SEASON 5 FINALE! SPOILERS AHEAD! When Gossip Girl goes after Blair as she’s never done before, Serena admits she may have unintentionally played an important role in Blair’s latest nightmare. Meanwhile, Nate invites Lola to move in with him, and Lily must make a big decision about the future of her marriage. Finally, by episode’s end, Blair will make a choice between the two men in her life…will it be Chuck or will it be Dan? Read the full Wetpaint Entertainment recap here!
Episodes
Episode 23, Season 5
- 2012-05-07
- The Fugitives
Blair enlists Serena to be her stand-in at an important meeting when Blair finds herself needing to be in two places at the same time. Meanwhile, Ivy (Kaylee DeFer) and Lola (gueststar Ella Rae Peck) team up to help Chuck with a personal vendetta, and Nate(Chace Crawford) makes a decision about the future with Diana Payne (guest star Elizabeth Hurley).
Episode 22, Season 5
- 2012-04-30
- Raiders of the Lost Art
Chuck, Nate, Blair, Serena and Lola team up to uncover what they think is an explosive secret between Diana (Elizabeth Hurley) and Jack Bass. Meanwhile, Dan is offered a prestigious fellowship in Rome for the summer. — CW Read Wetpaint Entertainment's full recap here!
Episode 21, Season 5
- 2012-04-23
- Despicable B
Blair feels like her Upper East Side status might be slipping away and devises a plan to assure that doesn’t happen. Meanwhile, Lily throws a family gathering — including William, Carol and Lola — in an attempt to prove the van der Woodsen family is as united as ever. Finally, Nate digs into Diana’s past and is surprised by what he discovers. Read Wetpaint Entertainment's full recap here!
Episode 20, Season 5
- 2012-04-16
- Salon of the Dead
To celebrate their official coming out as a couple, Blair (Leighton Meester) and Dan (Penn Badgley) host a glamorous British-themed Salon, including guests Julian Tepper and Jenna Gribbon (founders of The Oracle Club). Lola (guest star Ella Rae Peck) lands the audition of a lifetime, but Gossip Girl may have other plans for the Upper East Side’s latest It Girl. Meanwhile, Lily (Kelly Rutherford) and Rufus (Matthew Settle) disagree over the best way to handle the Ivy (Kaylee DeFer) situation, and Serena (Blake Lively) and Diana (Hurley) face-off over secrets they both would prefer remain secrets. Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick also guest star. Read the full Wetpaint Entertainment recap here!
Episode 19, Season 5
- 2012-04-09
- It Girl, Interrupted
Serena (Blake Lively) decides she is ready to relinquish the spotlight and sets out to make a reluctant Lola (guest star Ella Rae Peck) the next “It Girl” of the Upper East Side, starting with modeling at a Kiki de Montparnasse lingerie show. Meanwhile, Chuck (Ed Westwick) reaches out to Blair (Leighton Meester) for advice about his past, and Diana Payne’s (Hurley) return to The Spectator starts a power struggle with Nate (Chace Crawford). Read the full Wetpaint Entertainment recap here!
Episode 18, Season 5
- 2012-04-02
- Con-Heir
Blair (Leighton Meester) shows up at Dan’s (Penn Badgley) wearing skimpy lingerie. Do they finally get it on?
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Episode 17, Season 5
- 2012-02-27
- The Princess Dowry
Blair (Leighton Meester) thinks Cyrus (Wallace Shawn, who does not appear in the episode) may have found a potential loophole in her prenup. Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) partner up in a scheme, but it has an unpredictable outcome. Meanwhile, a family crisis brings William van der Woodsen (Baldwin) back to the Upper East Side.
Episode 16, Season 5
- 2012-02-20
- Cross Rhodes
Dan (Penn Badgley) feels honored when he learns that Upright Citizen’s Brigade is performing excerpts from his book, Inside. Blair (Leighton Meester) tries to prove Serena’s (Blake Lively) suspicions wrong in order to save their friendship. On her way out of town, Ivy (Kaylee DeFer) ends up on a collision course with the van der Woodsens. Read the full recap here.
Episode 15, Season 5
- 2012-02-13
- Crazy, Cupid, Love
It’s Valentine’s Day on the Upper East Side and Blair (Leighton Meester) can’t resist playing cupid for someone she loves. Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) is intent on stirring up more drama, so she decides to crash Nate’s (Chace Crawford) Valentine’s Day party. Meanwhile, Serena (Blake Lively) is shocked by something she witnesses at the party. Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Kaylee DeFer, Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star. Read the full recap here.
Episode 14, Season 5
- 2012-02-06
- The Backup Dan
Blair (Leighton Meester) must make a difficult decision about her future, the consequences of which could hurt those she loves most. Serena (Blake Lively) takes the blame for an incident with Gossip Girl in order to protect someone she loves. Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) smells the scent of scandal and decides to follow its trail. Read the full recap here.
Episode 13, Season 5
- 2012-01-30
- G.G.
Chuck struggles to accept Blair's pending nuptials to Louis, and Georgina returns to town in time to cause havoc for the bride-to-be. Read the full recap here. (Music from the episode here!)
Episode 12, Season 5
- 2012-01-23
- Father of the Bride
Blair (Leighton Meester) prepares to celebrate her upcoming royal wedding with a bachelorette party, but others scheme behind her back to make this a night to remember. After discovering the truth behind Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Blair’s car accident, Nate (Chace Crawford) joins forces with a surprising ally to gather the evidence. Serena (Blake Lively) and Dan (Penn Badgley) pretend to be dating again to protect someone close to them. Read the full recap here.
Episode 11, Season 5
- 2012-01-16
- The End of the Affair
Blair's flashbacks reveal the fallout of her and Chuck's car accident. Nate realizes that the crash may have been caused by foul play. Vera Wang makes an appearance at Blair's bridal-dress fitting. Lily gets a private eye to locate Charlie.
Episode 10, Season 5
- 2011-12-05
- Riding in Town Cars With Boys
Lily (Kelly Rutherford) throws Charlie/Ivy (Kaylee DeFer) a party to officially introduce her to New York society. Meanwhile, Ivy’s ex-boyfriend, Max (Brian J. Smith), throws a wrench into her future as an Upper East Side princess. And as the royal wedding draws near, Dan (Penn Badgley) decides it may be time to tell Blair (Leighton Meester) the truth about his feelings for her. Read the full recap here!
