Ep 5. We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!

In "We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!", the fifth episode of Gilmore Girls' fifth season, Rory struggles to come to terms with Logan's absence from Yale after he is arrested for participating in a stunt that went wrong. She finds herself constantly checking her phone for updates on his situation and even commits a minor infraction to try and visit him in prison.

Meanwhile, Lorelai faces her own challenges as she tries to navigate her new relationship with Luke while also dealing with the arrival of her mother, Emily, and her new social circle of wealthy friends. Emily's disapproval of Luke and their relationship adds to the tension between the two women.

To distract herself from her worries about Logan, Rory decides to hold a movie night with Lane and a group of their friends. They choose to watch the classic children's film Pippi Longstocking, but soon realize that one member of their group, Marty, has never seen it before. The group makes it their mission to introduce Marty to the world of Pippi and show him why it's a childhood classic.

As they watch the movie and reminisce about their own experiences with Pippi Longstocking, Rory is able to briefly forget about Logan and enjoy a fun night with her friends. However, she soon realizes that she can't keep running from her problems and must face the reality of Logan's arrest and its implications for their relationship.

Overall, "We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!" is an episode that explores the challenges of new relationships and dealing with unexpected obstacles. Through the characters' struggles, the show emphasizes the importance of leaning on friends and family during difficult times and finding ways to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.