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Gossip Girl S4E12 — The Kids Are Not Alright
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Gossip Girl•Season 4•Episode 12

The Kids Are Not Alright

7.4/10 · 688 votesJan 24, 201142 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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A former associate of Chuck's father, Russell Thorpe – along with his daughter Raina – returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily. Blair realizes that her mother, Eleanor, may be her key to

Directed byAllan Kroeker
Written byK.J. Steinberg
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Episode Summary

"The Kids Are Not Alright" is episode 12 of Gossip Girl season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 688 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by K.J. Steinberg, it aired on January 24, 2011.

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