Ethan Cohn

Tara prepares for an art show; Kate starts a controversial new business; Marshall and Lionel grow closer; Max makes a life-changing decision.

Shocked Lorelai learns Jason (Chris Eigeman) attended a charity event with someone else; Paris sneaks out to meet professor Flemming (Michael York), forcing Rory to make excuses for her to the paper's editor (Danny Strong).

Rory is shocked to discover that Emily has redecorated her dorm room without permission; Richard announces that he is taking on a new business partner (Chris Eigeman).

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 succumbs to self-doubt after a professor suggests she drop a class; Lorelai takes out her frustration on Sookie; Gran is nasty to Richard and Emily.

Rory goes out on her first date since breaking up with Jess; Lorelai invites Luke over for the traditional movie night she used to share with Rory; Lorelai freaks out after discovering the designer she just hired for the Dragonfly Inn used to work for Emily.