http://204.2.183.89:3030/videos/list/35811-gossip-girl-season-1 Based on the popular book series of the same name, this drama gives viewers a peek into the world of privileged teenagers on an elite private school in New York City. The story is written by "The O.C.'s Josh Schwartz" and "Stephanie Savage", and directed by "Mark Piznarski" who has worked on series like "Everwood" and "Veronica Mars". http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/142420-gossip-girl-episode-18-much-i-do-about-nothing Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with the manipulative and evil Georgina Sparks. Lily, while keeping Rufus in her mind, prepares for her wedding with Bart Bass that is designed to be the Upper East Side?s social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past and they try to work things out after Dan has cheated on her, will it be too late? An unexpected guest shows up at Lily and Bart?s wedding. Georgina goes somewhere where she can do no harm. Blair plans to go somewhere with Chuck. In the first-season finale, Blair comes to Serena's defense and faces off with Georgina, while an emotional Serena finally comes clean to Dan about her past. Elsewhere, Lily continues planning her extravagant wedding to Bart, but thoughts of Rufus keep distracting her. Model and heiress Lydia Hearst guest stars as Lily's interior decorator. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/142420-gossip-girl-episode-18-much-i-do-about-nothing Tue, 20 May 2008 11:12:52 -0400 Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with the manipulative and evil Georgina Sparks. Lily, while keeping Rufus in her mind, prepares for her wedding with Bart Bass that is designed to be the Upper East Side?s social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past and they try to work things out after Dan has cheated on her, will it be too late? An unexpected guest shows up at Lily and Bart?s wedding. Georgina goes somewhere where she can do no harm. Blair plans to go somewhere with Chuck. In the first-season finale, Blair comes to Serena's defense and faces off with Georgina, while an emotional Serena finally comes clean to Dan about her past. Elsewhere, Lily continues planning her extravagant wedding to Bart, but thoughts of Rufus keep distracting her. Model and heiress Lydia Hearst guest stars as Lily's interior decorator. Gossip Girl episode 18 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121774-gossip-girl-episode-17-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. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121774-gossip-girl-episode-17-all-about-my-brother Tue, 13 May 2008 12:21:40 -0400 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. Gossip Girl episode 17 - All About My Brother http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121770-gossip-girl-episode-16-desperately-seeking-serena Serena's Upper East Side world is turned upside down when her former partner in all things bad, Georgina Sparks, returns to Manhattan to stir up trouble and Serena's past. When Dan notices that Serena seems preoccupied he jumps to the conclusion that it must have something to do with Serena's new roommate and soon-to-be step-brother, Chuck. Nate finds romance with the last person he was expecting to connect with, Vanessa. Jenny meets a new guy, Asher Hornsby, who just might be her ticket to permanent popularity. Finally, Blair hatches a secret plan to sabotage her biggest rival, Nelly Yuki. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121770-gossip-girl-episode-16-desperately-seeking-serena Tue, 13 May 2008 12:19:44 -0400 Serena's Upper East Side world is turned upside down when her former partner in all things bad, Georgina Sparks, returns to Manhattan to stir up trouble and Serena's past. When Dan notices that Serena seems preoccupied he jumps to the conclusion that it must have something to do with Serena's new roommate and soon-to-be step-brother, Chuck. Nate finds romance with the last person he was expecting to connect with, Vanessa. Jenny meets a new guy, Asher Hornsby, who just might be her ticket to permanent popularity. Finally, Blair hatches a secret plan to sabotage her biggest rival, Nelly Yuki. Gossip Girl episode 16 - Desperately Seeking Serena http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121760-gossip-girl-episode-15-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. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121760-gossip-girl-episode-15-the-blair-bitch-project Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:44 -0400 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. Gossip Girl episode 15 - The Blair Bitch Project http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121750-gossip-girl-episode-14-gossip-girl-revealed Anonymous blogger Gossip Girl spreads news that ``it girl'' Serena has returned to Manhattan; Serena's best friend has conflicting feelings about the return; additional footage includes deleted scenes, outtakes, interviews and special commentary. