The BEST episodes of Gossip Girl season 4

Every episode of Gossip Girl season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gossip Girl season 4!

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: 12/9/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
The Wrong Goodbye
star
8.11
993 votes

#1 - 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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The Townie
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8.01
1275 votes

#2 - 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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Shattered Bass
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7.86
1129 votes

#3 - 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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Double Identity
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7.77
1322 votes

#4 - 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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Belles de Jour
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7.72
1492 votes

#5 - Belles de Jour

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2010

Blair and Serena have spent the summer in Paris, both trying to take their minds off of their problems back in New York. Meanwhile, Eleanor helps plan a fashion party at the Van Der Woodsen apartment.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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Empire of the Son
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7.61
1299 votes

#6 - Empire of the Son

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/28/2011

Ben’s mother comes to town, causing issues between Ben and Serena. Russell Thorpe is determined to destroy Chuck’s family legacy, but he risks alienating Raina.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Robert Hull
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The Princesses and the Frog
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7.60
1142 votes

#7 - The Princesses and the Frog

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2011

Serena threatens Blair's happiness by dredging up her past. Charlie befriends Vanessa, but she may be hiding something. Nate is torn between loyalty to Chuck and his feelings for Raina.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
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Petty in Pink
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7.60
1128 votes

#8 - Petty in Pink

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/25/2011

Serena enlists Charlie for help to determine why Dan and Blair are spending so much time together. With Nate’s help, Raina decides to go on a search for her mother. A shocking revelation could me the end of Chuck's dreams.

Directors: Liz Friedlander
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Gaslit
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7.58
1271 votes

#9 - Gaslit

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2010

Chuck, Serena, Blair, Dan, Jenny and Eric find themselves faced with a crisis when a member of one of their families is hospitalized. Nate attempts to help his parents put their complicated past behind them and reconcile.

Directors: Tate Donovan
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The Kids are Not Alright
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7.58
1294 votes

#10 - The Kids are Not Alright

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2011

A former associate of Chuck’s father returns to Manhattan. Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily, while Blair realizes that her mother may be her key to becoming a future CEO. Nate worries that his father is not taking his parole seriously.

Directors: Allan Kroeker
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While You Weren't Sleeping
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7.58
1416 votes

#11 - While You Weren't Sleeping

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2011

Blair tries to speed up her career and Serena is forced to make a difficult decision. Chuck and Lily’s relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily’s betrayal. Meanwhile, Eric has a drama filled 18th birthday party.

Directors: Norman Buckley
Writer: Sara Goodman
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Panic Roommate
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7.57
1241 votes

#12 - Panic Roommate

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2011

Blair enlists Nate’s help to win over her high-strung boss. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: Jake Coburn
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The Witches of Bushwick
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7.56
1242 votes

#13 - The Witches of Bushwick

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2010

Chuck hosts a masquerade party at the Empire Hotel. 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.

Directors: Ron Fortunato
Writer: Sara Goodman
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Touch of Eva
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7.53
1497 votes

#14 - Touch of Eva

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2010

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.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
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Easy J
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7.52
1360 votes

#15 - Easy J

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2010

Jenny is tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Serena discovers something about her new boyfriend that may put an end to their relationship.

Writer: Jake Coburn
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War at the Roses
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7.52
1299 votes

#16 - War at the Roses

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2010

Blair is caught off-guard 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.

Directors: Joe Lazarov
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Damien Darko
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7.52
1476 votes

#17 - Damien Darko

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2011

Blair lands an internship at W Magazine, but she finds out that Dan has secured one of the coveted positions as well. Chuck may have finally met his match with Russell Thorpe and his daughter Raina. Nate receives alarming news about his father’s business prospects.

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The Undergraduates
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7.51
1534 votes

#18 - The Undergraduates

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2010

On her first day at Columbia, Blair attempts to gain membership into an ultra-exclusive social club. Serena begins to suspect that Juliet is intentionally sabotaging Serena's life. Rufus is worried about Dan and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore
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7.48
1268 votes

#19 - Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2010

Chuck and Blair decide it’s in both their best interests to put the past behind them. Nate confronts Juliet after discovering a secret she's been keeping. Dan and Nate realize they both still have feelings for Serena.

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Goodbye, Columbia
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7.43
1385 votes

#20 - Goodbye, Columbia

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2010

An anonymous Gossip Girl post starts a rumor about Serena. Blair decides to take a class with a powerful businesswoman, Martha, but a fellow student thwarts her plans to secure the prized position as Martha's assistant.

Writer: Robert Hull
The Kids Stay in the Picture
star
7.41
1100 votes

#21 - The Kids Stay in the Picture

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2011

As Lily awaits the consequences of her decision, William van der Woodsen, CeCe and Lily’s sister, Carol, come into town to support her. Blair comes to a realization about her future.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
It-Girl Happened One Night
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7.39
1604 votes

#22 - It-Girl Happened One Night

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2011

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.

Directors: Bart Wenrich