Katya Abelsky

Ben's reaction to the news that he has leukaemia is better than expected, but JD finds that his friendship with Ben complicates his professional view of the situation, and Dr Cox reacts fearfully to the news. Meanwhile, Turk's ego takes a knock when he isn't chosen to assist on a difficult surgery, and Elliot is given the opportunity to criticise Dr Kelso's work.

Lorelai and Rory return from their backpacking adventure in Europe; Sookie confides the sex of her unborn baby to Lorelai; Luke returns from his cruise with surprising news; Lorelai fails to show up at her parent's Friday-night dinner.

Hal is inadvertently responsible for a toxic chemical spill that forces a neighbourhood evacuation, Malcolm deals with being grounded, and Francis suffers through a date with a geeky 12-year-old.