Episode 5 - Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy

Luke’s sister Liz, afraid that her 17 year old son Jess is headed for trouble, puts him on a bus to Stars Hollow to live with Luke. Lorelai finds out and offers Luke some guidance on the care and feeding of a teenager, but is rebuffed. Undaunted, she hosts a dinner party for Jess, who is sullen and angry with everyone except Rory. Luke realizes that he needs Lorelai’s help after pushing Jess into the lake.

Paris is intent on making Rory’s life miserable, so she sabotages her participation on “The Franklin”. Her plan is frustrated when the faculty advisor singles out Rory’s article for praise.