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Season 1 – Gossip Girl

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High school is over for the privileged former students at an exclusive prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, but Gossip Girl still shares text-messaged scoops on scandals and heartache. As the graduates embark on their futures, with some attending college and others focusing on burgeoning careers, Gossip Girl continues to stir the pot and feed any potential scandals. And still the identity of Gossip Girl remains a mystery. From executive producers Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Leslie Morgenstein, Bob Levy and Joshua Safran.
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Critics Consensus

Inappropriate to some and droll to others, Gossip Girl appeals to a broad audience with stylish costumes and a look into a nasty, upscale world.

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LaToya Ferguson AV Club Sep 24, 2018
Gossip Girl depicted its characters' excessive power and wealth as a double-edged sword, but it still cast their Upper East Side ecosystem in an aspirational light, thanks to the audience surrogates in the Humphrey family. Go to Full Review Robin Oliver Sydney Morning Herald Feb 27, 2018
Developed from novels by Cecily von Ziege, Gossip Girl has lots of characters and shifting relationships and could be heading for a longer run that The O.C. Go to Full Review Kat Brown Empire Magazine Oct 20, 2017
4/5
Once the rubbish pilot is out of the way, Josh 'The OC' Schwartz's glossy new drama is a sparky pleasure. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. Sep 26, 2022
Highly bingable... Go to Full Review Seth Freilich Pajiba Jun 11, 2018
It's got all the elements of good, smutty, check-your-brain-at-the-door soapy distraction: mystery, scandal, bitches, and blandly attractive actors who can probably memorize all of their lines. Go to Full Review Molly McLaughlin Bust Magazine Oct 4, 2017
Gossip Girl's portrayal of young women and their relationships was often highly nuanced. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stewart F @stewartflaherty Oct 2, 2026 Enjoyable. High school rich kid setting with story telling that ranges from wild to "I can relate." Chuck Bass my favorite character, bad guy with inherent good lurking beneath the sin he can't control. See more Raquel E @raquelea Aug 30, 2026 An undeniably addictive guilty pleasure, but one whose entertainment value often exceeds the quality of its writing. The season moves quickly enough to keep me watching, and a few characters and relationships are enjoyable, but corny dialogue, plot holes, excessive manufactured drama, and frustrating storylines kept me from becoming genuinely invested. Some character choices were also difficult to look past, making an already messy cast much harder to root for. Entertaining, but rarely particularly good. See more Ellie N @EllieN Jun 13, 2026 I know a lot of people watch Gossip Girl for its soap opera quality and chaos, which it sure provides, but I think the writing doesn't get enough credit because of how much subtlety is lost amongst ship wars, idealization of anti-heros and very specific hate on some characters with no explanation. Gossip Girl writers, at least until Season 4, which I'm on, are unwilling to compromise the plot in order to satisfy its audience and for that I will always respect them. They repeatedly create disaster, put characters through pain and regression and separate couples, basically deciding "We know what story we're telling and we want you to stay because we're telling it well." There is so much symbolism, paralels all the way down to words and complexity in the characters. They handle attachment issues, substance abuse, varied parental abuse and bullying through the character patterns. A rapist has a happy ending. They seemingly kept his character consistent and show it caused harm, but still. See more Christian F @Christian173 Jan 26, 2026 One of my all time new favourite shows See more Gareth v @geewah Jul 20, 2025 What a witless, shallow show this is. This show comprises poor acting, horrendous writing, cringe-worthy dialogue, and mindless directing. A dumb show for dumb people. See more Co D @RT83813455 May 17, 2025 I was in high school and OBSESSED at first! especially season 1 when they were still following the books which I was a huge fan of 👏 See more Read all reviews
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Norman Buckley

