Ep 9. Emily Says Hello

In Gilmore Girls season 5 episode 9, titled "Emily Says Hello," Emily decides to host a surprise party for Richard's birthday. However, things don't go according to plan when Richard arrives after having had a few drinks with a former Yale colleague and insults Emily's upbringing. Meanwhile, Rory gets a letter from Logan's father inviting her to dinner with the family, and Sookie goes into labor while at her own surprise party.

The episode opens with Rory and Lorelai planning Richard's birthday party, with Lorelai suggesting they skip the fancy dinner Emily had planned in favor of something more casual. However, when they arrive at Emily and Richard's house, they find out that Emily had planned a surprise party of her own, complete with a live band and many of Richard's old Yale friends. Emily is thrilled to see Rory and Lorelai, but tensions rise when Richard arrives late and drunk, insulting Emily's family and causing a scene.

Meanwhile, Rory receives a letter from Logan's father inviting her to dinner with the Huntzberger family. Despite being nervous about meeting them, Rory agrees to go and asks Logan to come with her. However, Logan has other plans and convinces her to go alone, promising to make it up to her later.

Back at the party, tensions continue to rise as Emily and Richard argue about their differing backgrounds and values. Emily becomes emotional and runs off, leaving Lorelai to try and smooth things over with Richard. As Lorelai and Richard talk, they begin to bond over their shared love of old movies and Richard even admits that he's been feeling unfulfilled lately and is considering getting back into business.

Meanwhile, Sookie goes into labor while at her own surprise party, and she and Jackson rush to the hospital with Lorelai and Rory in tow. The group arrives just in time for the birth, and Sookie gives birth to a healthy baby boy.

The episode ends with Rory arriving at the Huntzberger dinner and meeting Logan's family for the first time. Despite some initial awkwardness, Rory impresses them with her knowledge of journalism and the discussion becomes lively and engaging.

Overall, "Emily Says Hello" is a classic Gilmore Girls episode filled with family drama, humor, and heartwarming moments. It further explores the complicated dynamics between the Gilmore family members and sets the stage for future drama between Rory and Logan's families.