Episode 9, Season 5
- 2011-11-28
- Rhodes to Peridition
Serena (Blake Lively), Lily (Kelly Rutherford), and Charlie (Kaylee DeFer) eagerly anticipate the Studio 54 party being thrown in CeCe’s (guest star Caroline Lagerfelt) honor. Nate (Chace Crawford) takes on a new role at the Spectator, but his first big story turns out to be about someone he knows all too well. Last of all, Blair (Leighton Meester) turns to — hmm — an unlikely person for help. Read the full recap here!
Episode 8, Season 5
- 2011-11-21
- All The Pretty Sources
Serena (Blake Lively) is hard at work planning a dream bridal shower for Blair (Leighton Meester), but she has to plant some false information about the details in order to so that Blair can still be surprised. After neither Chuck (Ed Westwick) or Dan (Penn Badgley) is invited to Blair's shower, the two decide to spend the day together. Nate (Chace Crawford) and Serena find a silver bullet in Diana’s (Elizabeth Hurley) war against Gossip Girl, but struggle about whether to use it or not. Read the full recap here!
Episode 7, Season 5
- 2011-11-14
- The Big Sleep No More
Several of our favorite Upper East Siders attend a performance of Punchdrunk’s provocative theater experience, “Sleep No More,” which translates to masks, anonymity and some surprising romantic twists by the end of the evening. Meanwhile, Diana (guest star Elizabeth Hurley) sets her sights on Serena (Blake Lively) in her quest to ruin Gossip Girl. Dan (Penn Badgley) is out on his book tour, but things aren’t exactly as they appear to his friends and family. Read the full recap here!
Episode 6, Season 5
- 2011-11-07
- I Am Number Nine
Blair makes all of her former minions and Charlie compete to secure the coveted bridesmaid spots in her upcoming royal wedding. Nate is tired of keeping his relationship with Diana a secret, so he decides to use Charlie to make Diana jealous. Serena’s boss is determined to acquire the film rights to Dan’s book, so Serena must put her personal feelings about Dan and the book aside in order to close the deal. Read the full recap here!
Episode 5, Season 5
- 2011-10-24
- The Fasting and the Furious
In the midst of celebrating Yom Kippur with family and friends, Blair and Louis find themselves in a power struggle with Louis’ family. Serena’s boss (guest star Michael Michele) puts Serena in the awkward position of choosing between her new job and her relationship with Dan. Diana prepares to debut the New York Spectator, but an unfortunate last-minute surprise delays the launch and Diana expects Nate to do whatever it takes to save the day. Read the full recap here.
Episode 4, Season 5
- 2011-10-17
- Memoirs of an Invisible Dan
After much deliberation, Dan decides to gather Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck, Rufus, and Lily to reveal the truth about his book in the hope that they will support him at his book party. Meanwhile, Blair and Louis hit a crises point after Louis reads Dan’s book. Diana learns incriminating information about one of Nate’s friends and uses it to her advantage. Read the full recap here.
Episode 3, Season 5
- 2011-10-10
- The Jewel of Denial
Nate must decide whether to cross moral lines at Diana’s request. Dan has figured out who is publishing his book, and seeks help to stop it, but he ends up in the spotlight anyway. Chuck helps Dan come to terms with his fate, just as Dan continues to try to help Chuck break through his emotional block. Serena and Charlie return to the Upper East Side from California. Read the full recap here.
Episode 2, Season 5
- 2011-10-03
- Beauty and The Feast
Nate reconnects unexpectedly with Diana, who offers him an exciting opportunity. Serena forces Charlie to decide which world she wants to embrace. Dan seeks out Chuck’s help to stop the publication of his book, but discovers it is Chuck who needs the help. Blair’s future sister-in-law, Beatrice, arrives from Monaco, but her motives with Blair may be more than just to get acquainted. Read the full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 5
- 2011-09-26
- Yes, Then Zero
Serena makes a grave error at her new job in Hollywood. Chuck and Nate then meet up with her in L.A., where Nate is captivated by an older woman (Elizabeth Hurley). Elsewhere, Blair is not pleased when Louis sides with his family over her; and Dan receives help from an unexpected source. Read the full recap here.
Episode 22, Season 4
- 2011-05-16
- The Wrong Goodbye
Season 4 wraps up with an explosive finale, including the return of Georgina Sparks (Michelle Trachtenberg) and Constance Billard mean girls Kati (Nan Zhang) and Is (Nicole Fiscella), a cameo by Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar, a performance by Airborne Toxic Event, and a few very juicy cliffhangers. Read the full recap here.
Episode 21, Season 4
- 2011-05-09
- Shattered Bass
Charlie (guest star Kaylee DeFer) is finally starting to feel less like a fish-out-of-water with Serena (Blake Lively) and her friends, but complications present themselves when Charlie is invited to attend the Constance Billard alumni fundraiser. On the road to “happily ever after,” Blair (Leighton Meester) finds herself torn between the men in her life. Jack Bass’s (guest star Desmond Harrington) return to the Upper East Side sets off a chain of events that could end up destroying Chuck (Ed Westwick) and those closest to him. Read the full recap here.
Episode 20, Season 4
- 2011-05-02
- The Princesses and the Frog
It's a war between Serena (Blake Lively) and Blair (Leighton Meester) — Blair's dreams appear to be coming true, but Serena threatens to jeopardize it all by dredging up Blair's past. Charlie (Kaylee DeFer) befriends Vanessa (Jessica Szohr), who may or may not have a hidden agenda. Nate (Chace Crawford) is torn between his relationship with Raina (Tika Sumpter) and a truth he must keep hidden out of loyalty to Chuck (Ed Westwick). Read the full recap here.