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121750-gossip-girl-episode-14-gossip-girl-revealed Tue, 13 May 2008 12:10:58 -0400 Anonymous blogger Gossip Girl spreads news that ``it girl'' Serena has returned to Manhattan; Serena's best friend has conflicting feelings about the return; additional footage includes deleted scenes, outtakes, interviews and special commentary. Gossip Girl episode 14 - Gossip Girl Revealed http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121740-gossip-girl-episode-13-a-thin-line-between-chuck-and-nate There are rumors around school that Serena is pregnant, but what Gossip Girl didn't know when she printed photos of Serena buying pregnancy tests is that she was buying them for Blair, and that Blair isn't even sure whether Nate or Chuck is the (potential) father. But when Chuck gives that info to Gossip Girl, Blair is abandoned by Nate and her cadre of friends/followers, and her reputation is ruined. After Blair's ouster, a girl named Hazel steps up as the new queen bee, and Jenny seems poised to become her second in command. Dan tells Serena he loves her, even if she's not pregnant, but Serena is creeped out because she's afraid of turning into her mother. Blair finds out she's not pregnant, but decides to run from her scandal anyway by spending a semester in France. Serena appears on the helipad just as Blair's about to leave and convinces her to stay. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121740-gossip-girl-episode-13-a-thin-line-between-chuck-and-nate Tue, 13 May 2008 12:05:09 -0400 There are rumors around school that Serena is pregnant, but what Gossip Girl didn't know when she printed photos of Serena buying pregnancy tests is that she was buying them for Blair, and that Blair isn't even sure whether Nate or Chuck is the (potential) father. But when Chuck gives that info to Gossip Girl, Blair is abandoned by Nate and her cadre of friends/followers, and her reputation is ruined. After Blair's ouster, a girl named Hazel steps up as the new queen bee, and Jenny seems poised to become her second in command. Dan tells Serena he loves her, even if she's not pregnant, but Serena is creeped out because she's afraid of turning into her mother. Blair finds out she's not pregnant, but decides to run from her scandal anyway by spending a semester in France. Serena appears on the helipad just as Blair's about to leave and convinces her to stay. Gossip Girl episode 13 - A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121737-gossip-girl-episode-12-school-lies Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck and their entourage break into the school swimming pool for a night of fun, but when a member of their group nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the person responsible for the break-in. Everyone agrees to keep a secret pact and say nothing, but it ultimately creates major tension between Serena and Dan, who isnt sure hes ready to take the fall for someone else and risk his future. Vanessa is working on a documentary project about private schools and accidentally captures Blair and Chuck discussing their affair. Lily contemplates telling Rufus how she really feels about him. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121737-gossip-girl-episode-12-school-lies Tue, 13 May 2008 12:02:12 -0400 Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck and their entourage break into the school swimming pool for a night of fun, but when a member of their group nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the person responsible for the break-in. Everyone agrees to keep a secret pact and say nothing, but it ultimately creates major tension between Serena and Dan, who isnt sure hes ready to take the fall for someone else and risk his future. Vanessa is working on a documentary project about private schools and accidentally captures Blair and Chuck discussing their affair. Lily contemplates telling Rufus how she really feels about him. Gossip Girl episode 12 - School Lies http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121734-gossip-girl-episode-11-roman-holiday When Blair's father, Harold, comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest -- his boyfriend, Roman -- Blair finds it difficult to hide her disappointment and tries to break them up by inviting Ramon's old boyfriend to their Christmas party. After Blair's dad explains that he and Ramon bought a vineyard in France and he isn't coming home, he surprises her by asking her to spend the summer in France. Chuck texts Blair that Nate has joined him in Monaco, worrying Blair that Chuck may disclose the details of their hook-up. After Rufus finds out that Alison has been talking to her former lover, they discuss the possibility of divorcing, and Alison decides to go back to Hudson. Rufus calls Lily on Christmas morning with hopes of rekindling their relationship, unaware that her boyfriend Bart Bass has asked her to marry him. When Vanessa gets one of Dan's stories published in the New Yorker as a present, Serena labors to find a better present, and ends up asking Vanessa for help. Blair realizes that Vanessa is interested in Dan, and warns Vanessa to keep her distance. