The BEST episodes of Gossip Girl

Every episode of Gossip Girl ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gossip Girl!

Gossip Girl, a ruthless and mysterious blogger reveals secrets about the lives of privileged upper-class adolescents living in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Last Updated: 2/10/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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New York, I Love You XOXO
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8.37
1018 votes

#1 - New York, I Love You XOXO

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2012

In a fashionable farewell to remember, our favorite Upper East Siders join forces for one last soiree, and the shocking identity of Gossip Girl is finally revealed.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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The Wrong Goodbye
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8.12
980 votes

#2 - The Wrong Goodbye

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2011

Georgina Sparks turns up at the fundraiser looking for trouble. Serena and Vanessa reluctantly join forces to find Dan and Charlie. Blair must make a choice between the men in her life when her life is in danger.

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Never Been Marcused
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8.02
1007 votes

#3 - Never Been Marcused

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2008

Blair is over the moon about dating royalty, but a scheming Chuck has other plans for her. Nate learns the downside to having an affair while Serena and Dan keep their recent hook up a secret.

Directors: Michael Fields
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They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?
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8.02
949 votes

#4 - They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2009

Not satisfied with just being Queen of Constance Billard, Jenny sets her sights on becoming the Queen of all the Upper East Side. Meanwhile Dan and Vanessa try to convince Olivia to stay in NY.

Directors: Alison Maclean
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The Townie
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8.02
1260 votes

#5 - The Townie

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2010

Blair and Dan decide to team up to track down an MIA Juliet. Chuck begins to suspect Lily isn't being entirely truthful with him.

Directors: Joe Lazarov
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The Goodbye Gossip Girl
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8.01
829 votes

#6 - The Goodbye Gossip Girl

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/18/2009

Gossip Girl decides to liven things up at graduation by sending out a shocking and damaging email blast in the midst of the commencement ceremony. Lily and Rufus struggle to repair their relationship.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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G.G.
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8.01
1182 votes

#7 - G.G.

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2012

Chuck wrestles with the reality that Blair is about to walk down the aisle with Prince Louis. Georgina's return threatens to throw the royal event into chaos.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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Victor, Victrola
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7.94
1192 votes

#8 - Victor, Victrola

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2007

Serena and Dan finally accept that they are crazy about each other. Jenny discovers a secret that her parents have been keeping from her. Blair is once again devastated by Nate's actions.

Directors: Tony Wharmby
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O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
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7.92
1039 votes

#9 - O Brother, Where Bart Thou?

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2008

A sudden and tragic event impacts the lives of everyone on the Upper East Side.

Directors: Joe Lazarov
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Summer, Kind of Wonderful
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7.91
1100 votes

#10 - Summer, Kind of Wonderful

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2008

As the summer draws to a close, Serena and Nate pretend they are in a relationship. Blair returns from abroad with a new man and Jenny sneaks an invite to a much-coveted Hamptons' White Party.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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The Serena Also Rises
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7.90
930 votes

#11 - The Serena Also Rises

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2008

In the midst of Fashion Week, a furious Blair decides to sabotage her mother's show. Meanwhile, Dan starts hanging out with Chuck.

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Ex-Husbands and Wives
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7.88
1316 votes

#12 - Ex-Husbands and Wives

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2010

When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair.

Directors: Norman Buckley
Writer: Sara Goodman
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Shattered Bass
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7.87
1118 votes

#13 - Shattered Bass

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2011

Charlie begins to feel comfortable with Serena and her friends. Blair finds herself torn between the men in her life. Jack Bass returns to New York, jeopardizing Chuck and those closest to him.

Writer: Sara Goodman
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Woman on the Verge
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7.85
1077 votes

#14 - Woman on the Verge

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/12/2008

After Georgina reveals the true reason Serena left Manhattan, Serena falls back into her old habits. Meanwhile, Rufus is excited when his band is invited to perform at a Rolling Stone-sponsored concert.

Directors: Tony Wharmby
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School Lies
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7.85
1038 votes

#15 - School Lies

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/2/2008

Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck and their class break into the school swimming pool for a night of fun, but when someone nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the ones responsible for the break-in.

Directors: Tony Wharmby
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Roman Holiday
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7.84
995 votes

#16 - Roman Holiday

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2007

Blair's father comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest. Jenny and Vanessa help Serena get the best Christmas present ever for Dan, who has a surprise of his own for Serena.

Directors: Michael Fields
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Hi, Society
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7.83
1019 votes

#17 - Hi, Society

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2007

Serena's grandmother announces that Serena must go to Debutante Ball. A jealous Nate begins to suspect that Blair is seeing someone else. Jenny finds herself defying her parents.

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Carrnal Knowledge
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7.79
905 votes

#18 - Carrnal Knowledge

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/2/2009

Blair comes up with a devious plan to take down her new teacher. Chuck has no recollection of what happened to him when he wakes up in a hotel.

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You've Got Yale
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7.79
914 votes

#19 - You've Got Yale

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/19/2009

The students are stressed out as they find out who was accepted for early admission to Yale. Chuck finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Jack.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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The Blair Bitch Project
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7.79
1079 votes

#20 - The Blair Bitch Project

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/21/2008

Having been dethroned as Queen Bee, Blair returns to school with the support of Serena. Meanwhile, Serena struggles to adjust to living with Chuck, and Jenny's drive to be popular hits an all time high.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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All The Pretty Sources
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7.79
1374 votes

#21 - All The Pretty Sources

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011

Serena is hard at work planning a dream bridal shower for Blair. Chuck and Dan, upset at not being invited, spend the day together. Nate and Serena find a hidden weapon for Diana's quest against Gossip Girl.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
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Riding in Town Cars with Boys
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7.79
1348 votes

#22 - Riding in Town Cars with Boys

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2011

Lily throws Charlie a party to officially introduce her to New York society. Charlie’s ex interferes with her future as an Upper East Side princess. Dan decides it may be time to tell Blair the truth about his feelings for her.

Directors: Vincent Misiano
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Double Identity
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7.77
1306 votes

#23 - Double Identity

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2010

Living out a real-life fairytale in Paris, Blair is pursued by a handsome young man. A very concerned Lily asks Serena to help her find Chuck. Meanwhile, Chuck is adjusting to a fresh start in Paris with a mysterious new woman.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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Much 'I Do' About Nothing
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7.77
1022 votes

#24 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/19/2008

Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with Georgina. Lily prepares for her wedding as it is designed to be the Upper East Side's social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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The Freshman
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7.76
1154 votes

#25 - The Freshman

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2009

Blair starts her first day at NYU and Georgina is assigned as her roommate. Serena recruits Carter to help her get even with Chuck.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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