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Season Three is the third season of Gossip Girl, the American teen drama based upon the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar. It aired on The CW from September 14th, 2009 to May 17, 2010 with 22 episodes. The season premiered 2.55 million viewers and a 1.4 Adults 18-49 rating, up 14% in viewers from its season two finale.

Although this is the least watched season to date, with an average of 2.02 million of viewers tuning in each week, it is the highest rated with a 1.1 rating in Adult 18-49.

Notable Plots[]

  • Serena, Blair, Chuck Nate and Dan are now in College, finding real life a lot difficult than their carefree high school days, while Jenny and Eric are still at Constance as Juniors.
  • Now appointed as the new Queen Bee at Constance, but Jenny let's her new power get to her head.
  • Chuck and Blair are in an official relationship, but wonder whether it will work out without games.
  • Vanessa's new friend Scott Rosson arrives and has a secret to share.
  • Serena defers Brown and tries to find ways to make herself useful in Manhattan.
  • Chuck purchases The Empire Hotel.*Blair and Serena's friendship is tested once again as they grow and mature.*Nate and Serena and Dan and Vanessa begin dating but find that dating your best friend isn't without its complications.
  • Dorota and Vanya get married and have a daughter, Anastasia. Meanwhile, Eleanor and Cyrus move to Paris full time.*Serena's father William arrives back in town and reveals a secret about Lily.
  • Blair and Chuck separate, after he commits two unforgivable acts.

Cast[]

Main Cast[]

Recurring/Guest Cast[]

Episodes[]

# Image Title Viewers Airdate
01 Reversalport Reversals of Fortune 2.55 September 14, 2009
As the summer is drawing to a close, Blair and Chuck are madly in love and adjusting to their new relationship status, breaking all traditional rules of dating as would be expected. Meanwhile, Serena returns from her European adventure with many secrets to hide and Nate returns from his travels with a mysterious brunette in tow. With Lily away visiting her mother, Rufus, Dan, and Jenny spend the summer in the Hamptons, adjusting to the van der Woodsen's glamorous lifestyle surprisingly faster than any of them expected. Also, Vanessa introduces her new friend to Dan and Rufus.


Title come from the 1990 film Reversal of Fortune.

02 Thefreshmanport The Freshmen 1.97 September 21, 2009
Blair, who is determined to maintain her Queen Bee status in college, embarks on her first day at NYU, along with Dan and Vanessa. Unfortunately, Blair receives a surprise roommate, who is determined to make her a social outcast. As Serena prepares to depart for Brown, she and Chuck have a major falling out, so she recruits an old enemy of Chuck's to help her get even. Meanwhile, Nate and Bree decide to explore their relationship further, knowing full well it could cause tension between their families, who are political rivals.


Title comes from the 1990 film The Freshman.

03 Imgres The Lost Boy 2.36 September 28, 2009
It's an Upper East Side face-off when Blair and Chuck both set their sights on a particular item up for bid at Sotheby's and the personal stakes are high. Meanwhile, Serena suspects that Carter may be up to his old habits and being not completely honest with her. Georgina takes an interest in Dan, and Vanessa begins to suspect that something isn't quite right with Scott. Finally, Bree's true intentions with Nate are revealed.

Title comes from the 1987 film The Lost Boys.

04 Olivia Dan de Fleurette 2.08 October 5, 2009
It's the first day of school at Constance Billard which means it's also time for Jenny to take her place as the new Queen Bee. Unfortunately for Jenny, Blair is more than happy to intervene when news reaches her that she may be needed back at Constance. Meanwhile, Lily returns home to Rufus and her family to find that things are definitely not as she left them. Plus, a famous movie actress, Olivia Burke, enrolls at NYU in hopes of having a somewhat normal college experience, and is assigned to be Vanessa's roommate. Ursula, an actress co-starring in Olivia's movie befriends Serena when she is hired as her publicist for an upcoming movie premiere.


Title comes from 1986 film Jean de Florette.

05 Rufus Lily Rufus Getting Married 2.36 October 12, 2009
Lily and Rufus decide to move up their wedding day and Chuck discovers a secret that Carter has been keeping from Serena. Dan and Vanessa are pulled into one of Georgina's schemes when she lures Scott back to New York. Also, Blair is suspicious of Bree and shares her concerns with Nate.


Title comes from the 2008 film Rachel Getting Married.

06 EnoughAboutEveGG Enough About Eve 1.98 October 19, 2009
Vanessa, hoping to finally win her difficult activist mother Gabriela's approval, desperately vies with Blair for the honor of delivering the freshman toast at NYU. Meanwhile, Dan invites Olivia to meet Rufus and Lily, which leads to all sorts of problems for the new couple. Elsewhere, Serena and Nate team up to help Carter and free him from his arrangement with the Buckleys: but Nate has a different plan in mind


Title comes from the 1950 film All About Eve.

