Gossip Woman right here, and she or he’s bringing within the newest information straight from the Higher East Aspect. Over six seasons, tv would by no means be the identical once more, because of the ultra-fab and uber-rich of New York Metropolis. However daddy’s cash has its penalties. A wad of Benjamins might simply purchase fame and associates, however no amount of money can save somebody from the wrath of Gossip Woman.
Though the supposedly teen collection could have earned its notoriety due to the way it glamorizes underage ingesting and extreme habits, some episodes refreshingly stood out from the standard hedonistic escapades. With out additional ado, listed below are the ten greatest Gossip Woman episodes, ranked.
10
“Pilot”
Season 1, Episode 1 (2007)
The unique Queen Bee, Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Vigorous), lastly returns to New York after mysteriously shifting to Connecticut for boarding faculty. Her previous circle is shocked at her abrupt look, however none extra so than her “greatest buddy” Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester). Blair feels threatened after discovering Serena as soon as slept together with her boyfriend, Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford). Outcasts Dan (Penn Badgley) and Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen) attempt to discover their place amongst the Higher East Aspect elite.
It may get tough navigating the fluctuating social dynamics of the Higher East Aspect, however the present’s premiere episode lays down the groundwork effectively. Aside from setting the tone for Gossip Woman, the pilot episode does an distinctive job of building who the characters are and the relationships they share. It additionally strikes the best steadiness of drama, shock worth, and nuance, stopping characters from being caught within the wealthy-working-class binary, and displaying that regardless of how a lot wealth you accumulate, there’ll at all times be issues.
9
“The Mistaken Goodbye”
Season 4, Episode 22 (2011)
Because the aftermath of Blair’s accident slowly reveals itself, Chuck helps her by way of trauma. No matter Blair desires, she will get. Serena admits her errors and reconciles with Blair, whereas Nate pursues a brand new media-driven path. Charlie’s secret id is blown, inflicting a commotion among the many household. As all of that is occurring, Dan tries to determine his true emotions for Blair.
It’s straightforward to make use of chaos as a shock worth, however “The Mistaken Goodbye” proves that emotional weight is simply as highly effective a software. Chuck and Blair’s night time spirals from hazard to ardour, solely to finish in sacrifice as Chuck lets her go. In the meantime, Serena takes actual possession of her decisions, whereas Dan’s secret manuscript threatens to uproot his place among the many Higher East Aspect’s elite.
8
“A lot ‘I Do’ About Nothing”
Season 1, Episode 18 (2008)
Georgina tries to destroy Serena by exposing her previous, however Serena decides to inform Dan the reality about by chance killing somebody. Dan feels betrayed by the mess Serena places him into and breaks issues off together with her. Blair lastly reunites with Chuck, however he runs away in concern of dedication. Rufus confesses his emotions to Lily, however she chooses to undergo together with her marriage ceremony to Bart.
Earlier than “A lot ‘I Do’ About Nothing,” Georgina (performed by Michelle Trachtenberg) has been latching onto Serena and the gang like a parasite, ready for the best second to suck them dry. Serena might barely do something about it — in spite of everything, she was there when Georgina acquired somebody killed. However for the primary time, Blair and Dan staff as much as pull off a devilish revenge scheme. Shocking for Dan, however for Blair, it’s simply one other regular day.
7
“The Darkish Night time”
Season 2, Episode 3 (2008)
A citywide blackout places a glamorous occasion on maintain. Dan tries to patch issues up with Serena, however they only can’t appear to get their messages throughout with out getting riled up. Nate hides his affair with Catherine, however Vanessa pressures him for the reality, resulting in a painfully trustworthy second between them. Blair is annoyed that her future husband can not fulfill her extra intimate wants. Chuck, nonetheless, nonetheless is aware of what Blair likes.
The actual most important character of “The Darkish Night time” is the blackout itself. With one in all their fundamental wants stripped off towards their will, these Higher East Siders are utterly susceptible in pitch black darkness. Everybody’s pressured to confront their very own fears and secrets and techniques. By the point the lights are again on, so is their conscience.
6
“The Debarted”
Season 3, Episode 12 (2009)
On the anniversary of Bart’s demise, Chuck struggles to deal with his mounting grief, most of which stems from a way of guilt. Blair tries to help him, however he resists. Ultimately, the extra he retains to himself, the extra feelings he piles up, resulting in an intense emotional breakdown. As for Serena and Nate, the 2 are caught up in an undesirable scenario when the previous experiences a near-fatal crash, no because of Nate’s careless cousin.
