Karen Bankhead

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

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

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.

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.