Teal Redmann

Lorelai must find rooms for the guests at the Independence Inn when a fire breaks out during a meeting of the Edgar Allen Poe Society.

Lorelai is determined to win the annual Stars Hollow dance marathon, and forces Rory to be her partner, and Rory and Jess argue nonstop, even with the townspeople whirling around them on the dance floor.

Lorelai is busy rebuilding the inn when Richard surprises her; Luke confirms his fears that Jess is skipping school to work extra shifts at the store.

Newly retired Richard is making Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he proceeds to annoy both Lorelai and Rory.

Lorelai is shocked to learn Rory has applied to Yale, and they have a memorable Thanksgiving when they end up forcing down four celebratory meals, including a formal dinner party with Richard and Emily.

Lorelai tries to break up with Rory's teacher Max, on parent-teacher night, which leads to more problems for her daughter at school.