6.6/101,092 votes#1 - Just Another Girl on the MTA
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2021
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: N/A
6.8/10706 votes#2 - She's Having a Maybe
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021
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
7.2/10644 votes#3 - Lies Wide Shut
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2021
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
6.7/10582 votes#4 - Fire Walks With Z
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2021
Tensions run high as Zoya reluctantly celebrates her birthday. Audrey levels with Aki. Kate gets an exciting opportunity.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Courtney Perdue, Baindu Saidu
7.3/10545 votes#5 - Hope Sinks
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2021
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
7.6/10549 votes#6 - Parentsite
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2021
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
7.8/10443 votes#7 - Once Upon a Time in the Upper West
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2021
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: N/A
7.3/10366 votes#8 - Posts on a Scandal
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2021
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: N/A
7.2/10361 votes#9 - Blackberry Narcissus
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2021
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: N/A
7.3/10321 votes#10 - Final Cancellation
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2021
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
6.9/10314 votes#11 - You Can't Take It With Jules
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2021
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: N/A
Writer: Janeika James, Jasheika James
7.3/10342 votes#12 - Gossip Gone, Girl
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2021
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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Just Another Girl on the MTA" is the best rated episode of "Gossip Girl" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 1092 votes. Directed by Karena Evans and written by N/A, it aired on 7/8/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "She's Having a Maybe".