Ted Rooney

Hal and the boys get competitive when the local church starts to undercut them on Christmas tree prices.

Rory's first day at Chilton Prep begins badly when Lorelai accompanies her daughter into the intimidating school wearing a T-shirt, cut-off jeans and cowboy boots, an outfit that draws disapproving stares from the other mothers.

Rory's plans are thrown into disarray when she is offered her dream job, leaving Lorelei to contemplate life after her little girl moves out.

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.

Rory makes a moving valedictory speech on graduation day; Rory discovers Lorelai is making a huge sacrifice to pay her tuition; Richard and Emily present their granddaughter with a lavish gift.

With Rory fretting over her future after graduation, Lorelai decides to cheer her up with a day of pampering, shopping and eating. Lorelai invites Luke to join her and Rory at a karaoke night.