Ann Gillespie

Lorelai tries to break up with Rory's teacher Max, on parent-teacher night, which leads to more problems for her daughter at school.

Annie and Dixon's wild Friday night plans come to a screeching halt when they learn that Harry and Debbie have planned a family bowling night. When Ethan, Navid and Silver show up at the bowling alley, Harry and Debbie realise they have lost control of their family outing but encourage their kids to spend time with their friends.

Ryan attempts to calm Silver down after reactions to her video.

Kelly and Silver feel differently about how to handle their mother Jackie's erratic behaviour as she is dying of breast cancer.

Naomi discovers that she may miss out on a place at the university of her choice, while Silver bumps into her mother at an AA meeting.

Kelly supports Silver as she struggles to cope with Jackie's declining health. Elsewhere, Navid asks Adrianna about her drug use, Harry and Debbie are surprised when Annie tells them she's inviting Jasper over for dinner, and Jen and Ryan go on a camping trip.