Brent Hinkley

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.

Nick is surrounded by trouble when he helps out Lulu's fiance, his shifty parole officer, and a recently released convict. The resultant problems cause Burton to worry.

Maya spends the night in a sewer in an attempt to emulate her friend's journalistic achievements, and Jack's childhood idols - Cowboy Pete and his orang-utan sidekick - turn up for his surprise birthday party.

A security guard is shot in a supermarket car park and Monk's brother, Ambrose, calls to say he needs to talk to him about their father. Is there a connection?

Peg and Kelly learn about an opportunity to win big in a singing contest while on a trip to Missouri together.