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Mark Piznarski

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Tony Wharmby

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Michael Fields

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J. Miller Tobin

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Patrick Norris

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 2007 Pilot Anonymous blogger Gossip Girl spreads news that "it girl" Serena has returned to Manhattan after a self-imposed exile; Serena's best friend has conflicting feelings about the return. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 2007 The Wild Brunch Serena receives an icy-cold reception from Blair; Serena decides to take Dan to archenemy Chuck's fundraiser brunch; Jenny seeks advice from Blair, who realizes she may have something to gain by letting Jenny into her inner circle. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 2007 Poison Ivy Blair uncovers a scandalous secret about Serena; Dan has his heart set on the coveted usher position for the Dartmouth representative. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 2007 Bad News Blair Blair's mother chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line; Serena and Dan remember that they come from very different worlds; Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 2007 Dare Devil Serena and Dan go on their first date; Lily discovers that Eric is missing from the treatment center. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 2007 The Handmaiden's Tale Dan's childhood friend returns home and declares her feelings for him; at the masquerade ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt; disguised Jenny and Dan sneak into the ball; Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 2007 Victor/Victrola Serena and Dan acknowledge that they are crazy about each other; Chuck contemplates investing in a burlesque club to make his father proud; Nate confronts his father (Sam Robards) about drugs he found in the house. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 2007 Seventeen Candles Nate disappoints Blair on her birthday; Dan takes Vanessa to Blair's birthday party so she can have bonding time with Serena; Jenny brings her mother home for a surprise visit; Nate's parents ask him to make a big sacrifice. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 28, 2007 Blair Waldorf Must Pie! Dan invites Serena's family to spend Thanksgiving with his, creating an uncomfortable situation for Rufus and Lily; Blair's emotions spiral out of control when she learns that her father is not coming home. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 5, 2007 Hi, Society Serena adamantly opposes attending the upcoming debutante ball, until Grandmother CeCe insists that she attend; CeCe causes a rift between Serena and Dan; Blair and Nate decide to go to the ball as friends. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 19, 2007 Roman Holiday Blair's father (John Shea) brings an unexpected guest (William Abadie) when he comes home for the holidays; Jenny and Vanessa help Serena plan a Christmas surprise for Dan; Alison's former lover (Susan Misner) calls the house, upsetting Rufus. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 2, 2008 School Lies A night of fun at the school swimming pool almost turns tragic, prompting school authorities to threaten expulsion. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 2008 A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate Gossip Girl takes pleasure in reporting that Serena van der Woodsen was spotted buying pregnancy tests. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 21, 2008 The Blair Bitch Project Blair hesitantly returns to school after being dethroned as Queen Bee; Serena struggles to adjust to living with her future stepbrother, Chuck, and receives disturbing packages from an unknown sender; Jenny's drive to be popular hits a high. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 28, 2008 Desperately Seeking Serena Georgina Sparks, Serena's former partner in all things bad, returns to Manhattan; Nate finds romance with Vanessa, the last person he would expect; Jenny meets a guy who could be her ticket to permanent popularity. Details Episode 16 Aired May 5, 2008 All About My Brother Georgina tells Serena she is prepared to reveal damaging information from Serena's past; Blair and Jenny spread scandalous rumors about each other through Gossip Girl; Dan sees Jenny's boyfriend cheating on her. Details Episode 17 Aired May 12, 2008 Woman on the Verge Serena falls back into her old habits after Georgina's revelation of the real reason Serena left Manhattan; Rufus is thrilled when his band is invited to perform at a Rolling Stone-sponsored concert. Details Episode 18 Aired May 19, 2008 Much "I Do" About Nothing Blair decides to take matters into her own hands and deal with Georgina Sparks; Lily prepares for her wedding day with Rufus on her mind; Serena finally tells Dan the truth about her past. Details

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Season Info

Director
Norman Buckley, Mark Piznarski, Tony Wharmby, Michael Fields, J. Miller Tobin, Patrick R. Norris, Janice Cooke, Lee Shallat Chemel
Executive Producer
Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Bob Levy, Leslie Morgenstein
Screenwriter
Felicia D. Henderson, Josh Schwartz, K.J. Steinberg, Jessica Queller, Joshua Safran, Paul Sciarrotta, Stephanie Savage
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 2007
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