07 Tumblr krhqk69qqe1qza9o7o1 400 How to Succeed in Bassness 2.31 October 26, 2009

In need of publicity for the opening of his new Empire Hotel, Chuck decides to move up the hotel's nightclub opening and enlists Serena's help to get the word out to her celebrity clients. Feeling left out of the planning, Blair attempts to win Chuck's approval by secretly helping him with a problem concerning opening night. Meanwhile, Dan is unnerved when he finally watches one of Olivia's infamous sex scenes with co-star and real-life boyfriend at the time, Patrick Roberts, in one of her movies. Also, Jenny is forced to choose between her relationship with Eric and her new role as Queen Bee of Constance Billiard. Elsewhere, Rufus tries to gets Lily into the Halloween spirit.


Title comes from the 1967 film How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

08 The-Grandfather-Part-2-5 The Grandfather: Part II 1.98 November 2, 2009
Olivia says something she regrets during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's talk show and tries to keep Dan from finding out. With election day around the corner, Nate suspects his grandfather will stop at nothing to get his cousin Tripp elected to Congress. In the midst of another feud with Serena, Blair befriends a new girl and takes her to an election night party at Chuck's hotel, hoping to make Serena jealous. Meanwhile, Vanessa becomes upset with Nate because of a scandal during the election.


Title comes from the 1974 film The Godfather Part II.

09 3-09-they-shoot-humphreys-dont-they-j-and-n They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They? 2.37 November 9, 2009
Not satisfied with just being Queen of Constance, Jenny sets her sights on becoming the Queen of all the Upper East Side by landing the hottest escort for Cotillion. Meanwhile, Nate and Chuck plot to help Serena and Blair repair their damaged friendship by intentionally trapping them inside an elevator. Dan is upset when Olivia contemplates leaving school for a movie project, so he and Vanessa take her out on the town with a bucket list. Blair and Eric plan to dethrone Jenny so they enlist a student at Constance to take her down.


Title comes from the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.

10 GO310B 0441r.jpg-46c5fa6d-t3 The Last Days of Disco Stick 2.24 November 16, 2009

Hoping to impress the elitist theater kids at NYU, Blair sets her sights on landing a private concert with the hottest musical performer of the year, Lady GaGa. Dan and Olivia sign up to write and star in a school play, based on an idea by Blair and directed by Vanessa which leads to more quarreling between all involved. Serena turns to Nate to help her get through a difficult situation when she begins falling for his cousin, Tripp, despite the fact that he is married. Jenny agrees to hang out with Damien, the son of an ambassador who is staying at Chuck's hotel, but the experience proves to be a lot more intriguing than she expected.


Title comes from the 1998 film The Last Days of Disco and the 2008 song "LoveGame" by Lady Gaga.

11 -1 1c0734e9-4f0a-42b8-b819-dff47ad8384c-56395 The Treasure of Serena Madre 2.23 November 30, 2009
Blair suspects her mother has been keeping a big secret from her. Vanessa is supposed to spend Thanksgiving with her parents, but has a fight with her estranged mother and shows up on Dan's doorstep. Meanwhile, Rufus learns that Lily has been lying to him about her mother, Cece, and about her whereabouts during the summer. Chuck tells Nate that he has some potentially damaging information about one of their friends. Jenny learns that Eric was behind her very public embarrassment at Cotillion and Serena is put in a very awkward position when her mother invites Tripp and his wife Maureen to join them for Thanksgiving dinner.


Title comes from the 1948 film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

12 The-Debarted The Debarted 2.21 December 7, 2009
On the first anniversary of Bart Bass' death, Chuck wrestles with the dilemma of following his conscience, or that of his father. During Tripp and Serena's drive back to New York after running away together, an argument between them leads to a horrifying accident. Back in New York, Dan and Vanessa attempt to navigate their newly complicated friendship when Dan seeks a new potential relationship with one of Vanessa's friends. Elsewhere, Eric and Kira make new plans to dethrone Jenny. Also, the relationship between Lily and Rufus deteriorates even more when he discovers a letter from Serena's father.


Title comes from the 2006 film The Departed.

13 Gossip-Girl-Collage The Hurt Locket 1.74 March 8, 2010
Nate and Serena decide to explore the boundaries of their new relationship. Meanwhile, Blair suspects that Chuck is having problems forgetting about the mysterious woman he saw at his father’s grave. Serena asks to accompany Damien to a State Dinner but is unaware that he needs her help with a drug exchange; and things get complicated when Jenny crashes the event. Elsewhere, Vanessa and Dan attempt to move past the awkwardness of Dan’s confession of love. Also, Rufus returns from a ski trip and tries his best to avoid Lily, whom he suspects was unfaithful.


