Jill Brennan

Lorelai must ask her estranged parents for financial help when her daughter, Rory, is accepted into a prestigious prep school.

All of Stars Hollow turns out for Liz's (Kathleen Wilhoite) Renaissance-themed wedding; Jess walks Liz down the aisle, and Lorelai and Luke share a romantic dance, after which Luke asks Lorelai out on a date.

When Luke agrees to build sets for the elementary school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," he knows that Lorelai is the costume designer and hopes that their paths will cross.

Car trouble strands Jess in Stars Hollow; Jess walks away from Rory over and over again, then makes a startling confession; at a charity dinner, Emily asks Lorelai and Jason to pretend to be lovey-dovey.

Gabrielle revisits her past when old friends come to town, and the Scavos learn more about the new neighbors.

Tom tries hard to bond with his new boss, Karl makes Susan an offer she cannot refuse, Bree does some sneaky sleuthing at Betty’s house, and Gabrielle sets her house in order.