Teal Redmann

Rory's first day at Chilton Prep begins badly when Lorelai accompanies her daughter into the intimidating school wearing a T-shirt, cut-off jeans and cowboy boots, an outfit that draws disapproving stares from the other mothers.

On the eve of Sookie's wedding, Lorelai and Rory's father spend a romantic night together, and Rory is so happy to see Jess she greets him with a surprisingly passionate kiss.

Still struggling to catch up at Chilton, Rory receives the first 'D' of her life on an English assignment and is so humiliated that she plunges into obsessive studying.

Lorelai is busy rebuilding the inn when Richard surprises her; Luke confirms his fears that Jess is skipping school to work extra shifts at the store.

Rory and Paris leave the cold weather of Connecticut behind and travel to Florida for their first spring break.

Rory enlists her grandfather's help in creating a project for the school's Business Fair, and Lorelai causes problems when Michel's mother visits.