Episode 19, Season 4
- 2011-04-25
- Petty in Pink
Suspicous of Dan (Penn Badgley) and Blair (Leighton Meester), Serena (Blake Lively) enlists Charlie (guest star Kaylee DeFer) to go undercover Gossip Girl-style to determine why D & B are spending so much time together — and what role an unexpected visitor is playing in their lives. With Nate’s (Chace Crawford) help, Raina (guest star Tika Sumpter) decides to go on a search for her long-lost mother. Chuck’s (Ed Westwick) hopes about his legacy are dashed with the reveal of devastating information from the past. Read the full recap here.
Episode 18, Season 4
- 2011-04-18
- The Kids Stay in the Picture
As Lily awaits the consequences of her decision, William van der Woodsen (guest star Billy Baldwin), CeCe (guest star Caroline Lagerfelt) and Lily’s sister, Carol (guest star Sheila Kelley), come into town to support her and be part of a Taschen photo shoot on “modern royalty” in which the Rhodes family is participating. Unbeknownst to Carol, who has always chosen to keep her daughter Charlie (guest star Kaylee DeFer) far away from the Upper East Side, Charlie has followed her to New York to meet Serena and the rest of the family. Blair has an epiphany about her future, and grapples with the knowledge of whom she’s destined to be with. Read the full recap here.
Episode 17, Season 4
- 2011-02-28
- Empire of the Son
Ben's mother (guest star Marsha Dietlein Bennett) comes to town, forcing issues to the surface between Ben and Serena. Russell Thorpe (Michael Boatman) is determined to destroy Chuck's family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter, Raina (Tika Sumpter), in the process. Billy Baldwin returns as William van der Woodsen, Lily’s ex-husband and Serena and Eric’s father. Read the full recap here.
Episode 16, Season 4
- 2011-02-21
- While You Weren't Sleeping
It wouldn't be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama — and for Eric's 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman, but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben. Chuck and Lily's relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily's betrayal. Read the full recap here.
Episode 15, Season 4
- 2011-02-14
- It-Girl Happened One Night
With Russell Thorpe (Boatman) poised for a takeover attempt of Bass Industries, Chuck makes one last-ditch effort to save his family’s company. Blair is given a challenging assignment at W Magazine with the promise of a possible promotion. Serena struggles with her feelings for Ben. Read the full recap here.
Episode 14, Season 4
- 2011-03-07
- Panic Roommate
Blair enlists Nate's help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly (guest star Caitlin Fitzgerald), at W Magazine. Damien (guest star Kevin Zegers) stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of "Cosmic Love." Read the full recap here.
Episode 13, Season 4
- 2011-01-31
- Damien Darko
Blair is ecstatic to land an internship at W Magazine, but the thrill quickly fades when she finds out that Dan has secured one of the coveted positions as well. Chuck may have finally met his match with Russell Thorpe (guest star Michael Boatman) – and his daughter Raina (guest star Tika Sumpter) – back on the Upper East Side. Nate receives alarming news about his father’s business prospects. Read the full recap here.
Episode 12, Season 4
- 2011-01-24
- The Kids Are Not All Right
A former associate of Chuck’s father, Russell Thorpe (guest star Michael Boatman) — along with his daughter Raina (Tika Sumpter) — returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily. Blair realizes that her mother, Eleanor, may be her key to becoming a future CEO. Nate worries that his father, The Captain, is having a little too much fun and not taking his parole seriously. Read the full recap here.
Episode 11, Season 4
- 2010-12-06
- The Townie
Blair and Dan join forces to track down an MIA Juliet. Chuck begins to suspect Lily isn’t telling him the full truth. Damien (guest star Kevin Zegers) makes a surprise return. Read the full recap here.
Episode 10, Season 4
- 2010-11-29
- Gaslit
Chuck, Serena, Blair, Dan, Jenny and Eric find themselves faced with a crisis when a member of one of their families is hospitalized. Meanwhile, Nate attempts to help his parents, The Captain (guest star Sam Robards) and Anne (guest star Francie Swift), put their complicated past behind them and reconcile. Read the full recap here.
Episode 9, Season 4
- 2010-11-15
- The Witches of Bushwick
Chuck hosts a “Saints and Sinners” masquerade party at the Empire Hotel. At the party, Dan and Nate don’t know what to make of Serena’s strange behavior and mixed messages. Blair sets her sights on becoming the new face of Anne Archibald’s foundation for girls, but Anne is concerned that Blair’s friendship with Chuck Bass may be problematic. Read the full recap here.
Episode 8, Season 4
- 2010-11-08
- Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Chuck and Blair decide it's in both their best interests to put the past behind them and end their vindictive games. Nate confronts Juliet after discovering a secret she has been keeping from everyone. Dan and Nate realize they both still have feelings for Serena. Read the full recap here.
Episode 7, Season 4
- 2010-11-01
- War At The Roses
Blair is caught off-guard - and not in a good way - by a surprise guest at her birthday party. Having had enough of Chuck and Blair's games, Serena and Nate decide to plan an intervention. Musical guest Robyn performs in the episode. (From CWTV.com) Read the full recap here.
Episode 6, Season 4
- 2010-10-25
- Easy J
Although Blair made it perfectly clear that Little J was no longer welcome in Manhattan after what happened with Chuck, Jenny is tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Tim Gunn, which could be a game changer for her future. Meanwhile, Serena discovers something about her new boyfriend, Colin, that may put an end to their relationship just as it was getting good. (Courtesy of CWTV.com) Read the full recap here.
Episode 5, Season 4
- 2010-10-11
- Goodbye, Columbia
An anonymous Gossip Girl blast starts a very damaging rumor about one of Columbia's new students, Serena. On her path to greatness, Blair decides to take a class with a powerful businesswoman, Martha, who is guest-lecturing at Columbia, but a mysterious fellow student thwarts her plans to secure the prized position as Martha's assistant. Read the full recap here.
Episode 4, Season 4
- 2010-10-04
- Touch of Eva
Nate suspects that Juliet is keeping a big secret from him and decides to confront her. Blair schemes to undermine Chuck's newfound happiness. Dan finds himself torn between his feelings for Serena and Vanessa. (From CWTV.com) Read the full recap here.
