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 goes on her first date since ending her relationship with Jess and finds that college dating is not going to be easy.
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.
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.
