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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 11 - The End of the Affair?
    6.8/10(805 votes)

    #1 - The End of the Affair?

    S5:E11

    Blair's flashbacks reveal the fallout of her and Chuck's car accident, which Nate realizes may have been caused by foul play. Meanwhile, Lily gets a private eye to locate Charlie; and Vera Wang makes an appearance at Blair's bridal-dress fitting.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  2. Gossip Girl Season 6 Episode 3 - Dirty Rotten Scandals
    6.8/10(694 votes)

    #2 - Dirty Rotten Scandals

    S6:E3

    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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  3. Gossip Girl Season 6 Episode 2 - High Infidelity
    6.9/10(697 votes)

    #3 - High Infidelity

    S6:E2

    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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  4. Gossip Girl Season 6 Episode 4 - Portrait of a Lady Alexander
    6.9/10(671 votes)

    #4 - Portrait of a Lady Alexander

    S6:E4

    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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  5. Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 14 - Panic Roommate
    7.0/10(704 votes)

    #5 - Panic Roommate

    S4:E14

    Blair enlists Nate's help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly, at W Magazine. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of "Cosmic Love."

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  6. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 19 - It Girl, Interrupted
    7.0/10(644 votes)

    #6 - It Girl, Interrupted

    S5:E19

    Serena decides she is ready to relinquish the spotlight and sets out to make a reluctant Lola the next "It Girl" of the Upper East Side, starting with modeling at a Kiki de Montparnasse lingerie show. Meanwhile, Chuck reaches out to Blair or advice about his past, and Diana Payne's return to The Spectator starts a power struggle with Nate.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Amanda Lasher

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  7. Gossip Girl Season 6 Episode 5 - Monstrous Ball
    7.0/10(661 votes)

    #7 - Monstrous Ball

    S6:E5

    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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  8. Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 18 - The Kids Stay in the Picture
    7.1/10(702 votes)

    #8 - The Kids Stay in the Picture

    S4:E18

    As Lily awaits the consequences of her decision, William van der Woodsen, CeCe and Lily's sister, Carol, come into town to support her and be part of a Taschen photo shoot on "modern royalty" in which the Rhodes family is participating. Unbeknownst to Carol, who has always chosen to keep her daughter Charlie far away from the Upper East Side, Charlie has followed her to New York to meet Serena and the rest of the family. Blair has an epiphany about her future, and grapples with the knowledge of whom she's destined to be with.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writer:Jessica Queller

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  9. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 7 - The Big Sleep No More
    7.1/10(685 votes)

    #9 - The Big Sleep No More

    S5:E7

    Several of our favorite Upper East Siders attend a performance of Punchdrunk's provocative theater experience, "Sleep No More," which translates to masks, anonymity and some surprising romantic twists by the end of the evening. Meanwhile, Diana sets her sights on Serena in her quest to ruin Gossip Girl. Dan is out on his book tour, but things aren't exactly as they appear to his friends and family.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writer:Dan Steele

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  10. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 2 - Beauty and the Feast
    7.2/10(706 votes)

    #10 - Beauty and the Feast

    S5:E2

    Nate reconnects unexpectedly with Diana, who offers him an exciting opportunity. Serena forces Charlie to decide which world she wants to embrace. Dan seeks out Chuck's help to stop the publication of his book, but discovers it is Chuck who needs the help. Blair's future sister-in-law, Beatrice, arrives from Monaco, but her motives with Blair may be more than just to get acquainted.

    Director:Mark Piznarski
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  11. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 5 - The Fasting and the Furious
    7.2/10(667 votes)

    #11 - The Fasting and the Furious

    S5:E5

    In the midst of celebrating Yom Kippur with family and friends, Blair and Louis find themselves in a power struggle with Louis' family. Serena's boss puts Serena in the awkward position of choosing between her new job and her relationship with Dan. Diana prepares to debut the New York Spectator, but an unfortunate last-minute surprise delays the launch and Diana expects Nate to do whatever it takes to save the day.

    Director:Joe Lazarov
    Writer:Peter Elkoff

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  12. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 9 - Rhodes to Perdition
    7.2/10(655 votes)

    #12 - Rhodes to Perdition

    S5:E9

    Lily, Charlie and Serena eagerly anticipate the Studio 54 party being thrown in CeCe's honor. Nate takes on a new role at the Spectator, but his first big story turns out to be about someone he knows all too well. Blair turns to an unlikely person for help.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Natalie Krinsky

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  13. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 18 - Con-Heir
    7.2/10(675 votes)

    #13 - Con-Heir

    S5:E18

    Chuck invites Jack to town to thank him for saving his life, but finds the trip doesn't go exactly as planned. Blair and Dan attempt to consummate their new relationship -- but unexpected roadblocks get in their way. Meanwhile, Ivy finds an unlikely ally in William in her quest to be accepted on the Upper East Side, and Nate is hopeful a new investor will save his newspaper.

    Director:Joe Lazarov
    Writer:Annemarie Navar-Gill

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  14. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 21 - Despicable B
    7.2/10(652 votes)

    #14 - Despicable B

    S5:E21

    Blair feels like her Upper East Side status might be slipping away and devises a plan to assure that doesn't happen. Meanwhile, Lily throws a family gathering – including William, Carol and Lola – in an attempt to prove the van der Woodsen family is as united as ever. Finally, Nate digs into Diana's past and is surprised by what he discovers.