Episode 3, Season 4
- 2010-09-27
- The Undergraduates
On her first day at Columbia, Blair attempts to gain membership into an ultra-exclusive social club, Hamilton House, but she’s in for a few big surprises. Serena begins to suspect that Juliet is intentionally sabotaging Serena’s life and that it may have something to do with Nate. Rufus is worried about Dan and decides to take matters into his own hands. (From CWTV.com) Read the full recap here.
Episode 2, Season 4
- 2010-09-20
- Double Identity
Living out a real-life fairytale in Paris, Blair is pursued by a handsome young man, Louis, who she suspects is a member of Monaco’s royal family. A very concerned Lily asks Serena to help her find Chuck, who hasn’t been heard from or seen in months. Meanwhile, Chuck Bass is as we’ve never seen him before, adjusting to a fresh start in Paris with a mysterious new woman, Eva, at his side. Juliet offers to help Nate win Serena back, suggesting that reigniting Dan and Vanessa’s romance may just be the trick to remove Dan from the Dan-Serena-Nate love triangle. (From CWTV.com)
Episode 1, Season 4
- 2010-09-13
- Belles de Jour
Season 4 opens with a stylish bang as Serena and Blair gallivant around Paris. But it's not all macaroons and Louboutins: B is still nursing a Chuck-induced heart break while S is looking for a way to tell B she was accepted into Columbia. Meanwhile, back in New York, Dan has been playing "baby daddy" to Georgina's spawn and Nate finds himself having fun with Chuck's little black book.
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Episode 1, Season 1
- 2007-09-19
- Pilot
Filmed entirely in New York and based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl revolves around privileged prep school teens on Manhattan's Upper East Side and an anonymous blogger, Gossip Girl, who provides them with the latest rumors about their highly exclusive inner circle. In the series premiere, Gossip Girl is busy spreading the news that "It" girl Serena van der Woodsen has returned to Manhattan after a mysterious and self-imposed exile to boarding school. Serena's best friend, Blair Waldorf, has conflicted feelings about her friend's return, since she has enjoyed being the Queen Bee during Serena's absence and might not be ready to relinquish her new position. She also suspects that there may be unspoken feelings between Serena and her longtime boyfriend, Nate Archibald. In the meantime, Brooklynite Dan Humphrey cultivates a crush on Serena, whose mother, Lily, used to date Dan's father, Rufus. Dan's innocent younger sister, Jenny, excitedly attends the Kiss on the Lips party and encounters notorious Lothario, Chuck Bass. Finally, Serena's younger brother, Eric, recovers from a recent suicide attempt.
Episode 2, Season 1
- 2007-09-26
- The Wild Brunch
It's the day after the Kiss on the Lips party and Serena receives a cold reception from Blair, who has finally discovered the real reason Serena left for boarding school. Serena makes a date with Dan and plans a talk with Nate, and Blair realizes that there may be something to gain by allowing Jenny into her elite inner circle. In the midst of the drama, Bart Bass throws a brunch for his foundation and the Upper East Side elite.
Episode 3, Season 1
- 2007-10-03
- Poison Ivy
The Constance Billard–St. Jude's Ivy Week is here. As representatives arrive from each of the Ivy League schools, the students vie for coveted usher positions. Although Dan desperately wants the usher job with the Dartmouth rep, Nate is given the honor—despite an utter lack of interest in his father's alma mater. After an all-out fight with Serena, Blair tracks down a shocking but juicy secret about her former BFF and plots to drop the bomb at the worst possible moment. Only problem? The secret isn't true! Meanwhile, Jenny gets close to Serena's younger brother, Eric, and Rufus asks Lily for a favor.
Episode 4, Season 1
- 2007-10-10
- Bad News Blair
Blair gets excited when her mother, Eleanor Waldorf, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. However, Blair's happiness quickly evaporates when Serena unwittingly steals her spotlight—and the show. In the meantime, Serena and Dan plan a first date, and Chuck throws the "lost weekend," an Upper East Side party for boys only. What dissipation does Chuck have in store for his classmates? Dissatisfied with his seemingly predetermined life, Nate gets conned by Carter Baizen into losing some big money.
Episode 5, Season 1
- 2007-10-17
- Dare Devil
Serena and Dan go on their first official date, and Dan goes (humorously) too far to try and impress her. The same night, Jenny attends the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover (in Serena's place) and quickly finds herself engaged in a high-stakes game of "Truth or Dare." Meanwhile, after discovering that Eric is missing from the Ostroff Center, Lily seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus.
Episode 6, Season 1
- 2007-10-24
- The Handmaiden's Tale
Masquerade Ball, anyone? Dan finds himself caught between two girls when his childhood friend, Vanessa, returns to Manhattan and declares her feelings for him—just as he and Serena are trying to figure out what they mean to each other. At the masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a sexy scavenger hunt, but Nate is distracted by his father's problems and his own growing feelings for Serena. Although Blair said that outsiders were not welcome at the party, a disguised Jenny and Dan sneak into the ball. In the meantime, Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event to make Bart Bass jealous, and Nate's father strikes a business deal with Eleanor.
Episode 7, Season 1
- 2007-11-07
- Victor / Victrola
With sex on the brain, Serena and Dan finally accept that they are crazy about each other—despite their polar opposite backgrounds. Chuck considers investing in a burlesque club called Victrola to make his father, Bart Bass, proud of him. Nate confronts his own father about the cocaine, but his father denies having a problem. Blair is devastated when Jenny reveals that Nate kissed her—mistaking her for Serena. Can Blair salvage her relationship with the young Archibald?
Episode 8, Season 1
- 2007-11-14
- Seventeen Candles
Although feeling heartbroken about her breakup with Nate and guilty after her recent indiscretion with Chuck, Blair manages to put on a happy face for her seventeenth birthday party. Dan takes Serena to Blair's birthday shindig in hopes that Serena and Vanessa will bond. Great plan. Jenny brings her mother, Alison, home to the loft as a surprise, but Rufus isn't ready to forgive and forget. Great plans all around! Finally, with Nate's father facing charges of embezzlement and fraud, Nate's parents ask their son to make a huge sacrifice to save the family business.
