for
the wedding after finding the perfect dress, but she is worried by the nagging
feeling that something is about to go wrong. Back at Yale, Rory happily moves
into a dingy off-campus apartment with Paris and Doyle, and tries to avoid
running into Logan. However, when Logan shows up at her apartment and declares
his love for her, Rory breaks down.
Just Like Gwen And Gavin:
January 17, 2006
Luke is showing signs that he hasn't slept much.
Lorelai wakes up so early that she gets a lot done. Kirk is organizing the
Winter Carnival. Lorelai and Rory volunteer to man a carnival booth called "The
Amazing Doggy Sawmi." At the Inn, Lorelai takes care of the New England Maple
Syrup Council. Zach is jealous of time Lane is spending with a 30-year-old Asian
man named Joe. At the Yale Daily News, Paris is making everyone except Rory
uncomfortable with her demands, expectations and ideas. Later, the reporters
gather together and talk about Paris and the fact that they think the paper is
going down hill. The reporters don't ask Rory to be part of their discussion
since she's living with Paris. But Rory sees the reporters in their meeting and
they confide in her. Logan tries to mend his relationship with Rory by hiring
the coffee cart guy to follow Rory around all day so she has instant access to
coffee. Logan drops by the Inn to get help from Lorelai in regards to his
relationship with Rory.
Friday Night's Alright For
Fighting:
January 31, 2006
While Luke deals with the reality of having April in his
life, Lorelai tries to pretend she doesn't mind the repercussions the new
situation is having on their engagement. Rory's concern over Paris' lack of
management skills at the Yale Daily News finally reaches a crisis point when
most of the staff quits in protest. With Logan's help, Rory makes a valiant
attempt to get the paper out on time. Meanwhile, Lorelai breaks the news to
Richard and Emily that their money will no longer be needed for Rory's
education, and the resentment starts to build. The subsequent Friday night
dinner erupts into an emotional confrontation where all four Gilmore's finally
get their issues out on the table.
You've Been Gilmored:
February 7, 2006
Emily tells Lorelai that she'd like to get to know her
future son-in-law better and asks her to invite Luke over for dinner - Lorelai
purposely fails to mention that the wedding has been postponed. The Yale Daily
News staff finally fires Paris and chooses Rory to be the new editor. A furious
Paris kicks Rory out of the apartment, Logan subsequently convinces her to move
into his place. Christopher tells Lorelai about Rory's new living arrangement.
A Vineyard Valentine:
February 14, 2006
As Valentine's Day approaches, Rory and Logan invite
Lorelai and Luke to spend a weekend with them at Logan's family's house on
Martha's Vineyard. Lorelai is upset by Luke's unfriendly attitude toward Logan.
Luke's attitude changes when he realizes he forgot to buy Lorelai a Valentine
gift, and Logan saves the day. When Lorelai finally confesses to Luke that she
is worried the wedding will never take place, he reassures her that they will
get married soon. The weekend ends in an ugly scene when Logan's father, Mitchum
Huntzberger arrives.
Bridesmaids Revisited:
February 28, 2006
Lorelai offers to help Christopher out by babysitting
his 4-year-old daughter, G.G., and is horrified by the toddler's terrible
behavior. The next day, Rory and Logan attend the wedding of Logan's sister,
Honor. While helping the bride and her three bridesmaids get ready, Rory is
devastate to learn how Logan spent his time during their recent breakup.
I'm OK, You're OK:
April 4, 2006
Rory forgives Logan, then needs some time for herself,
so she pays a visit to Lorelai in Stars Hollow. Although Lorelai refuses to
admit that she is upset, Rory can tell that she is bothered by the news that
Luke will be gone for a few days on a field trip with his daughter, April. And,
against Lorelai's wishes, Rory past a visit to the store owned by April's
mother, Ana, to spy on her. Meanwhile, when Zach finally works up the courage to
ask Mrs. Kim for permission to marry Lane, he is surprised at the deal she makes
with him.
The Real Paul Anka:
April 11, 2006
Lorelai has a bizarre dream in which singer/songwriter
Paul Anka has a cameo role. Meanwhile, although Rory and Logan are back
together, Logan is miserable knowing that Rory hasn't really forgiven him, and
he takes off with his friends for another stunt with the Life and Death Brigade.
Rory accepts Jess' invitation to attend an open house at his new book store/art
gallery/publishing house in Philadelphia. While there, she is surprised to run
into Luke, who is accompanying his daughter April on an academic field trip.
Back in Stars Hollow, Lorelai is horrified to find that Richard and Emily have
been looking at real estate in her town.
I Get A Sidekick Out Of You:
April 18, 2006
Lane and Zack's wedding is coming up and since Luke is
busy, Michel is Lorelai's first choice as a date for Lane and Zack's wedding,
but he gets Celine Dion tickets and bails. Rory suggests that Chris go as
Lorelai's date and Chris is totally psyched to do it. Grandma Kim is a Buddhist
and doesn't know that Mrs. Kim is a 7th Day Adventist. At Lane's wedding,
Lorelai collapses and Christopher is there to take care of her.
Super Cool Party People:
April 25, 2006
Luke decides to give April a birthday party at the
diner. Lorelai volunteers to help, and is hurt when Luke explains that he still
thinks it's too soon for April and Lorelai to meet. However, Luke changes his
mind when the party is a disaster, giving Lorelai a chance to bond with April
while turning the party into a huge success. Meanwhile, Rory rushes to be with
Logan at the hospital after he is seriously injured during a stunt with the Life
and Death Brigade.
Driving Miss Gilmore:
May 2, 2006
Logan comes home from the hospital and is cared for by
an overprotective Rory; Liz has big news for Luke; Emily has LASIK eye surgery,
so Lorelai has to serve as her chauffeur; Rory is upset by a statement Logan's
dad made about her in an interview in the Wall Street Journal; Jackson discovers
that former employees planted marijuana in one of his fields, and he and Sookie
try to dispose of it.
Partings:
May 9, 2006
Stars Hollow is suddenly overrun with troubadours when
news gets out that the town's regular street performer has been discovered. On
the evening of Logan's graduation from Yale, Rory throws him a wild party, but
the knowledge that he is being forced to leave for London the next day makes
their time together bittersweet. Meanwhile, at a Friday night dinner, Emily and
Richard attempt to set Christopher up with an attractive young woman. Finally,
Lorelai decides she was wrong to let Luke postpone their wedding for so long and
delivers a tearful ultimatum.