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The Best Episodes of Gossip Girl

Every episode of Gossip Girl ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gossip Girl!

Worst episode
S2E10 I Am Gossip
6.2224 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.2avg
Binge time
21h 8m
22 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 7 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West
    7.8/10(470 votes)
    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Joshua Safran
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 6 - Parentsite
    7.6/10(573 votes)
    S1:E6

    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.

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  3. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 4 - One Flew Over the Cuck's Nest
    7.6/10(242 votes)
    S2:E4

    Julien struggles to show Grace's true colors to Obie. Audrey and Max suspect Aki is keeping a secret. Zoya learns of Nick's betrayal.

    Director:Sophia Takal
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 6 - How to Bury a Millionaire
    7.6/10(213 votes)
    S2:E6

    A familiar figure blackmails Kate into ruining an important event. Obie proposes a transactional offer that would destroy his family to Gossip Girl.

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  5. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 8 - Y Lu's Mamá También
    7.6/10(208 votes)
    S2:E8

    Max and Audrey scheme to redeem Kiki's reputation – at the expense of Aki's feelings. Kate receives an ultimatum about the future of Gossip Girl.

    Writer:Joe Fazzio

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  6. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 3 - Great Reputations
    7.4/10(244 votes)
    S2:E3

    Though finally the new queen of Constance, Monet yearns for a real rivalry with Julien. Meanwhile, Obie asks for Julien's help managing their friends ahead of meeting Grace's family.

    Director:Sophia Takal
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 5 - Hope Sinks
    7.3/10(570 votes)
    S1:E5

    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.

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  9. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 8 - Posts on a Scandal
    7.3/10(389 votes)
    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Kenny Leon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 9 - I Know What You Did Last Summit
    7.3/10(184 votes)
    S2:E9

    Max, Audrey, and Aki navigate the growing complications of being a triad. Kate enters an uneasy alliance with a former foe. Julien weathers her quest to destroy Gossip Girl alone – until a shocking implication hits too close to home.

    Director:Joshua Safran
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 3 - Lies Wide Shut
    7.2/10(670 votes)
    S1:E3

    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.

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  12. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 9 - Blackberry Narcissus
    7.2/10(386 votes)
    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 12 - Gossip Gone, Girl
    7.2/10(364 votes)
    S1:E12

    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.

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  14. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 10 - Final Cancellation
    7.2/10(343 votes)
    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Craig Johnson
    Writer:Ryan Koehn

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  15. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming at Dinner
    7.2/10(283 votes)
    S2:E2

    Zoya spends more time with Shan's family--much to Nick's annoyance--while Max's parents host an important dinner that descends into chaos.

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  16. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 7 - Dress Me Up! Dress Me Down!
    7.1/10(199 votes)
    S2:E7

    While Audrey juggles her father, his new girlfriend, and Kiki's launch, Gossip Girl drives a wedge between her and Julien.

    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 5 - Games, Trains, and Automobiles
    7.0/10(203 votes)
    S2:E5

    Kate, Jordan, and Wendy attempt to conceal Gossip Girl's identity from a determined Mike. Audrey breaks down after Max and Aki go away on a trip without her.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writer:Ryan Koehn

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  18. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 1 - Deb Brawl in a Blue Dress
    6.8/10(305 votes)
    S2:E1

    As the crew looks forward to a fresh start in the new year, a debutante ball threatens already fragile bonds.

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  19. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 11 - You Can't Take It with Jules
    6.8/10(337 votes)
    S1:E11

    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.

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  20. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 2 - She's Having a Maybe
    6.8/10(733 votes)
    S1:E2

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

    Director:Karena Evans

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  21. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 4 - Fire Walks with Z
    6.7/10(607 votes)
    S1:E4

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

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  22. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 1 - Just Another Girl on the MTA
    6.7/10(1128 votes)
    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Karena Evans
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 10 - I Am Gossip
    6.2/10(224 votes)
    S2:E10

    Julien sets out to destroy Gossip Girl only to find herself in a surprising final showdown at the Met Gala.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Once Upon a Time in the Upper West" is the best rated episode of Gossip Girl. It scored 7.8/10 from 470 votes. Directed by Joshua Safran and written by Unknown, it aired on November 25, 2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Parentsite".

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