Gossip Girl

10 Best Episodes of Gossip Girl

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#12 - Just Another Girl on the MTA (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 6.83 from 223 votes.

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#11 - Fire Walks With Z (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.05 from 151 votes.

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#10 - She's Having a Maybe (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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

The episode was rated 7.15 from 176 votes.

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#9 - Final Cancellation (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 86 votes.

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#8 - Posts on a Scandal (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 88 votes.

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#7 - You Can't Take It With Jules (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 82 votes.

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#6 - Blackberry Narcissus (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 85 votes.

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#5 - Hope Sinks (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 128 votes.

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#4 - Lies Wide Shut (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 148 votes.

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#3 - Parentsite (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 122 votes.

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#2 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 98 votes.

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#1 - Gossip Gone, Girl (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 79 votes.

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