When a postman is killed, the team must work with an eccentric Postal Inspector; Maura continues to struggle with the ramifications of her injury; Korsak gets Kiki a terrible birthday present.
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).
Rory and Paris leave the cold weather of Connecticut behind and travel to Florida for their first spring break.
Matt accepts a dangerous job as a bodyguard for a crooked attorney, and the shocking truth about Claire's real father is revealed.
When Emily plans an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, she hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater the affair, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.