The BEST episodes of Gossip Girl season 1

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

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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Victor, Victrola
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7.94
1192 votes

#1 - 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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Woman on the Verge
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7.85
1077 votes

#2 - 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

#3 - 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

#4 - 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

#5 - 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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The Blair Bitch Project
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7.79
1079 votes

#6 - 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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Much 'I Do' About Nothing
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7.77
1022 votes

#7 - 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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Pilot
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7.75
1382 votes

#8 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2007

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.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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All About My Brother
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7.75
1052 votes

#9 - All About My Brother

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/5/2008

Georgina informs Serena that she is prepared to reveal a secret from Serena's past. Blair and Jenny's power struggle continues when each of them start spreading scandalous rumors about each other on Gossip Girl.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Seventeen Candles
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7.72
1041 votes

#10 - Seventeen Candles

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2007

Blair is feeling heartbroken and guilty by the current state of her relationship with Nate and her recent indiscretion, but she manages to put on a happy face for her 17th birthday party.

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Poison Ivy
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7.72
1144 votes

#11 - Poison Ivy

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2007

The Upper East Side teens of Constance Billiard and St. Jude's prepare for a visit from Ivy League representatives. Meanwhile, Blair discovers a shocking secret about Serena.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
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7.71
1034 votes

#12 - The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2008

Gossip Girl has a special report that spreads like wildfire at Serena's expense. Meanwhile, Chuck and Nate fight over Blair and Dan struggles to reveal his feelings to Serena.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
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7.69
1017 votes

#13 - Blair Waldorf Must Pie!

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2007

Dan invites Serena and her family to spend the holiday with his family, creating an uncomfortable situation for Rufus and Lily.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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The Wild Brunch
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7.68
1240 votes

#14 - The Wild Brunch

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2007

In the wake of the Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives a cold reception from Blair. Serena decides to take Dan to Chuck's fundraiser.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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Bad News Blair
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7.67
1156 votes

#15 - Bad News Blair

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2007

Blair's mother chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. Serena and Dan are reminded that they come from two very different worlds. Nate and Chuck have a boys weekend.

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The Handmaiden's Tale
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7.63
1127 votes

#16 - The Handmaiden's Tale

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2007

Dan finds himself torn between two girls when his childhood friend returns to New York and declares her feelings for him. At the masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Desperately Seeking Serena
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7.56
1060 votes

#17 - Desperately Seeking Serena

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/2008

Serena's world is turned upside down when her former friend returns to Manhattan. Nate finds romance with someone unexpected and Jenny meets a new guy who might be her ticket to permanent popularity. Meanwhile, Blair hatches a secret plan to sabotage her biggest rival.

Directors: Michael Fields
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Dare Devil
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7.55
1113 votes

#18 - Dare Devil

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2007

Dan tries to impress Serena for their first official date. Jenny is invited to an infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover. Meanwhile, Lily finds out that Erik is missing from the treatment center.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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