[s3e22] Those Are Strings, Pinocchio Review

: Lorelai discovers that she no longer qualifies for financial aid at Yale because of the $75,000 investment return from her father. To ensure Rory can attend her dream school, Lorelai sacrifices her savings for the Dragonfly Inn.

: Upon learning of Lorelai's sacrifice, Rory goes behind her mother’s back to Richard and Emily. She asks them to pay for Yale in exchange for the reinstatement of Friday Night Dinners , effectively "buying" Lorelai's dream back. [S3E22] Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

The episode centers on , a bittersweet milestone for the family. : Lorelai discovers that she no longer qualifies