    Director:David Warren
    Writer:Austin Winsberg

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  15. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 19 - The Grandfather
    7.3/10(909 votes)

    #15 - The Grandfather

    S2:E19

    Devastated by the turn her life has taken, Blair opts for a wild lifestyle instead of her perfect Waldorf life, causing Chuck and Serena to become concerned. Vanessa tries to convince Nate that he needs to move on after his mother's family, the Vanderbilts, abandoned him and his mother. Trying to be honest with each other, Lily and Rufus both put together their lists of past relationships.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writers:Etan Frankel, Robby Hull

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  16. Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 20 - Remains of the J
    7.3/10(893 votes)

    #16 - Remains of the J

    S2:E20

    Serena throws Jenny a sixteenth birthday party, but things spin out of control when Poppy Lifton turns the party into the social event of the season. Vanessa agrees to help Chuck in a plan concerning Blair and Nate. Meanwhile, Rufus searches for a way to cover Dan's tuition when he learns he will not receive financial aid to go to Yale.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Sarah Frank-Meltzer

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  17. Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 13 - The Hurt Locket
    7.3/10(801 votes)

    #17 - The Hurt Locket

    S3:E13

    Nate and Serena decide to explore the boundaries of their friendship. Blair suspects that Chuck is having problems forgetting about the woman he saw at his father's grave. Jenny agrees to accompany Damien to a State Dinner but is unaware that he needs her help with a drug exchange. Vanessa and Dan attempt to move past the awkwardness of Dan's confession of love. Rufus returns from a ski trip and tries his best to avoid Lily.

    Director:Tony Wharmby
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  18. Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 14 - The Lady Vanished
    7.3/10(769 votes)

    #18 - The Lady Vanished

    S3:E14

    Rufus and Lily grow suspect of Jenny's relationship with Damien. Chuck learns more about the woman who may or may not be his mother. Dan and Vanessa struggle through the awkwardness of dating other people.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writers:Amanda Lasher, Robby Hull

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  19. Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 15 - The Sixteen Year Old Virgin
    7.3/10(753 votes)

    #19 - The Sixteen Year Old Virgin

    S3:E15

    Despite being grounded, Jenny continues to see Damien who tells Jenny that he wants to have sex with her. Lily tells Rufus the big secret she has been keeping from him even though she knows it's a huge risk. Dan and Vanessa explore a new stage of their friendship. Chuck is forced to make an extremely difficult decision about his hotel.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  20. Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 19 - Dr. Estrangeloved
    7.3/10(728 votes)

    #20 - Dr. Estrangeloved

    S3:E19

    When Lily's ex-husband, Dr. William van der Woodsen, shows up unexpectedly in Manhattan, Serena finally gets the reunion she has so desperately wanted with her father, but the circumstances turn out to be far from ideal. When Serena and Nate continue to have relationship issues, a scheming Jenny is more than happy to be a shoulder for Nate to lean on... Meanwhile, Dan finds out that he didn't get accepted into the Tisch writing program and Vanessa admits she may have been somewhat responsible.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writer:Robby Hull

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  21. Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 20 - It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World
    7.3/10(752 votes)

    #21 - It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World

    S3:E20

    Will's return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Serena and Jenny's relationship is strained as a result of Jenny's deception. Blair spends time on the Columbia campus and realizes where she truly belongs.... Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret from him.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
    Writer:Amanda Lasher

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  22. Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 5 - Goodbye, Columbia
    7.3/10(704 votes)

    #22 - Goodbye, Columbia

    S4:E5

    An anonymous Gossip Girl blast starts a very damaging rumor about one of Columbia's new students, Serena. On her path to greatness, Blair decides to take a class with a powerful businesswoman, Martha, who is guest-lecturing at Columbia, but a mysterious fellow student thwarts her plans to secure the prized position as Martha's assistant.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
    Writer:Robby Hull

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  23. Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 15 - It-Girl Happened One Night
    7.3/10(688 votes)

    #23 - It-Girl Happened One Night

    S4:E15

    With Russell Thorpe poised for a takeover attempt of Bass Industries, Chuck makes one last-ditch effort to save his family's company. Blair is given a challenging assignment at W Magazine with the promise of a possible promotion. Serena struggles with her feelings for Ben.

    Director:Bart Wenrich
    Writer:Alexandra McNally

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  24. Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 20 - The Princesses and the Frog
    7.3/10(703 votes)

    #24 - The Princesses and the Frog

    S4:E20

    Blair's dreams appear to be coming true, but Serena threatens to jeopardize it all by dredging up Blair's past. Charlie befriends Vanessa, who may or may not have a hidden agenda. Nate is torn between his relationship with Raina and a truth he must keep hidden out of loyalty to Chuck.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  25. Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 12 - Father and the Bride
    7.3/10(664 votes)

    #25 - Father and the Bride

    S5:E12

    Blair prepares to celebrate her upcoming royal wedding with a bachelorette party, but others scheme behind her back to make this a night to remember. After discovering the truth behind Chuck and Blair's car accident, Nate joins forces with a surprising ally to gather the evidence. Serena and Dan pretend to be dating again to protect someone close to them.

    Director:Amy Heckerling
    Writer:Peter Elkoff

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The End of the Affair?" is the worst rated episode of "Gossip Girl". It scored 6.8/10 based on 805 votes. Directed by Michael Grossman and written by Sara Goodman, it aired on 1/16/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dirty Rotten Scandals".