Ethan Cohn

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).

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.

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

Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when author Norman Mailer and a young reporter, Josh Davies, show up repeatedly in the dining room of the Dragonfly Inn.

Sookie tries to set Lorelai up with a poultry supplier, but Luke comes to her rescue. Luke's sister, Liz, announces that she is getting married and wants to have the wedding in the town's square.

Kirk is disappointed when Miss Patty chooses someone else to be maypole dance captain, Lorelai urges Mrs Kim to call Lane, and TJ discovers the drawbacks of wearing tights at his wedding ceremony.