Episode 9, Season 1
- 2007-11-28
- Blair Waldorf Must Pie
It's a rough Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side. After a fight with Serena, Blair uninvites the van der Woodsen clan to Thanksgiving dinner. Dan asks Serena (and her family) to spend the holiday with his family instead. This creates an uncomfortable situation for Rufus and Lily, who have not yet shared their complicated romantic past with their children. Blair freaks out when she learns that her father isn't coming home for Thanksgiving, and Nate spends a painful holiday with his parents. Throughout the episode, there are flashbacks to the previous year's holiday, when Blair, Serena, and Nate were all good friends—and Serena was still a wild child.
Episode 10, Season 1
- 2007-12-05
- Hi, Society
Serena does not want to attend the upcoming debutante ball, but her high-society grandmother, CeCe, manipulates her into going. Unfortunately, Dan isn't exactly CeCe's idea of a prime escort for her granddaughter. She makes her opinion more than obvious, which creates a rift between the young couple. Nate misses Blair and asks her to go to the ball with him; she accepts, but only as a friend. A jealous Chuck then tricks a jealous Nate into suspecting that Blair is seeing someone else. So many lies! Meanwhile, social-climbing Jenny finds herself faced with the decision to either attend her mother's art opening or go to the debutante ball—against her parents' wishes.
Episode 11, Season 1
- 2007-12-19
- Roman Holiday
It's Christmas on the Upper East Side, and Blair's father, Harold, comes home for the holidays with a very unexpected guest: his boyfriend, Roman. When she learns that the couple has purchased a château in France, Blair cannot hide her disappointment and connives to get rid of Roman forever. Jenny and Vanessa help Serena get the best Christmas present ever for Dan, who has a surprise of his own for Serena. When Chuck texts Blair that Nate is with him in Monaco, Blair worries that Chuck may blab to Nate about their—Blair and Chuck's—steamy affair. In the midst of all this Yuletide joviality, Rufus refuses to remain the understanding husband after Alison's former lover calls the house.
Episode 12, Season 1
- 2008-01-02
- School Lies
Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck, and the rest of their friends break into the school swimming pool for a night of fun, but after someone nearly dies, the school threatens to expel the ringleader. Everyone agrees to keep silent, but this creates major tension between Serena and Dan: Dan is not ready to take the fall for someone else and risk his future. The pool scandal draws Blair and Nate closer, yet while working on a documentary project about private schools, Vanessa accidentally captures Blair and Chuck discussing their affair. Finally, Lily confronts her feelings for Rufus
Episode 13, Season 1
- 2008-01-09
- The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
Gossip Girl reports that Serena van der Woodsen was seen buying pregnancy tests. Gasp! Of course, on the Upper East Side, the scandalous truth is often juicier than the gossip. Everyone—including Nate—learns of Blair and Chuck's affair, along with other salacious details of Blair's love life. The Queen B is devastated, finding herself spurned by friends and lovers alike. While Blair is falling apart, Dan struggles to tell Serena three special words.
Episode 14, Season 1
- 2008-04-21
- The Blair Bitch Project
Having been recently dethroned as Queen Bee, Blair returns to school with the support of Serena, only to find that she is still on the outs with her old friends. Blair is pissed. Dan visits his mother over Spring Break, and when he returns, his little sister is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged member of the A-list crowd. Jenny goes to dangerous—and even illegal—lengths to fit in, and Blair is determined to undermine her young rival's new popularity. While receiving disturbing packages from an unknown sender, Serena struggles to adjust to living with Chuck.
Episode 15, Season 1
- 2008-04-28
- Desperately Seeking Serena
It's SAT time and Georgina Sparks is back in NYC—which is worse? Serena's world descends into chaos when the evil Georgina shows up at Constance Billard. Dan notices that Serena is preoccupied, but he assumes that it has something to do with Chuck, her soon-to-be step-brother. Georgina pressures Serena into going out for drinks, which quickly gets out of hand. Will Georgina tease the old Serena out of the closet? In the meantime, Nate connects with Vanessa, and Blair hatches a plan to sabotage Nelly Yuki, her biggest rival for Yale. Jenny also develops a crush on a well-to-do dog-walker, Asher Hornsby, who could be her ticket to permanent popularity.
Episode 16, Season 1
- 2008-05-05
- All About My Brother
Georgina lets Serena know that she has video evidence of a dark transgression from Serena's past. The manipulative Georgina then befriends Dan and Vanessa under the alias Sarah. What does she have up her sleeve? Jenny's power struggle with Blair continues as they spread nasty rumors through Gossip Girl, and Rufus approaches Lily for advice on how to deal with his increasingly wild daughter. Georgina forces Eric to divulge a secret of his own, which threatens Jenny's new, socially advantageous relationship with an Upper East Sider. In the end, Serena drops a bomb, letting Blair in on the information that Georgina has threatened to leak to everyone.
Episode 17, Season 1
- 2008-05-12
- Woman on the Verge
Deeply ashamed of her past mistake, Serena slips back into old habits and gets plastered with some random boys. After Blair, Nate, and Chuck put their differences aside to help her, Serena divulges her secret to them. (Blair already knew, but Nate and Chuck were not yet privy to the scandalous details.) However, she can't bring herself to tell Dan, who assumes the worst about his girlfriend. Rufus's band is invited to perform at a Rolling Stone–sponsored concert, and Lily is the last person he expects to see at the performance—especially since her wedding rehearsal dinner is the same night. Finally, everyone but Dan is onto Georgina's scheming, and Georgina manages to weasel herself even further into Dan's life.
Episode 18, Season 1
- 2008-05-19
- Much "I Do" About Nothing
Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with the evil, manipulative Georgina. With Rufus on the brain, Lily prepares for her marriage to Bart Bass. At the van der Woodsen–Bass wedding, the Upper East Side social event of the year, Nate deals with more of his father's illegal idiocy and Chuck and Blair plan a European adventure. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past, and they try to work things out—but is it too late?
