Karen Bankhead

When the entire Reno Sheriff's Department is given a drug test, Deputy Johnson discovers that she is pregnant.

Larry insults a black dermatologist while on the way to fill a prescription for Cheryl's skin condition.

When an application to attend Harvard University arrives, Rory and Lorelai arrange a dinner at an alumnus' house to get advice. Meanwhile, Lane becomes enamored with a boy who answers her advertisement for rock band members. And local resident Taylor Doose (recurring guest star MICHAEL WINTERS) convinces Luke to open an old-fashioned soda fountain next to the diner.

Mother and daughter Nikki and Kim Parker both attend Santa Monica College. Nikki got pregnant with Kim and dropped out of school but now, just as Kim is getting ready for college, Nikki decides it's her turn to finish getting her education.

Ray feels left out by the close bond Tamera forms with her new music teacher.

Substitute teacher Wendell treats Nicholas as a teacher's pet, forcing the boy to pull a prank on him to regain his friends' respect.