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It's Blair's 17th Birthday Party!

Blair is feeling heartbroken and guilty by the current state of her relationship with Nate and her recent indiscretion. But she manages to put on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide her feelings from her friends. Hoping that Serena and Vanessa can bond, Dan takes Vanessa to Blair's birthday party, but this ends up making Serena more uncomfortable. Jenny brings her mother home as a surprise, but Rufus isn't ready to forgive and forget. Finally, Nate's parents ask him to make a huge sacrifice to save his father's business as he faces charges of embezzlement and fraud. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Joshua Safran Felicia D. Henderson Felicia D. Henderson Felicia D. Henderson

Director:: Lee Shallat-Chemel

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

Recurring Role:: Sam Robards (Howie "The Captain" Archibald); Susan Misner (Alison Humphrey); Jessica Szohr (Vanessa Abrams); Francie Swift (Anne Archibald); Margaret Colin (Eleanor Waldorf); Nan Zhang (Katy Farkas); Nicole Fiscella (Isabel Coates)

Guest Star:: Leah Johnston (Cellphone Camera Girl); Peter Maloney (Priest); Dan Ziskie (The Archibald Lawyer); Zoe Winters (Waitress)

Blair had 8 candles on her birthday cake, even though it was her 17th birthday. However this was the 8th episode of Gossip Girl. edit »
We meet Dan and Jenny's mother, Alison, for the first time in this episode. edit »
The scene of Serena playing "Guitar Hero" was written because of Blake Lively's real skills to play the game. edit »
Serena is awesome at Guitar Hero! edit »
Serena can speak Japanese. edit »

Although she is credited, Kelly Rutherford (Lilly) does not appear in this episode. edit »
This is the first episode we see Dan and Jenny's mother, Alison Humphrey (Susan Misner). edit »
International Air Dates:
India: December 21, 2007 on Zee Cafe
Australia: February 5, 2008 on FOX8
Norway: February 13, 2008 on TVNorge
Latin America: February 21, 2008 on Warner Channel
Sweden: March 18, 2008 on Kanal 5
Philippines: April 22, 2008 on ETC
Poland: May 27, 2008 on TVN7
Denmark: April 13, 2008 on Kanal 4
The Netherlands: July 8, 2008 on Net 5
Greece: November 8, 2008 on Star edit »
Music in this episode:
- "One Week of Danger" by The Virgins
- "Your Birthday" by The Shapes
- "Love is Colder Than..." by The Virgins
- "Rich Girls" by The Virgins
- "Feathers" by Two Hours Traffic
- "Nice Buddy" by Puffy Ami Yumi
- "How We Breathe" by Pinback
- "Fernando Pando" by The Virgins
- "Freebird" by CAST
- "Inside Out" by Miss Eighy 6
- "How Does it Feel" by Eskimo Joe
- "Kissing Song" by Dawn Landes
- "Radio Christine" by The Virgins edit »

Alison: (about her leaving) I asked if you were okay with me going away and I'd hoped that if there was a problem you would say something.
Dan: Like what? Your daughter's a freshman at a school populated by mean girls and date rapists, I think she needs her mom? Or maybe my father is madly in love with you and will probably never get over this. (pause) Why should I have to tell you this? edit »
Alison: Hey, can we talk?
Dan: Well that depends, are-are you back for good?
Alison: I don't really know, your father and I haven't really had a chance to talk, so.
Dan: Well do you want to come back? edit »
Blair: (On the phone) Hi, this is Blair Waldorf, I was wondering if any of the pieces I put on hold today were picked up. (other line responds) The diamond necklace. Okay, thank you. (looking up at the ceiling)Thank you, thank you! edit »
Anne: May I remind you that it was your own rash actions that got us into this predicament.
Nate: We're in this predicament because dad has a drug problem. I was trying to help him.
Anne: Then help him. edit »
Dan: Hey, Dad, Jenny (pause) and and-Mom?
Alison: Hey, honey.
Dan: Well, look at this. The whole family's together, eating waffles.
Jenny: Want one?
Dan: You bet. Just one question. Am I the only one who thinks this is extremely weird? I-I mean given everything? edit »

Vanessa: Hey, I am a golden god.

I am a golden god is a quote from the successful film Almost Famous, about a rock band. edit »
"You went down like Britney at the VMAS".

This refers to Britney Spears and her comeback performance at the Video Music Awards (VMAS), which did not go exactly as planned. edit »
At Blair's birthday, they play Guitar Hero.

Guitar Hero is a very popular video game series. edit »
In the church confessional Blair refers to Silas, a character in Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" who injured himself as penance for his sins. edit »
Episode Title: Seventeen Candles

This is a reference to the 1984 film Sixteen Candles starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. Directed by John Hughes edit »

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