Episode 1, Season 2
- 2008-09-01
- Summer, Kind of Wonderful
It's summer in the Hamptons, and cougars are on the prowl. Nate is in the midst of a steamy affair with Catherine Mason, a married woman, and Serena and Nate fake a relationship to cover for his tryst. Serena is mourning her relationship with Dan, who has spent the summer assisting a big-name author and playing the field. Blair shows up with a new, mysterious boyfriend, which makes Chuck jealous, and Jenny gets exploited as an intern for Eleanor Waldorf's design company. Jealousies, lust, and resentments flare at the exclusive White Party—attended by all our favorite Upper East Siders.
Episode 2, Season 2
- 2008-09-08
- Never Been Marcused
Chuck befriends Lord Marcus in an attempt to figure out how to undermine the Lordship's relationship with Blair. The identity of Marcus's mother comes out—yes, it's Catherine, the Duchess—and Chuck attempts to use this to his own advantage. His plan is foiled when Blair walks in on Nate and Catherine getting it on and immediately dreams up a blackmail scheme. Nice try, Chuck, but Blair is a tough catch. In the middle of this mess, Nate and his mother run into financial troubles, and Catherine proposes a scandalous solution. Finally, Dan and Serena steam it up in unusual places.
Episode 4, Season 2
- 2008-09-22
- The Ex-Files
It's the first day of school, and Queen Blair and her "posse" interview different girls to decide whether or not they should be inducted into their clique. Dan bumps into a new student, Amanda—where'd she come from?—and they form an instant bond. However, Blair and her gang of girls attempt to sabotage Dan's new friendship by inviting Amanda into their group. Unable to be "just friends" with Dan, Serena escapes into old ways and wants back on top of the Constance Billard hierarchy. In the meantime, Vanessa meets with Duchess Catherine and Blair dreams up a new blackmail scheme. Will they free Nate from his stint as a hooker?
Episode 5, Season 2
- 2008-09-29
- The Serena Also Rises
NYC Fashion Week is here! Blair is furious with Jenny for suggesting that Blair's mother give Serena and her new socialite friend, Poppy Lifton, front row seats to the Eleanor Waldorf show. In typical manipulative "fashion," Blair tries to sabotage both Jenny's professional dreams and the runway. Dan starts hanging out with Chuck in order to give his writing an edge, but he quickly discovers that the dark side has its risks. Lily also learns that her new husband has been digging into her past.
Episode 6, Season 2
- 2008-10-13
- New Haven Can Wait
Watch out, Yale—Blair, Serena, Dan, Nate, and Chuck are coming to visit the Ivy League. Blair has always dreamed of going to Yale, but after she and Serena get into a fight, Serena decides to set her sights on Yale instead of Brown. Serena accepts the Dean of Yale's private invitation to the campus, and a jealous Blair attempts to even the score. Dan discovers that he needs an additional letter of recommendation, so he sets off to find someone in the English department to complete his application. Elsewhere on campus, Chuck is kidnapped by a group of Skull and Bones members and Nate hooks up with a co-ed.
Episode 7, Season 2
- 2008-10-20
- Chuck In Real Life
Armed with the photo of Catherine and Marcus, Vanessa tries to blackmail Blair into being a nicer person. Great plan—doesn't she know she has no business playing the game Blair invented? Blair seeks revenge by convincing Chuck to try to seduce Vanessa. After attempting to lay some ground rules for their children, Lily and Bart throw an extravagant housewarming party. They expect Serena, Chuck, and Eric to make them proud, but Serena does not want to conform to the "happy family" image. Meanwhile, Dan and Jenny discover a big secret that Nate has been keeping from his friends.
Episode 8, Season 2
- 2008-10-27
- Pret-A-Poor J
Jenny's new model friend, Agnes, encourages Jenny to explore her wild side. Jenny confronts her boss, Eleanor Waldorf, who is stealing Jenny's designs with false promises to help her launch a fashion career. In the meantime, Serena and Dan attend Rufus's art opening as friends, but the evening takes an awkward turn when Serena meets a cute artist. Blair attempts to seduce Chuck, but he proves to be tougher than she ever imagined. Their game continues…
Episode 9, Season 2
- 2008-11-03
- There Might Be Blood
Serena considers inviting Aaron to be her guest at a charity gala honoring Lily and Bart, but before she gets the chance, she sees him with another girl and begins to question whether he's as great as he seems. Hoping it will help her chances of getting into Yale, Blair naively agrees to babysit the fifteen-year-old daughter of a prominent Yale donor. Unfortunately, the teenager proves to be more than a handful, and Blair begins to suspect that the evening may actually hurt her chances of getting into the college of her dreams. Meanwhile, Jenny and Agnes plan a guerrilla fashion show that will either launch Jenny's star or ruin her chances of ever being accepted by the industry.
Episode 10, Season 2
- 2008-11-10
- Bonfire of the Vanity
Serena and Aaron Rose fall for one another, but Aaron's many "muses" threaten to ruin their budding relationship. Blair tries as hard as she can to undermine her mother's relationship with Cyrus Rose, Aaron's not-so-attractive father. Dan incurs Chuck's wrath when he goes undercover to investigate Bart Bass for New York Magazine. Jenny and Agnes move in together—with fiery results.
Episode 11, Season 2
- 2008-11-17
- The Magnificent Archibalds
Ah, the holiday season has arrived. Blair is offended when her mother's new man hijacks the Waldorf Thanksgiving traditions, Lily attempts to strengthen the frail bond between Rufus and Jenny, and Eric discovers a secret about Bart. In the midst of all this family togetherness, Vanessa and Chuck help Nate deal with his conniving father.
Episode 12, Season 2
- 2008-12-01
- It's a Wonderful Lie
Who is everyone going to take to the annual Snowflake Charity Ball? Blair and Chuck each bet that they will be able to find the other a more perfect date. Dan escorts Lexi, Aaron's ex, which throws Serena into a mess of doubts about her relationship with Aaron. A sex "rivalry" ensues. Before the big dance, Gossip Girl blasts a photo of Nate and Vanessa making out—and Jenny is pissed. Revenge-by-fashion, anyone?
Episode 13, Season 2
- 2008-12-08
- O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
The Upper East Side mourns the loss of Bart Bass, and no one is more upset than Chuck, who blames Lily for his father's death. On the warpath, he uncovers an explosive secret about her past with Rufus. Serena and Aaron work through issues in their chaste relationship, and Serena is left with a dilemma over whether or not to travel with him to Argentina. In the midst of grief, an inconsolable Chuck seeks Blair's comfort.