Title comes from the 2009 film The Hurt Locker.

14 Chuck mother blair The Lady Vanished 1.73 March 15, 2010
Rufus and Lily grow more angry and suspect of Jenny's relationship with Damien. Meanwhile, Chuck confides in Blair, Serena, and Nate about his investigation into the mysterious woman, Elizabeth Fisher, who may or may not be his mother. Elsewhere, Dan and Vanessa struggle through the awkwardness of dating other people when they attend a dorm sponsored beach party. Also, Serena makes a decision regarding her father after having a talk with Chuck's mother.


Title comes from the 1938 film The Lady Vanishes.

15 Nate little j The Sixteen Year Old Virgin 1.90 March 22, 2010
Despite being grounded, Jenny continues to secretly see Damien, who wants to have sex with her. Meanwhile, 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 romantic relationship and Serena and Nate have an argument about their past events. Also, Chuck is forced to make an extremely difficult decision about transferring ownership of his hotel to Elizabeth when a lawsuit is served against him and his devious uncle Jack returns to New York with an agenda.


Title comes from the 2005 film The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

16 Jack Bass Elizabeth The Empire Strikes Jack 1.69 March 29, 2010
Chuck finds himself once again at odds with Jack when he learns he was completely betrayed. Meanwhile, Eleanor puts Blair in charge of making sure her latest fashion show is a huge success with an important client. Rufus attempts to get Jenny back on track by volunteering to have her help with Eleanor’s fashion show, but the opportunity takes a big turn for the worse when Jenny learns that her old frenemy, Agnes, will be one of the models. Elsewhere, Dan and Vanessa announce their newfound romance to everyone and try to have a real date when Vanessa cooks dinner at the Humphrey loft to get out of a rut.


Title comes from the 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

17 That Chuck Basstard Inglourious Bassterds 1.74 April 5, 2010
Chuck and Blair are faced with the most difficult decision they have ever faced as a couple when they become desperate to get the hotel back. Meanwhile, Serena plans a surprise birthday party for Nate, but Jenny does her best to sabotage Serena’s efforts by keeping Nate away. Elsewhere, Dan and Vanessa’s new relationship hits a bump in the road, when they have to evaluate each others' work.


Title comes from the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds.

18 Dorotawedding The Unblairable Lightness of Being 1.86 April 12, 2010
Chuck offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota who insists that she and Vanya have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland. A recently returned Eleanor, and Cyrus, also step in to help out. Meanwhile, Serena lies to Nate to cover up a secret mission of her own. Also, Rufus discovers that Lily has been lying to him about her whereabouts.


Title comes from the 1988 film The Unbearable Lightness of Being.

19 Serena dad Dr. Estrangeloved 2.05 April 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 Will reveals a secret of Lily's failing health. 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.


Title comes from the 1964 film Dr. Strangelove.

20 Gossip-girl-its-a-dad-dad-dad-world-11 It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World 1.74 May 3, 2010
Will's return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily, and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Meanwhile, Serena and Jenny's relationship is strained as a result of Jenny's interest in Nate. Blair spends time on the Columbia University campus and realizes where she truly belongs. Also, Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret from him. Elsewhere, Chuck struggles with the idea of Lily's sickness while he continues to try to make up with Blair.


Title comes from the 1964 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

21 Gossip-girl-exhusbands-and-wives Ex-Husbands and Wives 1.79 May 10, 2010
When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, making Rufus feel like an outsider in his own family. Jenny and Chuck team up to find the real story of Will's return, while Blair joins forces with Dan and Nate. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair, hoping she will finally accept the fact that they are destined to be together. Elsewhere, Jenny deliberately withholds information from everyone concerning Will's intentions, and makes a move that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus' marriage.


Title comes from the 1992 film Husbands and Wives.

22 Cd529f576743d4da Gossip-Girl-Collage Last Tango, Then Paris 1.96 May 17, 2010
Rufus finds a final punishment for Jenny when she sends a Gossip Girl blast involving Dan and Serena's non-existent tryst, creating troubles for their relationships. Elsewhere, Georgina returns to the Upper East Side with a surprise for Dan, and Dorota goes into labor. Meanwhile, a heartbroken Chuck, mistakenly thinking that Blair doesn't love him anymore, tries to fix his emotions with an unlikely partner.


Title comes from the 1972 film Last Tango in Paris.


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