The Best Episodes of Gossip Girl Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.6/10(1111 votes)

   #1 - Just Another Girl on the MTA

   S1:E17/8/2021

   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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   Director:Karena Evans

   Writer:Unknown
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   6.8/10(724 votes)

   #2 - She's Having a Maybe

   S1:E27/15/2021

   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

   Writer:April Blair

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   Director:Karena Evans

   Writer:April Blair
3. 

   7.2/10(661 votes)

   #3 - Lies Wide Shut

   S1:E37/22/2021

   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.

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Lila Feinberg

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Lila Feinberg
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   6.6/10(597 votes)

   #4 - Fire Walks with Z

   S1:E47/29/2021

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

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writers:Baindu Saidu, Courtney Perdue

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writers:Baindu Saidu, Courtney Perdue
5. 

   7.3/10(561 votes)

   #5 - Hope Sinks

   S1:E58/5/2021

   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.

   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writer:Aaron Fullerton

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   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writer:Aaron Fullerton
6. 

   7.5/10(563 votes)

   #6 - Parentsite

   S1:E68/12/2021

   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.

   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writer:Ashley Wigfield

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   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writer:Ashley Wigfield
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   7.8/10(460 votes)

   #7 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West

   S1:E711/25/2021

   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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   Director:Joshua Safran

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   7.3/10(381 votes)

   #8 - Posts on a Scandal

   S1:E811/25/2021

   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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   Director:Kenny Leon

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.2/10(378 votes)

   #9 - Blackberry Narcissus

   S1:E911/25/2021

   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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   Director:Satya Bhabha

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.2/10(335 votes)

    #10 - Final Cancellation

    S1:E1012/2/2021

    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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    Director:Craig Johnson

    Writer:Ryan Koehn
11. 

    6.9/10(328 votes)

    #11 - You Can't Take It with Jules

    S1:E1112/2/2021

    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.

    Director:Unknown

    Writers:Jasheika James, Janeika James

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    Director:Unknown

    Writers:Jasheika James, Janeika James
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    7.3/10(355 votes)

    #12 - Gossip Gone, Girl

    S1:E1212/2/2021

    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.

    Director:Darren Grant

    Writer:Kelli Breslin

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    Director:Darren Grant

    Writer:Kelli Breslin