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Episode Score

 
8.2 Great
558 votes

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Air Date

Wednesday October 17, 2007

Production Code

3T6754

Episode Summary

Serena and Dan go on a date!!!

It's their first official date and Dan tries to impress Serena with an elaborate plan for the date, but fails to understand that Serena is happier with beer than champagne. That same night Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high stakes game of "Truth or Dare". Meanwhile, Lily finds out that Erik is missing from the treatment center, and she finds herself seeking help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus.

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    9.5 Superb

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    I have seen this episode before, and that was my first time on watching it, after watching it from the start I think it is better this time around. I don't like Serena's mother, trapping Eric. I love this episode, mostly because Dan and Serena have there offical first date, it was so cute and fun oh and awkward, but that's just Dan. I loved the way Jenny and Blair were this episode and I'm glad Jenny stood up for herself in the end. Gossip Girl hasn't had a bad episode yet. Can't wait to watch more for Gossip Gilr, bring it on.

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    8.3 Great

    A fun episode with lots of... fun? hide show

    This was a light hearted episode, no real drama here, just lots of fun. I enjoyed the storyline from start to finish, obviously especially Blair's little "pijama party".

    One thing this episode lacked, and thought Iwould just say it was Chuck. I kind of figured he'd only come into play in the show but at least have him in every episode...

    I liked Serena's and Dan's date it was rather fun, at times awkward but that's just Dan. Best part: Dan cancelling his order at the restaurant.

    Also liked that Serena's mother got some development and she's not really irritating anymore. It was much needed. So yes I enjoyed the "parents" storyline this episode, which was arguably the weak point of the show thus far.

    i liked that Jenny stood up for herself in the end. While this was predictable it was still good to see it play out. She, when isn't hanging out with Blair is a witty, strong teenage girl, but with Blair she always is this 5 year old doll, so yea, I loved the ending.

    I also like how twisted Blair's character is. It's just very intriguing... at this point probably more than Serena! Great episode overall .

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    9.8 Superb

    It just keeps getting better! hide show

    What a differance we saw today in Jenny, I guess one can say that Blair really changed her and it's a shame if she turns out to be like Blair as she is such a sweet girl.

    We see the First Kiss between Serena and Dan. I am so happy for those two as they make such a cute couple.

    Lily and Rufus managed to make a bit of peace in this episode as when they meet they are always at each others throat.

    I am really happy that Jenny took Eric out tonight cause he really needed it and it was a wake up call for his mum too, to get him to come home!

    Blair was back to her old self in this episode and it's a shame as when she is a nice person she is a lot better!

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    9 Superb

    You're all invited to Blair Waldorf's annual sleepover! hide show

    This was an okay episode. I've always wanted to throw a slumber party like Blair's. Everything was so fabulous and gorgeous I wanted to just go inside my TV. Jenny was sweet and so innocent at the start, but at the end she was like, BAM! Little J no more. It was cool that she was able to twist B's manipulations to her own advantage. I liked Serena and Dan in this ep :D The whole "I'll just have the appetizer as the main" was so funny. A Nate and Chuck-less episode! That's why I only gave it a 9, lol. Blair and Jenny bonding was really cool. I wish they'd bond more often.

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    9 Superb

    My First Time... hide show

    Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date. On the same night, Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high-stakes game of Truth or Dare. This was my first time watching Gossip Girl, I enjoyed it really. But I don't think this episode was the best one, hopefully. I can not wait until I start watching it, hopefully. I don't think I have to watch it though, I'm so busy, but it will be a shame if I don't watch it. Anyway, I think Dan is so, so cute. I can't wait until I watch, maybe, the next episode.

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Episode Cast and Crew

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  • Alison Humphrey's number is 555-0192. []
  • Dan has a Ninja Turtle piggy bank. []
  • Lillian calls Rufus to ask for Dan's cell number when she could have easily got it from Serena's cell, which she left behind. []
More Trivia
  • International Episode Titles:
    Czech Republic: Hra na fanty (Forfeits) []
  • Original International Air Dates:
    India: November 30, 2007 on Zee Cafe
    Latin America: December 6, 2007 on WARNER CHANNEL
    Australia: January 15, 2008 on Fox 8
    Norway: January 23, 2008 on TVNorge
    Sweden: February 26, 2008 on Kanal 5
    Denmark: March 30, 2008 on Kanal 4
    Philippines: April 1, 2008 on ETC
    Poland: May 6, 2008 on TVN7
    The Netherlands: July 1, 2008 on Net 5
    Turkey: October 14, 2008 on CNBC-E
    Slovakia: December 7, 2008 on Markiza
    Hungary: January 25, 2008 on Cool TV
    Germany: May 16, 2009 on ProSieben
    Czech Republic: October 17, 2009 on Prima []
  • Music in this episode:
    - "There's a Pot Brewin" by Little Ones
    - "Brandenberg Concerto No.3 in G Major - BWV 1048: I. Allegro" by Bach
    - "Rockstar LP" by Prima J
    - "Came to Dance" by Candence Blaze
    - "Jezebel (aka "Ringing In My Ears")" by Two Hours Traffic
    - "Whine Up" by Kat Deluna ft Elephant Man
    - "Deals" by All Wrong and The Plans Change
    - "Mama I'm Comin' Home" by Ozzy Osbourne
    - "Get Ur Party On" by Zooland
    - "Something Like That" by Tim (aka Song and Wager) []
More Notes
  • Dan: (after seeing that Jenny is in a minidress at a club) The only thing causing a problem is that cocktail napkin you're wearing.
    []
  • Dan: I don't think Mom is a big fan of surprises. Remember her 30th birthday, with the clown and his llama? []
  • (Dan's phone starts vibrating)
    Serena: There's something vibrating in your pocket and I really hope it's your phone. []
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Allusions

  • Hello Kitty sleeping bag.

    Hello Kitty is a very simply drawn character who was created in 1974 by the Sanrio Company in Tokyo, Japan. Registered in 1976, Hello Kitty is now a globally known trademark. []
  • Ninja turtle piggy bank. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four turtle mutants, who are trained by their sensei, Master Splinter, to become skilled Ninja warriors. []
  • Episode Title: Dare Devil

    Is from the 2003 movie of the same starring Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck and Colin Farrell. []
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