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Filmed entirely in New York and based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, "Gossip Girl" revolves around the privileged prep school teens on Manhattan's Upper East side and the anonymous blogger, Gossip Girl, who provides them with the latest rumors about their highly exclusive inner circle. In the series premiere, Gossip Girl is busy spreading the news that "it girl" Serena van der Woodsen has returned to Manhattan after a mysterious and self-imposed exile to boarding school. Serena's best friend, Blair Waldorf, has conflicted feelings about her friend's return since she has enjoyed being the Queen Bee during Serena's absence and might not be ready to relinquish her new position on the social ladder, not to mention the fact that she has always suspected there may be unspoken feelings between Serena and her longtime boyfriend, Nate Archibald. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Cecily von Ziegesar Josh Schwartz Stephanie Savage

Director:: Mark Piznarski

Stars:: Kelly Rutherford (Lillian "Lily" van der Woodsen); Matthew Settle (Rufus Humphrey); Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl (Voice) (Uncredited)); Blake Lively (Serena van der Woodsen); Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald); Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass); Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf); Penn Badgley (Dan Humphrey); Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey)

Recurring Role:: Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota (Uncredited)); Connor Paolo (Erik van der Woodsen); Sam Robards (Howie "The Captain" Archibald); Nan Zhang (Kati Farkas); Nicole Fiscella (Isabel Coates)

Guest Star:: Alex Emanuel (Rufus' Bandmate); Florencia Lozano (Eleanor Waldorf); Brian Vowell (Hotel Guest); Woron-Simons (Party Dancer); Takako Haywood (Art Theater Patron); Melissa Rocco (Chorus Girl #2); Robert Stoeckle (High Society Man); Lindsey Broad (Girl Who Takes Photo); Kimberely Herbert Gregory (Nurse); W.A. Walters (Dive Bar Patron); Andrew Stewart-Jones (Concierge); Robert Spencer (II) (A Family Guest)

This is the only episode so far in the series that Chuck Bass and Nate Archibald ride a public bus to school, unlike the usual private limo ride. edit »
Dan has a Cabbage Patch Doll named Cedrick. edit »
Rufus Humphery owns an art gallery. edit »
Rufus Humphrey plays in the band Lincoln Hawk. edit »
In the scene where Chuck and Serena are in the kitchen, when they are first talking Chuck is wearing a big watch on his left hand. As the scene progresses and they flash in and out Nate and Serena, Nate and Blair, and Chuck makes advances on Serena and she kicks him away you can see that Chuck is now not wearing a watch on his left hand anymore. edit »

Kristen Bell, who plays the Gossip Girl, and Leighton Meester previously worked together on Veronica Mars. edit »
Was originally pitched as a feature with Lindsay Lohan as Blair Waldorf. When that fell through, its backers (who had the rights to the stories) approached Josh Schwartz about turning it into a series. edit »
International Air Dates:
India: November 2, 2007 on Zee Cafe
Latin America: November 8, 2007, on CANAL WARNER.
Australia: December 4, 2007 on FOX8
Norway: January 2, 2008 on TVNorge
Sweden: January 29, 2008 on Kanal 5
Philippines: February 12, 2008 on ETC
United Kingdom: March 27, 2008 on itv2
Poland: April 9, 2008 on TVN7
Thailand: April 25, 2008 on True Series
The Netherlands: June 3, 2008 on Net 5
Denmark: March 2, 2008 on Kanal 4
Belgium: July 24, 2008 on VIJFtv
Turkey: September 9, 2008 on CNBC-E
Greece: September 29, 2008 on Star Channel
Slovakia: November 23, 2008 on Markiza edit »
Starting with this episode and continuing through episode 13 (except for episodes 11 & 12), Gossip Girl airs a day earlier on CTV (Canada). edit »
Music in this episode:
- "Young Folks" by Pete Bjorn and John
- "If It's Lovin' That You Want" by Rihanna
- "What Goes Around...Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake
- "Diamond Hipster Boy" by Washington Social Club
- "Concerto in G" by Antonio Vivaldi & Brian Reitzell
- "99%" by The Mooney Suzuki
- "Bounce With Me" by Kreesha Turner
- "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse
- "Space For Rent" by WhoMadeWho
- "Send You Back" by Matthew Dear
- "Photograph" by Air
- "Joyful Waltz" by Zdenek Bartak
- "Hang Me Up to Dry" by Cold War Kids
- "Time Won't Let Me Go" by The Bravery
- "Hard to Live in the City" by Albert Hammond Jr.
- "The Way I Are" by Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson and D.O.E.
- "Go" by Hanson
- "Don't Matter" by Akon
- "Knock Knock" by Lyrics Born
- "The Gift" by Angels & Airwaves edit »

Chuck: Serena looked effing hot last night. There's something wrong about that level of perfection, it needs to be violated.
Nate: You are deeply disturbed. edit »
Blair: I love you, Nate Archibald. Always have, always will. edit »
Dan: Hey!
Jenny: Ah, the invisible man returns. You know I really had no idea you could move that fast.
Dan: Yeah, well, your fashion emergency was solved, so I figured my work was done.
Jenny: Come on, Dan. Serena said 'Hi' to you at her 9th grade birthday party and you've never forgotten it.
Dan: How could I? She was the only person who spoke to me. And I'm pretty sure she thought I was someone else.
Jenny: You know she's actually nice. And if she did know you, I think she'd really like you.
Dan: I don't know, I think she might be a bit overwhelmed by the glitz and glamour of the Humphrey lifestyle.
Jenny: Well, I heard she's living at The Palace Hotel.
Dan: Well, my point exactly. edit »
Rufus: Look at this.
Dan: Top 10 forgotten bands of the 90's!?
Rufus: Yeah, check out who's number 9.
Jenny: He's very proud.
Dan: Hey, hey, way to be forgotten.
Rufus: Well, that's how you get remembered. edit »
Nate: (Serena hands him a bottle of champagne the cork immediately pops, spilling onto both of them) Whoops! I swear, that's never happened to me before.
Serena: That's ok, your still a man in my eyes. edit »

Cabbage Patch Kids.

Cabbage Patch Kids are doll brand created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. edit »
Rolling Stone is a rock magazine published worldwide. edit »
As Dan rushes to catch his ride to school, we see the side of the bus and it has an advertisement with a logo that reads "Smallville".

Smallville is a television series that airs on The CW. edit »

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JBentham
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The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"
Not the next Veronica Mars, but an excellent guilty pleasure teen-drama.. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
A Great Begining to Season 1. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
Filmed entirely in New York and based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, "Gossip Girl" revolves around the privileged prep school teens on Manhattan's Upper East side and the anonymous blogger, Gossip Girl. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
Different than the books...In a good way ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"
Did exactly what i expect from a pilot! Amazing Soundtrack. ...Continue »
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