As her final examinations approach, Rory has a scary dream about her future. Richard and Emily announce that they are going to buy a pied-à-terre in New York City--but Rory has some news that might change their plans.

On the eve of Rory's graduation, Emily and Richard host a party and perform a song in her honor.

In the emotional series finale, after Rory lands her dream job as a political reporter, Luke enlists the help of everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a graduation party.

When Rory gets accepted to a fancy prep school, Lorelia is forced to humble herself and ask her mother for help in paying the tuition.

A T-shirt, shorts and cowboy boots clad Lorelai accompanies Rory on her first day at school, drawing disapproving stares from the other mothers and from Lorelai's own mother, Emily. Lorelai and Emily argue over money for Rory.

Richard and Rory form an instant bond during a wonderful day of golf, Lorelai feels left out and finds it difficult to observe Rory's emotional connection with Emily & Richard, knowing that she herself lacks the same intimacy.

Rory has trouble getting good grades at her new school. Loreali becomes interest in Rorys handsome Teacher.

Lorelai forgets to tell Rory that she has a date with Rory's teache Max. Rory has a new crush.