Jonathan Spencer

When a leading scientific researcher is killed by poisoning, Patrick Jane takes a personal interest in the case when he learns the prime suspect is the victim's wife - and Jane's former psychiatrist.

The day takes a turn for the worse when officers John Cooper, Ben Sherman, Chickie Brown and Dewey find a member of Marta's Avenue gang dead in a trunk outside Dodger Stadium.

Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal.

Lorelai wakes up in bed with Christopher the morning after her argument with Luke and faces the reality of her impulsive act and her belief that the engagement is over.

Kirk is busy organising the forthcoming Winter Carnival, while Zach is getting jealous of Lane and her friendship with a man called Joe. Elsewhere, Logan tries to make up with Rory by providing her endless cups of coffee.

Christian struggles with an angry patient. Sean and Christian learn how Matt is earning an income.