Episode 14, Season 2
- 2009-01-05
- In The Realm of the Basses
A darkly brooding Chuck reappears after being MIA since his father's funeral, and his Uncle Jack arrives on the Upper East Side to talk some sense into him. Trying to forget her last encounter with Chuck, Blair focuses on gaining acceptance into the Colony Club, the most prestigious ladies club in the city. As Dan and Serena begin to explore rekindled feelings, Dan uncovers Rufus and Lily's secret and struggles over what to do with the shocking revelation. Jenny returns to Constance Billard and immediately takes on Penelope and her posse of mean girls, but no one is going down without a Gossip Girl–worthy fight.
Episode 15, Season 2
- 2009-01-12
- Gone with the Will
In the reading of Bart Bass's will, Chuck, Bart's brother Jack, and Lily are surprised to learn that Chuck is now the CEO of Bass Industries. As Chuck's uncle and legal guardian, Jack connives to wrest the position from his nephew. Meanwhile, Rufus and Lily's relationship evolves as they hunt down details about their long-lost love child. Serena, Dan, Jenny, and Eric also must come to terms with the knowledge of their shared brother.
Episode 16, Season 2
- 2009-01-19
- You've Got Yale!
The students find out who has earned early admission to Yale. Serena and Dan struggle over divergent college decisions, and Serena connects with a new Shakespeare teacher, Rachel Carr. Ms. Carr makes the grave mistake of giving Blair the first "B" of her life; a livid Blair proceeds to teach the unenlightened Ms. Carr a lesson of her own. Chuck pairs up with an unlikely ally in his battle with Jack over Bass Industries, and Nate and Vanessa have a romantic night (ho-hum) at the opera.
Episode 17, Season 2
- 2009-02-02
- Carrnal Knowledge
Blair comes up with a slanderous plan to take down Rachel Carr. Chuck wakes up in a hotel with vague memories of a masked women and an insignia drawn on his wrist, and Nate and Vanessa try to help him fill in the missing pieces of his strange night. Meanwhile, Dan and Serena try to sustain their relationship against rumors of a student-teacher affair, and Rufus and Lily grow ever closer.
Episode 18, Season 2
- 2009-03-16
- The Age of Dissonance
The Constance Billard and St. Jude's seniors put on a play, "The Age of Innocence." However, not everyone is quite so innocent. Serena has a crush on the play's director, Julian, so she enlists Vanessa's knowledge of theater to help her get the guy's attention. Dan's affair with Ms. Carr also heats up...in a costume closet. After losing her spot at Yale when her hazing of Ms. Carr comes to light, Blair goes on a witch hunt to find the person responsible. Finally, a string of nasty Gossip Girl blasts spark new resentments—and unexpected epiphanies.
Episode 19, Season 2
- 2009-03-23
- The Grandfather
Vanessa convinces Nate to forgive his mother's Kennedy-esque family, the Vanderbilts, for abandoning him and his mother when Nate's father ran into trouble with the law. Nate's well-connected grandfather secures a summer internship for him in the mayor's office, which puts Nate's European backpacking trip with Vanessa on hiatus and strains their relationship. Devastated by her crumbling dreams, Blair exposes a wild and dark side, worrying Serena, Chuck, and Nate. In a (misguided) attempt to be fully honest with one another, Lily and Rufus agree to share lists of their past lovers
Episode 20, Season 2
- 2009-03-30
- Remains of the J
Jenny's kinda-not-sweet sixteen… Jenny wants a small party at home for her sweet sixteenth, but Serena and Poppy Lifton take over, turning the birthday into a major social event that quickly gets out of control. As Vanessa's relationship with Nate crumbles, Nate's relationship with Blair begins to heat up. In a moment of desperation, Vanessa agrees to help Chuck with a scheme involving the possibly on-again pair. Meanwhile, Rufus tries to figure out how to cover Dan's Yale tuition after learning that Dan will not receive financial aid.
Episode 21, Season 2
- 2009-04-20
- Seder Anything
Serena returns from her trip to Spain with a new love interest, Gabriel, who also happens to be Poppy Lifton's ex-boyfriend. Nate gets into Columbia without the help of his family, and Blair strikes a deal with Nate's grandfather to gain entry to a prestigious ladies club. Will Blair ever abandon her edge? In the meantime, Cyrus hosts a drama-filled Passover Seder, Blair solves her schooling problem, and Dan takes a job to earn money for college.
Episode 22, Season 2
- 2009-04-27
- Southern Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Who is Gabriel, really? Serena gets frustrated with her new beau, Gabriel, who seems overly busy with his new company. Blair and Chuck decide to work together to try to dig up dirt on Serena's man and his suspicious dealings, and Nate realizes there is a something going on between them. He competes with Chuck for Blair's affections by leasing an apartment and asking her to move in with him (foolproof plan, young Archibald). Rufus enters into a questionable deal to make money to go toward Dan's Yale tuition, and Chuck brings Georgina Sparks back to the Upper East Side to help expose Gabriel's lies. Only problem? Georgina now claims to be high on Jesus. We'll see how long that lasts…
Episode 23, Season 2
- 2009-05-04
- The Wrath of Con
Serena, Blair, Nate, and Chuck learn the details of Gabriel and Poppy's con. They construct their own plot to get the money back from them, but Dan, concerned about his father's investment, overhears and calls Lily. Lily proceeds to personally return everyone's money—except Rufus's. Happily unaware that Lily has reinvested his money for him, Rufus looks forward to proposing to her. The kids go ahead with their scheme (against Lily's wishes—woe to them!), and Blair pressures Georgina into helping them exact revenge. Chuck and Nate's rivalry over Blair also comes to a head. Who's man enough to come out on top?
