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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - The Age of Dissonance
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E18

    The Constance Billard and St. Jude seniors have the production of "The Age of Innocence". Serena has a crush on the play's director, Julian, and enlists Vanessa's knowledge of theater to help her get the guy's attention. Blair receives bad news about her future that leads her on a witch hunt for the person responsible. Dan and Rachel agree to stay away from each other in the aftermath of being discovered as more than teacher and student, but find it impossible to keep that promise. Chuck find help on an unlikely friend, Carter Baizen.

    Director:Norman Buckley
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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Chuck Versus the First Kill
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    S2:E20

    Chuck must reluctantly team up with his ex-girlfriend Jill to carry out a high-stakes rescue mission. To pull off the operation, he is forced to navigate their complicated past while keeping their objective on track.

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    S2:E14

    The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - The Goodbye Gossip Girl
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E25

    Gossip Girl decides to liven things up at the Constance Billard and St. Jude's graduation by sending out a shocking and damaging email blast in the midst of the commencement ceremony, stirring Serena to come up with a plan of attack. The Mean Girls challenge Jenny to throw her hat in the ring to succeed Blair as Queen Bee next year. Lily and Rufus struggle to repair their relationship after Lily's betrayal. As for the cliffhangers, Blair and Chuck finally... and Serena is shocked by... and Georgina decides to... and Dan, Nate, and Vanessa unknowingly.... Jenny and Eric do something they might end up regretting.

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S2:E5

    Chuck must get close to eccentric co-worker Jeff, an arcade champion whose memories hold the key to stopping a rogue satellite weapon. Big Mike introduces a corporate efficiency expert to the Buy More.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - I Must Confess
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E11

    The harassed foursome face the fact they need outside help, though some problems stay strictly in the family.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S1:E13

    Gossip Girl reports that Serena van der Woodsen was seen buying pregnancy tests. Of course, on the Upper East Side, the truth is often even juicier and more scandalous than the gossip. Nate finds out about Blair and Chuck's affair. And when everyone else finds out what happened Blair's life comes crashing down. Meanwhile, Dan struggles to tell Serena those three special words.

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Cat's Cradle
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S4:E3

    Hanna worries that her mother is keeping a dangerous secret and is determined to protect her at all costs, which leads to an uncomfortable meeting with Detective Holbrook.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Ex-Husbands and Wives
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S3:E21

    When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, while at the Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. Meanwhile, Jenny deliberately shares information with Will that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus' marriage. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair, hoping she will finally accept the fact that they are destined to be together.

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S4:E12

    An intriguing riddle from "A" has the Liars hitting the road and heading to Ravenswood, where they are surrounded by some familiar faces.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E18

    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, but will it be too late? An unexpected guest shows up at Lily and Bart's wedding. Georgina is sent somewhere where she can do no harm. Blair plans to go somewhere with Chuck.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - While You Weren't Sleeping
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S4:E16

    It wouldn't be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama, and for Eric's 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman.... but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben. Chuck and Lily's relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily's betrayal.

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Chuck Versus the Cubic Z
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S4:E3

    Chuck and Sarah's romantic mission is canceled with the return of Hugo Panzer and Heather Chandler. But Chuck grows more interested when the manipulative Heather claims to know a secret about his mom. Morgan prepares the Buy More for a huge video game release.

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 18 - Choose or Lose
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S7:E18

    The Rosewood PD turn up the heat on the Liars, causing loved ones to try and close ranks. Aria’s recent collaboration with A.D. comes to the attention of a surprising source. A.D. presents the PLLs with a choice designed to drive a wedge between them. Meanwhile, everyone tries to find a bit of happiness before all hell breaks loose. Toby returns to Rosewood, and Aria makes a horrifying discovery.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Handmaiden's Tale
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S1:E6

    Dan finds himself between two girls when his childhood friend, Vanessa, returns to N.Y. and declares her feelings for him, just as he and Serena are trying to figure out what they mean to each other. At the masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt, but Nate is distracted by his feelings for Serena. Although Blair said that outsiders were not welcome to the party, a disguised Jenny and Dan sneak into the ball. Finally, Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event only to make Bart Bass jealous.

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Where the Vile Things Are
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S6:E6

    Serena volunteers to help Dan find a new place to live but their time together brings up unexpected emotions.

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - The Metamorphosis
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S4:E4

    When Seth visits Summer, she realizes that her materialistic, gossiping self may be forever gone ever since she went to Brown. Ryan helps Taylor with her divorce. Temptation stirs when Kaitlin and Julie vow to stay out of trouble. And Sandy longs for a guy's night out.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Moments Later
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E11

    Moments after Hanna is hit by a car, the girls' world is turned upside down. 'A' is no longer content to play a game of cat and mouse, and things take a far more precarious turn.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - The Freshmen
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S3:E2

    Blair, determined to have her Queen status at college, starts her first day at NYU along with Dan and Vanessa. However, Georgina, who was assigned as Blair's roommate, sets out to ensure that she does not retain her title. Serena gets ready to move into her dorm at Brown, but has a fight with Chuck before hand. This leads her to search out Chuck's enemy, Carter, to help her get even with him. Meanwhile, Nate and Bree's relationship continues to grow despite the tension their relationship could cause between their families.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - The Risky Business
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E18

    Sandy reluctantly serves as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit; Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-dependent; Carter reinvigorates Seth and Zach's comic book dream, much to the annoyance of Summer. Marissa moves in with the Cohens.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Can You Hear Me Now
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tired of being harassed by 'A', the girls decide to put a stop to the anonymous emails and text messages by blocking all unknown users. But the friends' problems are far from over.

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The Remains of the 'A'
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S3:E6

    A new clue could lead the girls down the wrong path. Emily remembers something new from the other night but the recollection suggests a very surprising suspect.

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - The Undergraduates
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S4:E3

    On her first day at Columbia, Blair attempts to gain membership into an ultra-exclusive social club, Hamilton House .... but she's in for a few big surprises. Serena begins to suspect that Juliet is intentionally sabotaging Serena's life and that it may have something to do with Nate. Rufus is worried about Dan and decides to take matters into his own hands.

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Pot Stirrer
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S3:E13

    Kaitlin starts going out with Johnny with the sole motive of making Marissa jealous. Seth starts getting nostalgic as he prepares for his Brown interview.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Blood Is the New Black
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S3:E2

    One of Aria's past indiscretions is fodder for a new "A." and Emily recalls a crucial event from the night she lost her memory.

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Norman Buckley Ratings Summary

"The Age of Dissonance" is the best rated episode directed by Norman Buckley. It scored 8.8/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/16/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chuck Versus the First Kill".