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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!

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  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(462 votes)

    #1 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West

    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(565 votes)

    #2 - Parentsite

    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.

    Director:Pamela Romanowsky
    Writer:Ashley Wigfield

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  3. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 4 - One Flew Over the Cuck's Nest
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    #3 - One Flew Over the Cuck's Nest

    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(205 votes)

    #4 - How to Bury a Millionaire

    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.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writer:Kelli Breslin

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  5. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 8 - Y Lu's Mamá También
    7.6/10(200 votes)

    #5 - Y Lu's Mamá También

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Joe Fazzio

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  6. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 3 - Great Reputations
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    #6 - Great Reputations

    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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  7. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 9 - I Know What You Did Last Summit
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    #7 - I Know What You Did Last Summit

    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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  8. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 5 - Hope Sinks
    7.3/10(562 votes)

    #8 - Hope Sinks

    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.

    Director:Pamela Romanowsky
    Writer:Aaron Fullerton

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  9. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 8 - Posts on a Scandal
    7.3/10(382 votes)

    #9 - Posts on a Scandal

    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 1 Episode 12 - Gossip Gone, Girl
    7.3/10(356 votes)

    #10 - Gossip Gone, Girl

    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.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Kelli Breslin

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  11. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming at Dinner
    7.3/10(276 votes)

    #11 - Guess Who's Coming at Dinner

    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.

    Director:Joshua Safran
    Writer:Sigrid Gilmer

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  12. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 7 - Dress Me Up! Dress Me Down!
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #12 - Dress Me Up! Dress Me Down!

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 3 - Lies Wide Shut
    7.2/10(661 votes)

    #13 - Lies Wide Shut

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Lila Feinberg

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  14. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 9 - Blackberry Narcissus
    7.2/10(378 votes)

    #14 - Blackberry Narcissus

    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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  15. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 10 - Final Cancellation
    7.2/10(336 votes)

    #15 - Final Cancellation

    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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  16. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 5 - Games, Trains, and Automobiles
    7.1/10(196 votes)

    #16 - Games, Trains, and Automobiles

    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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  17. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 1 - Deb Brawl in a Blue Dress
    7.0/10(294 votes)

    #17 - Deb Brawl in a Blue Dress

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Joshua Safran
    Writer:Ashley Wigfield

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  18. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 2 - She's Having a Maybe
    6.8/10(725 votes)

    #18 - She's Having a Maybe

    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
    Writer:April Blair

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  19. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 11 - You Can't Take It with Jules
    6.8/10(329 votes)

    #19 - You Can't Take It with Jules

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jasheika James, Janeika James

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  20. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 4 - Fire Walks with Z
    6.7/10(597 votes)

    #20 - Fire Walks with Z

    S1:E4

    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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  21. Gossip Girl Season 1 Episode 1 - Just Another Girl on the MTA
    6.6/10(1112 votes)

    #21 - Just Another Girl on the MTA

    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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  22. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 10 - I Am Gossip
    6.3/10(217 votes)

    #22 - I Am Gossip

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Joshua Safran
    Writer:Sigrid Gilmer

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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 based on 462 votes. Directed by Joshua Safran and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/25/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Parentsite".