Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel continue to stand out as mother and daughter Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in this heartwarming drama. As graduation from Chilton Academy approaches, Rory's life becomes complex, her lifelong dream of attending Harvard at odds with her grandparents' wishes for her to attend Yale. Rory and Lorelai deal with Rory's transition from high school to university, as both of their love lives grow chaotic. Lorelai's attraction to Luke (Scott Patterson) remains hidden with the appearance of old flames and new, including Christopher (David Sutcliffe, Private Practice), Rory's father; Max, Rory's English teacher (Scott Cohen, Law & Order: Trial by Jury); and the divorced Alex (Billy Burke, Twilight). Rory's relationship with Dean (Jared Padalecki, Supernatural) is strained by her growing attraction to Jess (Milo Ventimiglia, Heroes), Luke's rebellious nephew. Will Jess's rebellious attitude be too much for Luke to handle?