The Best Episodes of Gossip Girl Season 6

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(866 votes)

   #1 - Gone Maybe Gone

   S6:E110/8/2012

   After a brief encounter abroad, Chuck and Blair make a promise to each other about their relationship, which leaves them once again apart. Dan, with some help from an unlikely ally, Georgina, is writing a scathing tell-all book that can only mean trouble. As the sole head of The Spectator, Nate is making his own decisions and is ready to go up against Gossip Girl. As word spreads that Serena is missing, the gang bands together to find her and are shocked by what they find.

   Director:Mark Piznarski

   Writers:Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage

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   Director:Mark Piznarski

   Writers:Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
2. 

   6.9/10(680 votes)

   #2 - High Infidelity

   S6:E210/15/2012

   Trying to prove herself in adult society, Serena hosts the Central Park Conservancy’s big gala, of which she is now the newest Board Member, and she and Nate both learn something shocking about their significant others. Blair prepares to debut her new fashion line, but a rival from her past holds the key to her future. With the help of Georgina, Dan lands some meetings with publishers, but he must decide if he is willing to sacrifice his integrity in order to get his work published. Meanwhile, Chuck tries to persuade Amira to help him look into his father’s past, even if it means jeopardizing Lily and Bart’s relationship.

   Director:Joe Lazarov

   Writer:Annemarie Navar-Gill

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   Director:Joe Lazarov

   Writer:Annemarie Navar-Gill
3. 

   6.8/10(674 votes)

   #3 - Dirty Rotten Scandals

   S6:E310/22/2012

   Feeling the pressure to make her first Waldorf Designs fashion show a success, Blair must rely on help from an unlikely source, but some unexpected scheming causes a scandal on the runway. Serena discovers that befriending Steven’s daughter Sage is trickier than she thought, especially when she is forced to put her issues with Blair aside to make Sage happy. Nate publishes Dan’s first serialized article causing a stir and producing a serious threat. Meanwhile, Chuck begins to look into the clue that Amira left behind, which may help uncover what Bart is hiding.

   Director:Bart Wenrich

   Writer:Natalie Krinsky

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   Director:Bart Wenrich

   Writer:Natalie Krinsky
4. 

   6.9/10(654 votes)

   #4 - Portrait of a Lady Alexander

   S6:E411/5/2012

   Chuck’s continued investigation into his father’s dealings leads him to an unlikely event with Manhattan’s elite, where he hopes to find the one person who can tell him the truth about Bart. Serena and Steven decide to reveal their romantic histories so they aren’t surprised by anything, but neither was prepared for what they uncovered. With The Spectator in jeopardy after Dan decided to publish elsewhere, Nate must make a difficult decision to keep it in business. Meanwhile, Georgina pushes Dan to choose a worthy person to date to boost his image, but he finds himself drawn in a different direction.

   Director:Andy Wolk

   Writer:Matt Whitney

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   Director:Andy Wolk

   Writer:Matt Whitney
5. 

   7.1/10(647 votes)

   #5 - Monstrous Ball

   S6:E511/12/2012

   After Eleanor gives Blair an ultimatum, Blair is even more determined to remedy Waldorf Designs’ problems by making a splash with a dress at the upcoming Cotillion, but a shocking revelation at the ball affects everyone. Serena becomes worried about Steven’s attitude toward her, but after some investigating she discovers the surprising reason why. Chuck finds an unlikely ally as he tries to drive a wedge between Bart and Lily’s relationship to help expose his father’s secret. Meanwhile, Dan publishes another article, but the effect is just the opposite of what he was hoping for.

   Director:Amy Heckerling

   Writer:Sara Goodman

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   Director:Amy Heckerling

   Writer:Sara Goodman
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   7.4/10(619 votes)

   #6 - Where the Vile Things Are

   S6:E611/19/2012

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

   Director:Norman Buckley

   Writer:Dan Steele

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   Director:Norman Buckley

   Writer:Dan Steele
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7. 

   7.6/10(642 votes)

   #7 - Save the Last Chance

   S6:E711/26/2012

   Serena and Dan realize that they need to make amends with the people they have wronged. Chuck’s search for evidence of his father’s illegal activities leads him to a showdown with Bart.

   Director:Anna Mastro

   Writer:Jessica Queller

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   Director:Anna Mastro

   Writer:Jessica Queller
8. 

   7.6/10(652 votes)

   #8 - It's Really Complicated

   S6:E812/3/2012

   Serena and Dan decide to throw their first Thanksgiving together, inviting only their closest friends, but everyone seems to have their own agenda for attending. Feeling defeated by his father, Chuck begins a downward spiral, leaving Blair to find a solution to his problems. Meanwhile, Dan has written his latest exposé, but he must make a tough decision whether to publish it, knowing it could destroy a close friendship.

   Director:John Stephens

   Writer:Jake Coburn

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   Director:John Stephens

   Writer:Jake Coburn
9. 

   8.0/10(742 votes)

   #9 - The Revengers

   S6:E912/10/2012

   After a run-in with an increasingly paranoid Bart, Blair grows alarmingly concerned for Chuck’s safety. However, feeling confident that his father will never hurt him, Chuck makes a deal that could change his life. Wanting to make things better for Chuck, Blair devises a plan with the help of Serena, Georgina and Sage to try and get what they need out of Bart. Meanwhile, Nate's financial dilemma finally lands him in a place that he never thought he would be.

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writers:Sara Goodman, Natalie Krinsky

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writers:Sara Goodman, Natalie Krinsky
10. 

    9.0/10(2397 votes)

    #10 - New York, I Love You XOXO

    S6:E1012/17/2012

    In a fashionable farewell to remember, our favorite Upper East Siders join forces for one last soiree, and the shocking identity of Gossip Girl is finally revealed.

    Director:Mark Piznarski

    Writer:Stephanie Savage

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    Director:Mark Piznarski

    Writer:Stephanie Savage