The BEST episodes of Gossip Girl (2021) season 1

Every episode of Gossip Girl (2021) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gossip Girl (2021) season 1!

Eight years after the original website went dark, a new generation of New York private school teens are introduced to the social surveillance of Gossip Girl.

Last Updated: 11/17/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
Gossip Gone, Girl
star
7.56
93 votes

#1 - Gossip Gone, Girl

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2021

As the crew heads upstate for their annual New Year’s bash, Julien holds tight to tradition despite everything changing around her. Meanwhile, Zoya questions her place in her sister’s group – and Kate questions the future of Gossip Girl.

Directors: Darren Grant
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Once Upon a Time in the Upper West
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7.48
119 votes

#2 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2021

Zoya scrounges up guests for her annual Friendsgiving feast, Julien and Obie cover their tracks. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan face an ultimatum from Rafa that threatens to bring Gossip Girl down once and for all.

Directors: Joshua Safran
Writer: Elaine Loh
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Parentsite
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7.37
143 votes

#3 - Parentsite

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2021

When Obie’s mother comes to town, Zoya begins to question his nature – and nurture. Julien decides to take her brand to the next level. Aki and Max come together to support Audrey.

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Blackberry Narcissus
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7.28
102 votes

#4 - Blackberry Narcissus

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2021

When Gossip Girl turns the city against her, Julien leans on Zoya in her search for the truth. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan attempt to outsmart their coworkers, Audrey and Aki open their minds, and Max tries to find his voice.

Directors: Satya Bhabha
Writer: Amos Mac
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Hope Sinks
star
7.23
149 votes

#5 - Hope Sinks

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2021

While an incident at a nearby school finds all eyes on Gossip Girl, Julien and Zoya team up for Halloween. Audrey panics over bad news, and Obie grows suspicious of Zoya’s new friend.

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Lies Wide Shut
star
7.19
169 votes

#6 - Lies Wide Shut

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2021

While the school takes drastic measures to smoke out Gossip Girl’s identity, a blind item threatens to put an end to a Constance couple. Julien and Max uncover shocking family secrets. Zoya turns to an unlikely ally for help.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
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You Can't Take It With Jules
star
7.16
99 votes

#7 - You Can't Take It With Jules

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2021

A Christmas visitor threatens to upend Julien’s life, while a new friend pushes Zoya to chart her own path. Ahead of a bombshell drop, Kate, Jordan, and Wendy clamor for control of Gossip Girl.

Directors: Erica Watson
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Final Cancellation
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7.13
103 votes

#8 - Final Cancellation

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2021

In her efforts to save Julien from a vicious smear campaign, Zoya puts her own future at risk. Kate and Jordan hatch a last-ditch plan to reclaim Gossip Girl. Audrey and Aki rope an increasingly resentful Max into both of their schemes.

Directors: Craig Johnson
Writer: Ryan Koehn
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Posts on a Scandal
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7.10
109 votes

#9 - Posts on a Scandal

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2021

While an accusation from Gossip Girl throws Julien’s life into a tailspin, Zoya takes matters into her own hands. Kate faces backlash from her colleagues. Obie and Aki take a stand. Max navigates foreign emotions.

Directors: Kenny Leon
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She’s Having a Maybe
star
7.06
204 votes

#10 - She’s Having a Maybe

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021

As Zoya hesitantly explores a new romantic interest, Max aggressively pursues one of his own. Meanwhile, Julien sets out to fix her mistakes.

Directors: Karena Evans
Writer: April Blair
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Fire Walks With Z
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6.91
174 votes

#11 - Fire Walks With Z

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2021

Tensions run high as Zoya reluctantly celebrates her birthday. Audrey levels with Aki. Kate gets an exciting opportunity.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
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Just Another Girl on the MTA
star
6.76
254 votes

#12 - Just Another Girl on the MTA

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2021

As the school year begins for New York’s elite, a new student at Constance St. Jude’s finds herself thrust into the spotlight, while a mysterious presence threatens to shake the status quo.

Directors: Karena Evans
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