The most iconic—and heartbreaking—moment of the episode is the final confrontation between Rory and Dean.
: Rory is paraded downstairs in a tiara and diamonds, only to realize the "alumni" are actually just eligible young men from the right families. [S5E8] The Party's Over
The Beginning of the End: A Deep Dive into S5E8 "The Party’s Over" [S5E8] The Party's Over