Episode 24, Season 2
- 2009-05-11
- Valley Girls
Throughout this episode we get flashbacks to 1983, when a seventeen-year-old Lily is newly arrived in L.A. after being kicked out of boarding school. She meets up with her parents, Rick and CeCe, and gets in trouble with her sister, Carol. Jump forward to 2009: Serena is still in jail, CeCe and Lily have a run-in, and Rufus abandons his plans to propose. Blair and Nate go to a prom together, but the night doesn't turn out quite as planned—is Chuck meddling? Back in 1983, we see No Doubt perform at a house party as an '80s band named "Snowed Out." Okaaay. Is this a blatant attempt to set the stage for a spin-off set in '80s L.A.?
Episode 25, Season 2
- 2009-05-18
- The Good Bye Gossip Girl
Who is Gossip Girl? Gossip Girl sends a shocking email blast during the Constance Billard and St. Jude's graduation ceremony, driving Serena to devise a plan to unmask the crafty blogger. The mean girls challenge Jenny to compete for the newly vacated position of Queen Bee (will Little J rise to the top?), and Gossip Girl strikes again at the post-graduation party. As for the cliffhangers, Blair and Chuck finally…and Serena is shocked by…and Georgina decides to…and Dan, Nate, and Vanessa unknowingly… Just a hint: there are some secret-sibling and three-word surprises.
Episode 22, Season 3
- 2010-05-17
- Last Tango, Then Paris
Blair must decide whether to meet Chuck at the top of the Empire State Building or risk losing their future together. A Gossip Girl gossip bomb involving Dan explodes Serena and Nate’s relationship. Dorota and Vanya welcome their baby. Jenny hits rock bottom. Georgina returns to the Upper East Side…and she has an agenda. (From CWTV.com)
Episode 21, Season 3
- 2010-05-10
- Ex-Husbands and Wives
When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, while at the Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. Meanwhile, Jenny deliberately shares information with Will that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus' marriage. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair, hoping she will finally accept the fact that they are destined to be together. (From CWTV.com)
Episode 20, Season 3
- 2010-05-03
- It's A Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World
Will's (Baldwin) return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Serena and Jenny's relationship is strained as a result of Jenny's deception. Blair spends time on the Columbia campus and realizes where she truly belongs.... Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret from him.
Episode 19, Season 3
- 2010-04-26
- Dr. Estrangeloved
When Lily’s ex-husband, Dr. William van der Woodsen (Baldwin), shows up unexpectedly in Manhattan, Serena finally gets the reunion she has so desperately wanted with her father, but the circumstances turn out to be far from ideal. When Serena and Nate continue to have relationship issues, a scheming Jenny is more than happy to be a shoulder for Nate to lean on... Meanwhile, Dan finds out that he didn’t get accepted into the Tisch writing program and Vanessa admits she may have been somewhat responsible.
Episode 18, Season 3
- 2010-04-12
- The Unblairable Lightness of Being
Chuck offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota who insists that she and Vanya have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle. Serena tells Nate she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter Baizen. Rufus discovers that Lily has been lying to him about her whereabouts.
Episode 17, Season 3
- 2010-04-05
- Inglorious Bassterds
Chuck and Blair are faced with the most difficult decision they have ever faced as a couple. Serena plans a surprise birthday party for Nate, but Jenny does her best to sabotage Serena's efforts. Dan and Vanessa's new relationship hits a bump in the road
Episode 16, Season 3
- 2010-03-29
- The Empire Strikes Jack
Chuck finds himself once again at odds with his uncle, Jack Bass (guest star Desmond Harrington). Eleanor puts Blair in charge of making sure her latest fashion show is a huge success with an important client. Rufus attempts to get Jenny back on track by volunteering to have her help with Eleanor’s fashion show, but the opportunity takes a big turn for the worse when Jenny learns that Agnes (guest star Willa Holland) will be one of the models.
Episode 15, Season 3
- 2010-03-22
- The Sixteen Year Old Virgin
Despite being grounded, Jenny continues to see Damien, who tells Jenny that he wants to have sex with her. Lily tells Rufus the big secret she has been keeping from him even though she knows it's a huge risk. Dan and Vanessa explore a new stage of their friendship. Chuck is forced to make an extremely difficult decision about his hotel. Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Chace Crawford also star.
Episode 14, Season 3
- 2010-03-15
- The Lady Vanished
Rufus and Lily grow suspect of Jenny's relationship with Damien (guest star Kevin Zeggers). Chuck learns more about the woman who may or may not be his mother. Dan and Vanessa struggle through the awkwardness of dating other people.
Sounds like a placeholder ep — nary a car crash or dirty affair in sight. On the bright side maybe it'll turn out to be the episode where Chuck says "I think that whore may be my mother," and makes mother sound like a worse insult than whore. We're looking forward to that.
Episode 13, Season 3
- 2010-03-08
- The Hurt Locket
Nate and Serena decide to explore the boundaries of their friendship. Blair suspects that Chuck is having problems forgetting about the woman he saw at his father’s grave. Jenny agrees to accompany Damien (guest star Kevin Zegers) to a State Dinner but is unaware that he needs her help with a drug exchange. Vanessa and Dan attempt to move past the awkwardness of Dan’s confession of love. Rufus returns from a ski trip and tries his best to avoid Lily.
Episode 12, Season 3
- 2009-12-07
- The Debarted
A car accident rocks the Upper East Side — On the anniversary of Bart Bass’ death, Chuck wrestles with an issue from the past and a serious car accident rocks the Upper East Side. Dan and Vanessa attempt to navigate their newly complicated friendship. When Jenny is accused of beating up one of her classmates, Eric is faced with a tough dilemma.
Episode 11, Season 3
- 2009-11-30
- The Treasure of Serena Madre
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side if there wasn’t a serving or two of some major drama for the holiday. Blair suspects her mom has been keeping a big secret from her, but it turns out to be something else entirely. Vanessa is supposed to spend Thanksgiving with her parents, but has a fight with her mom and shows up on Dan’s doorstep. Rufus learns that Lily has been lying to him about her mother, Cece. Chuck tells Nate that he has some potentially damaging information about one of their friends. Jenny learns that Eric was behind her very public embarrassment at Cotillion and can’t pass up a chance to get even. Serena is put in a very awkward position when her mother invites Trip and Maureen to join them for Thanksgiving dinner.
