Ep 15. Face-Off

In the episode "Face-Off" of Gilmore Girls season 3, tensions arise between Lorelai and Emily when Emily takes over planning Rory's 21st birthday party. Lorelai feels left out of the process and their already strained relationship becomes even more strained. Meanwhile, Rory tries to get rid of a "face monster" zit before her big party and enlists Lane's help. Lane, who has been hiding her secret relationship with bandmate Dave, starts to feel guilty about lying to her mother.

Back at the Gilmore house, Richard becomes preoccupied with a new business venture and enlists the help of Jason, much to Lorelai's chagrin. Sookie and Jackson struggle to come up with the perfect party menu while Michel grapples with a personal crisis. And in true Gilmore fashion, there are plenty of pop culture references and witty banter throughout the entire episode.

As the day of the party approaches, tensions run high and secrets start to come to light. The relationship between Lorelai and Emily reaches a breaking point as they face off over the party planning, leading to a heartwarming moment of vulnerability between the two.

Overall, "Face-Off" is a classic Gilmore Girls episode filled with family drama, quirky characters, and plenty of laughs. It highlights the complicated but ultimately loving relationship between a mother and daughter, and the importance of communication and honesty in any relationship.