The Worst Episodes of Gossip Girl
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Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Gossip Girl" is "The End of The Affair?", rated 6.8/10 from 713 user votes. It was directed by Michael Grossman and written by Sara Goodman. "The End of The Affair?" aired on 1/16/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Dirty Rotten Scandals".
6.8/10 713 votes#1 - The End of The Affair?
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2012
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
6.8/10 602 votes#2 - Dirty Rotten Scandals
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2012
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
6.9/10 589 votes#3 - Portrait of a Lady Alexander
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2012
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
7.0/10 611 votes#4 - Panic Roommate
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2011
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: N/A
7.0/10 564 votes#5 - It Girl, Interrupted
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2012
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
7.0/10 613 votes#6 - High Infidelity
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2012
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
7.0/10 579 votes#7 - Monstrous Ball
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2012
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
7.1/10 611 votes#8 - The Kids Stay in the Picture
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2011
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
7.1/10 599 votes#9 - The Big Sleep No More
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2011
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: N/A
7.2/10 620 votes#10 - Beauty and the Feast
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011
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
7.2/10 571 votes#11 - Despicable B
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2012
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
7.3/10 772 votes#12 - Remains of the J
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/30/2009
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
7.3/10 691 votes#13 - The Hurt Locket
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2010
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
7.3/10 664 votes#14 - The Lady Vanished
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2010
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
Writer: Robby Hull, Amanda Lasher
7.3/10 649 votes#15 - The Sixteen Year Old Virgin
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2010
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
7.3/10 630 votes#16 - Dr. Estrangeloved
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2010
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
7.3/10 647 votes#17 - It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2010
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
7.3/10 600 votes#18 - It-Girl Happened One Night
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 613 votes#19 - The Princesses and the Frog
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2011
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
7.3/10 585 votes#20 - The Fasting and the Furious
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2011
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
7.3/10 571 votes#21 - Rhodes To Perdition
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2011
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
7.3/10 580 votes#22 - Father and the Bride
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2012
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
7.3/10 593 votes#23 - Con-Heir
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2012
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
7.4/10 1,419 votes#24 - The Wild Brunch
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2007
It's the day right after the Kiss on the Lips party and Serena receives a cold reception from her former best friend Blair. Blair reveals that she knows that Serena and Nate slept together, before Serena mysteriously went to boarding school. Then Serena decides to take Dan to Chuck's fundraiser brunch at The Palace. Meanwhile little Jenny asks Blair for advice, and Blair realizes that she maybe gains something by allowing Jenny into her inner circle.
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
7.4/10 1,259 votes#25 - Poison Ivy
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2007
It's Ivy week for the Upper East Side teens of Constance Billiard and St. Jude's and the visiting representatives' arrival brings more than just college applications. Cut-throat rivalry is at its sharpest this week as the students compete for prestigious positions. Blair discovers a shocking but juicy secret about Serena and plots to drop the bomb at the best possible moment. Dan is sure that landing the coveted usher position with the Dartmouth rep will either make or break his future at the school. Unfortunately, it's Nate who nabs the position, despite total disinterest in the school. Meanwhile, Jenny gets closer to Serena's younger brother Eric and Rufus asks Lily for a favor.
Director: J. Miller Tobin
Writer: Felicia D. Henderson