“The Debarted” strips Chuck’s shiny facade and divulges his true nature: he’s gentle (and truly has an fascinating arc in Gossip Woman). However Chuck, being Chuck, is strolling on a tightrope between placing up a metal entrance and being damaged from loss. However Blair proves she’s the one one who can lower by way of the armor. Regardless of how hard-headed Chuck and Blair could be, the 2 at all times have one another’s backs.
5
“Victor/Victrola”
Season 1, Episode 7 (2007)
Chuck tries to be his personal man within the enterprise world, solely to be undermined by his rags-to-riches enterprise magnate father. Regardless of what number of instances Blair tries to persuade him, Nate lastly admits that he by no means cherished her. Heartbroken, Blair acts recklessly at Chuck’s new burlesque membership, the place the 2 finally catch emotions for one another behind a limousine. In the meantime, Serena and Dan try to be extra open about their relationship, whereas Jenny finds herself dismissed by Blair after telling her some painful truths.
Addison Rae as soon as sang, “Dropping all my innocence within the again seat,” — which actually describes the ending of “Victor, Victrola.” Beforehand, Blair and Chuck had been by no means the apparent couple, and she or he definitely had no intention of dropping her virginity to him. They had been, nonetheless, consistently butting heads with their sharp opinions and their shared love of unadulterated scheming. This episode is only the start of the 2’s tumultuous but entertaining relationship, and there’s nonetheless extra to return.
4
“Final Tango, Then Paris”
Season 3, Episode 22 (2010)
“Final Tango, Then Paris,” is a endless chain response of plot twists that ends in an explosion. Jenny snaps a photograph of Dan and Serena asleep collectively. Blair, after going forwards and backwards together with her emotions, chooses Chuck — solely to find he’s slept with Jenny moments earlier than their reunion. Jenny is exiled to Hudson, Serena ditches Nate for Paris with Blair, and Georgina crashes in with information of her being pregnant — with Dan’s child.
Simply as issues couldn’t get any worse for these flawed characters, “Final Tango, Then Paris,” reveals them at their lowest. Mockingly, this makes it among the finest episodes of the drama collection, just because everybody’s worst impulses collide. What makes the finale much more unapologizing is how cruelly timed the betrayals are. Jenny’s determined try and matter prices her every part, whereas Chuck sabotages his personal happiness on the brink of redemption.
3
“The Goodbye Gossip Woman”
Season 2, Episode 25 (2009)
With their togas on and their diplomas prepared, “The Goodbye Gossip Woman” is the quintessential highschool commencement episode. However in terms of the Higher East Siders, Gossip Woman is crashing the occasion. The infamous weblog goes on a blast, branding Serena “irrelevant,” Blair “weak,” Dan “an insider,” Nate “whore,” and Chuck “a coward.” Serena vows to take Gossip Woman down, solely to be taught that they’re the rationale why the location exists within the first place.
Even at their highest triumph of their teenage faculty lives, Gossip Woman reveals no mercy. The location isn’t afraid to put out all of the tea, mentioning Serena’s concern of irrelevance, Blair’s desperation for Chuck’s love, and Dan’s denial of turning into “one in all them.” As a substitute of letting them go, Gossip Woman proves she’s coming with them to varsity.
2
“The Finish of the Affair?”
Season 5, Episode 11 (2012)
“The Finish of the Affair?” jumps between present-day suspicion and flashbacks of the automobile crash aftermath. Chuck struggles to know why Blair has instantly lower him off, whereas Louis suspects an affair and drags Chuck into investigating her. In the meantime, Blair is secretly leaning on Dan, who helps her cover late-night outings and her emotional breakdowns.
Gossip Woman has seen Blair making the wildest decisions, however none examine to the one on this episode. Blair made a determined promise to God on the hospital: if Chuck survived his near-fatal accidents, she would marry Louis. What seems like betrayal is admittedly self-sacrifice in this Gossip Woman storyline. She loves Chuck a lot, she’s keen to chain herself to Louis for his survival. Chuck, being the cussed man he’s, isn’t going to let Blair off the hook with out solutions.
1
“New York, I Love You XOXO”
Season 6, Episode 10 (2012)
“New York, I Love You XOXO” doesn’t skimp on the surprising chaos. Bart, who faked his demise again in Season 2, falls to his demise after a confrontation together with his personal son. This leaves Chuck and Blair fugitives till Jack pushes them to marry beneath spousal privilege. In the meantime, Dan slips Serena his last chapter, which reveals he has been Gossip Woman all alongside.
It’s the conclusion everybody has been ready six seasons for. Whereas viewers have their very own constructive and damaging spins about Dan being Gossip Woman this complete time, it’s nonetheless a stunning revelation, nonetheless. The collection additionally ends on a bittersweet notice. Flash ahead 5 years, everybody’s again and joyful in Blair’s residence — even Jenny — to witness Serena and Dan tying the knot.
