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.

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.

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

Luke hires Lane to help out at the diner, Rory isn't happy Paris is dating her new teacher, and Lorelai and Jason decide to keep their relationship from her parents.

Taylor returns from his holiday with a drastic change in his appearance. Meanwhile, Richard and Emily are stunned to find out about Lorelai and Jason's relationship after Jason's father exposes them.