Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.

Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail.

The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.

Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.

Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.

When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.

Lorelai forces Rory to be her partner at the Stars Hollow dance marathon, where Rory can't stop arguing with a boy – and another definitely notices.

While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.

Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.

Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.

Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.

Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.

Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.

After asking Logan about Rory's future plans, Richard admits it was a mistake to let Rory make rash decisions and discusses the matter with Lorelai.