Gossip Girl

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.

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.

Blair uncovers a scandalous secret about Serena; Dan has his heart set on the coveted usher position for the Dartmouth representative.

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.

Serena and Dan go on their first date; Lily discovers that Eric is missing from the treatment center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A night of fun at the school swimming pool almost turns tragic, prompting school authorities to threaten expulsion.

Gossip Girl takes pleasure in reporting that Serena van der Woodsen was spotted buying pregnancy tests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.