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121734-gossip-girl-episode-11-roman-holiday Tue, 13 May 2008 11:56:59 -0400 When Blair's father, Harold, comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest -- his boyfriend, Roman -- Blair finds it difficult to hide her disappointment and tries to break them up by inviting Ramon's old boyfriend to their Christmas party. After Blair's dad explains that he and Ramon bought a vineyard in France and he isn't coming home, he surprises her by asking her to spend the summer in France. Chuck texts Blair that Nate has joined him in Monaco, worrying Blair that Chuck may disclose the details of their hook-up. After Rufus finds out that Alison has been talking to her former lover, they discuss the possibility of divorcing, and Alison decides to go back to Hudson. Rufus calls Lily on Christmas morning with hopes of rekindling their relationship, unaware that her boyfriend Bart Bass has asked her to marry him. When Vanessa gets one of Dan's stories published in the New Yorker as a present, Serena labors to find a better present, and ends up asking Vanessa for help. Blair realizes that Vanessa is interested in Dan, and warns Vanessa to keep her distance. Gossip Girl episode 11 - Roman Holiday http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121730-gossip-girl-episode-10-hi-society Serena has absolutely no intention of attending the upcoming Debutante Ball, until her manipulative grandmother, CeCe, announces that she won't take no for an answer. Unfortunately, Dan isn't exactly what CeCe had in mind in terms of a suitable escort for Serena, and she makes her opinion heard loud and clear, causing a rift between Serena and Dan. Although they are officially broken up, Blair and Nate decide to go to the ball together as friends, but they're back in each others' arms by the end of the night. Jenny finds herself torn between attending her mother's art opening or following her dreams to the Debutante Ball, even though it's against her parents' wishes. Rufus learns the real reason Lily broke up with him all those years ago: CeCe threatened to cut off her inheritance. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121730-gossip-girl-episode-10-hi-society Tue, 13 May 2008 11:54:08 -0400 Serena has absolutely no intention of attending the upcoming Debutante Ball, until her manipulative grandmother, CeCe, announces that she won't take no for an answer. Unfortunately, Dan isn't exactly what CeCe had in mind in terms of a suitable escort for Serena, and she makes her opinion heard loud and clear, causing a rift between Serena and Dan. Although they are officially broken up, Blair and Nate decide to go to the ball together as friends, but they're back in each others' arms by the end of the night. Jenny finds herself torn between attending her mother's art opening or following her dreams to the Debutante Ball, even though it's against her parents' wishes. Rufus learns the real reason Lily broke up with him all those years ago: CeCe threatened to cut off her inheritance. Gossip Girl episode 10 - Hi, Society http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121726-gossip-girl-episode-09-blair-waldorf-must-pie- While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Serena tells Blair that she saw Chuck and Blair together. Blair admits to having slept with Chuck twice, and gets defensive and angry when Serena expresses concern. Blair disinvites Serena and her family from dinner, and when Serena tells Dan, he invites her and her family to the Humphrey house. Serena's mom Alison reluctantly agrees, hoping that Rufus won't tell the kids about their complicated romantic history. But even she was unaware that Lily, Rufus's estranged wife is home, and the secrets all come out over dinner. Lily tells Rufus that if he wants their marriage to work, he needs to cut Alison out of his life. Blair's emotions spiral out of control when she learns that her father isn't coming home for Thanksgiving because her mother told him that she, Blair, doesn't want to see him. Nate spends the holiday with his mom and dad, but their awkward dinner quickly goes from bad to worse, and the Captain ends up in the hospital after mixing pain killers and alcohol. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121726-gossip-girl-episode-09-blair-waldorf-must-pie- Tue, 13 May 2008 11:52:21 -0400 While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Serena tells Blair that she saw Chuck and Blair together. Blair admits to having slept with Chuck twice, and gets defensive and angry when Serena expresses concern. Blair disinvites Serena and her family from dinner, and when Serena tells Dan, he invites her and her family to the Humphrey house. Serena's mom Alison reluctantly agrees, hoping that Rufus won't tell the kids about their complicated romantic history. But even she was unaware that Lily, Rufus's estranged wife is home, and the secrets all come out over dinner. Lily tells Rufus that if he wants their marriage to work, he needs to cut Alison out of his life. Blair's emotions spiral out of control when she learns that her father isn't coming home for Thanksgiving because her mother told him that she, Blair, doesn't want to see him. Nate spends the holiday with his mom and dad, but their awkward dinner quickly goes from bad to worse, and the Captain ends up in the hospital after mixing pain killers and alcohol. Gossip Girl episode 09 - Blair Waldorf Must Pie! http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121721-gossip-girl-episode-08-seventeen-candles Devastated by the current state of her relationship with Nate and still dealing with the guilt from her recent indiscretion with Chuck, Blair puts on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide the truth from her friends. Hoping to ease the tension between Serena and Vanessa, Dan takes Vanessa to Blair's party so the girls can have some bonding time, but this only ends up making Serena more uncomfortable. Jenny brings her mom home for a surprise visit, but Rufus may not be ready to forgive and forget. Nate's parents ask him to give the family diamond ring to Blair so Eleanor won't pull her business from Nate's father in the wake of his arrest for embezzlement and fraud. Nate confides in Chuck, and Chuck tells him to stop letting his parents control him. But Chuck doesn't really have Nate's best interests at heart-- he's interested in Blair himself, and he tells her that Nate is only considering getting back together with her because his parents asked him to. Nate decides to stand up to his parents, and Chuck and Blair end up in bed. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121721-gossip-girl-episode-08-seventeen-candles Tue, 13 May 2008 11:50:42 -0400 Devastated by the current state of her relationship with Nate and still dealing with the guilt from her recent indiscretion with Chuck, Blair puts on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide the truth from her friends. Hoping to ease the tension between Serena and Vanessa, Dan takes Vanessa to Blair's party so the girls can have some bonding time, but this only ends up making Serena more uncomfortable. Jenny brings her mom home for a surprise visit, but Rufus may not be ready to forgive and forget. Nate's parents ask him to give the family diamond ring to Blair so Eleanor won't pull her business from Nate's father in the wake of his arrest for embezzlement and fraud. Nate confides in Chuck, and Chuck tells him to stop letting his parents control him. But Chuck doesn't really have Nate's best interests at heart-- he's interested in Blair himself, and he tells her that Nate is only considering getting back together with her because his parents asked him to. Nate decides to stand up to his parents, and Chuck and Blair end up in bed. Gossip Girl episode 08 - Seventeen Candles http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121720-gossip-girl-episode-07-victor-victrola Serena and Dan's relationship is blossoming, and it appears it's about to become physical. Chuck contemplates investing in a burlesque club in the hopes of making his hard-to-please father, Bart, proud of him. Nate confronts his father, Captain, about the drugs he found in the house, but his father denies having a problem. But when Nate sees his father buying more drugs, he tells his mother, who is deep in denial. When Captain loses his temper and punches Nate in public, Nate lets the police arrest him, hoping that getting busted for possession will make his father clean up, but instead Captain is charged with fraud and embezzlemen t-- a case the authorities have been building for a long time. Jenny discovers a secret her father, Rufus, and mother, Alison, have been keeping from her: that her mother is having an affair. When Jenny reveals to Blair that Nate isn't over Serena yet, Blair takes her anger out on Jenny, and ends up making out with Chuck. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121720-gossip-girl-episode-07-victor-victrola Tue, 13 May 2008 11:49:03 -0400 Serena and Dan's relationship is blossoming, and it appears it's about to become physical. Chuck contemplates investing in a burlesque club in the hopes of making his hard-to-please father, Bart, proud of him. Nate confronts his father, Captain, about the drugs he found in the house, but his father denies having a problem. But when Nate sees his father buying more drugs, he tells his mother, who is deep in denial. When Captain loses his temper and punches Nate in public, Nate lets the police arrest him, hoping that getting busted for possession will make his father clean up, but instead Captain is charged with fraud and embezzlemen t-- a case the authorities have been building for a long time. Jenny discovers a secret her father, Rufus, and mother, Alison, have been keeping from her: that her mother is having an affair. When Jenny reveals to Blair that Nate isn't over Serena yet, Blair takes her anger out on Jenny, and ends up making out with Chuck. Gossip Girl episode 07 - Victor, Victrola http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121718-gossip-girl-episode-06-the-handmaiden-s-tale Dan and Serena are trying to figure out what they mean to each other when Vanessa, Dan?s childhood crush, returns home and declares her feelings for him. At the infamous masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt, but Nate is distracted by his feelings for Serena. Dan is torn between Serena and Vanessa, but ultimately chooses to pursue Serena and keep his relationship with Vanessa platonic. Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event in order to make Bart Bass jealous. Nate finds cocaine that belongs to his father. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121718-gossip-girl-episode-06-the-handmaiden-s-tale Tue, 13 May 2008 11:47:30 -0400 Dan and Serena are trying to figure out what they mean to each other when Vanessa, Dan?s childhood crush, returns home and declares her feelings for him. At the infamous masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt, but Nate is distracted by his feelings for Serena. Dan is torn between Serena and Vanessa, but ultimately chooses to pursue Serena and keep his relationship with Vanessa platonic. Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event in order to make Bart Bass jealous. Nate finds cocaine that belongs to his father. Gossip Girl episode 06 - The Handmaiden's Tale http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121710-gossip-girl-episode-05-dare-devil Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date. The same night, Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high stakes game of "truth or dare." Meanwhile, when Lily discovers that Eric is missing from his treatment center, she finds herself seeking help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121710-gossip-girl-episode-05-dare-devil Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:15 -0400 Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date. The same night, Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high stakes game of "truth or dare." Meanwhile, when Lily discovers that Eric is missing from his treatment center, she finds herself seeking help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus. Gossip Girl episode 05 - Dare Devil http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121707-gossip-girl-episode-04-bad-news-blair Blair?s mother, Eleanor, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. However, Blair's happiness soon turns to feelings of betrayal and jealousy when Serena moves into the spotlight and Blair finds herself back in Serena's shadow. Meanwhile, Serena and Dan are reminded once again that they come from two very different worlds, and Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys' weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121707-gossip-girl-episode-04-bad-news-blair Tue, 13 May 2008 11:43:05 -0400 Blair?s mother, Eleanor, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. However, Blair's happiness soon turns to feelings of betrayal and jealousy when Serena moves into the spotlight and Blair finds herself back in Serena's shadow. Meanwhile, Serena and Dan are reminded once again that they come from two very different worlds, and Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys' weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week. Gossip Girl episode 04 - Bad News Blair http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121702-gossip-girl-episode-03-poison-ivy The Upper East Side teens from Constance Billard and St. Jude's prepare for a much-anticipated visit from the Ivy League representatives. Blair uncovers a scandalous secret about Serena that may not remain a secret much longer. Dan has his heart and future set on the coveted usher position for the Dartmouth rep, only to be beat out by Nate, who has no interest in the school despite pressure from his controlling father, The Captain. Meanwhile, Jenny bonds with Serena's younger brother, Eric, and Rufus must swallow his pride and ask Lily for a favor to help his son, Dan. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121702-gossip-girl-episode-03-poison-ivy Tue, 13 May 2008 11:40:41 -0400 The Upper East Side teens from Constance Billard and St. Jude's prepare for a much-anticipated visit from the Ivy League representatives. Blair uncovers a scandalous secret about Serena that may not remain a secret much longer. Dan has his heart and future set on the coveted usher position for the Dartmouth rep, only to be beat out by Nate, who has no interest in the school despite pressure from his controlling father, The Captain. Meanwhile, Jenny bonds with Serena's younger brother, Eric, and Rufus must swallow his pride and ask Lily for a favor to help his son, Dan. Gossip Girl episode 03 - Poison Ivy http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121691-gossip-girl-episode-02-the-wild-brunch In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from her best friend Blair, who reveals that she knows Serena slept with her boyfriend, Nate, before mysteriously running off to boarding school. As if it couldn't get any chillier, Serena decides to take Dan to arch-enemy Chuck's fundraiser brunch at The Palace, and Jenny seeks advice from Blair, who realizes she may have something to gain by allowing Jenny into her inner circle. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121691-gossip-girl-episode-02-the-wild-brunch Tue, 13 May 2008 11:35:25 -0400 In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from her best friend Blair, who reveals that she knows Serena slept with her boyfriend, Nate, before mysteriously running off to boarding school. As if it couldn't get any chillier, Serena decides to take Dan to arch-enemy Chuck's fundraiser brunch at The Palace, and Jenny seeks advice from Blair, who realizes she may have something to gain by allowing Jenny into her inner circle. Gossip Girl episode 02 - The Wild Brunch http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121672-gossip-girl-episode-01-pilot Gossip Girl is busy spreading the news that "it girl" Serena Van Der Woodsen has returned to Manhattan after a mysterious and self-imposed exile to boarding school. Serena's best friend, Blair Waldorf, has conflicted feelings about her friend's return since she has enjoyed being the Queen Bee during Serena's absence and might not be ready to relinquish her new position on the social ladder, not to mention the fact that she has always suspected there may be unspoken feelings between Serena and her longtime boyfriend, Nate. http://www.freewebs.com/apps/videos/view/121672-gossip-girl-episode-01-pilot Tue, 13 May 2008 11:26:45 -0400 Gossip Girl is busy spreading the news that "it girl" Serena Van Der Woodsen has returned to Manhattan after a mysterious and self-imposed exile to boarding school. Serena's best friend, Blair Waldorf, has conflicted feelings about her friend's return since she has enjoyed being the Queen Bee during Serena's absence and might not be ready to relinquish her new position on the social ladder, not to mention the fact that she has always suspected there may be unspoken feelings between Serena and her longtime boyfriend, Nate. Gossip Girl episode 01 - Pilot