Jason Widener

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. After Richard's partner, Jason "Digger" Stiles, insults Emily by suggesting that her party idea is outdated, Lorelai confronts him and is surprised when he asks her out to dinner. Meanwhile, Rory has a tough time finding a decent place to study at Yale.

Josh independently implements a rash plan to coerce wayward Democrats to support the administration's lawsuit against big tobacco companies.

Eleven teams begin their race from The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.

The teams battle through a muddy road block on their way to the Netherlands.

The teams continue their race in Burkina Faso.

One team gets in a collision with a bus on their way to Lithuania