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O Brother, Where Bart Thou?

Season 2, Episode 13, Aired 12/8/08

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A sudden tragedy strikes the lives of every teen and parent on the Upper East Side.

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Blake Lively

Serena van der Woodsen
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By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 03, 2011 Report Abuse

One of the only things I have to say about this episode is at least it was better than the last episode. I really don't like where Gossip Girl is heading. Last season, this show was watchable and it was actually entertaining, but this season just started okay, but now it's not looking good at all.

I understand that this episode was very eventful (which is why so many people liked it) but it's just not the same. The only likable character in the cast is Blair, and everyone else either falls shorts or is incredibly annoying.

Take Serena, Rufus, Lilly, Nate, and Jenny for example. Serena was also a watchable character last season, but she's just been so annoying and I think her relationship with Dan was the only thing holding her entire mess of a character in to place. Her relationship with Aaron is intolerable, and just plain annoying. Overall, fair episode at best, just didn't care for it.moreless

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Chuck's dad dies...

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By addict666, Jun 17, 2010 Report Abuse

This episode was really amazing and showed some really great performances. As always Serena and Dan where being melodramatic and slightly pretentious. Aaron was annoying in this episode but what can we really expect from his character except this. Dan was also being unreasonable in several scenes but when is he not? Chuck, Blair, and Cyrus however where so amazing. I love Cyrus and his cliched and corny speech was so cute and seeing him and Blair connect was really heartwarming. But Chuck's performance was one of the best that has been ever done on the show, you can feel his heart breaking in the whole episode and you just feel for him. His scene at the funeral was great (he did drunk and belligerent perfectly) and his confrontation with Dan was excellent (and showed why I hate Dan and Serena so much). Every time he yelled at Lily, Eric and Blair where classic. His dismissal of Blair's confession was predictable but still moving and watching her hold him in her arms with the contrast of the black and white was gorgeous and his leaving at the end made the entire episode worth it and perfect.moreless

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I was done with this show but this episode brought me back for at least a few episodes ....

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By Edie70, Jun 17, 2010 Report Abuse

I think it is very good that Bart has died. Lily and Rufus deserve to be happy together although she has a past which he dont know about. Kelly Rutherford is such a sweet actress and my notebook is glowing when she has a scenes in Gossip Girl, she is the only reason why I ocassionaly watch this show nowadays. For Blair/Chuck thing I have one word: Boring ... at least to me. They are together, then one of them goes away, the other is unhappy and that repeats in almost every episode. I also liked Cyrus in this episode, he is so funny and honest. Mrs. Waldorf is happy to be his wife :)moreless

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wow just wow

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By tvdevil1216, Jun 17, 2010 Report Abuse

This episode was pretty fantastic.When i saw that Bart died i was pretty shocked. I knew they were gunna kill someone off but i didnt really expect them to kill off Bart Bass. I also didnt expect Chuck to react the way he did. Its obvious that it hits him pretty hard. It was a turning point for Blair because she finally told Chuck that she loves him. Unfortunaly it might have been to late because Chuck doesnt really care at this point. Something tells me that Chuck is not going to be alright. At the funeral Chuck tried to play in cool but you could tell that he was hurting. I cannot wait for the next episode to see what happens with Chuckmoreless

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Loved it, as always.

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By lioncore, Jun 17, 2010 Report Abuse

I loved it. I loved chuck. I always love chuck. It showed a different side to him, and a different side to blair. though i was shocked about how cold everyone was to him. lilly slapped him, serena couldn't care less. of course blair and eric cared, but... anyway. i thought that it showed a new, warmer face of chuck and blair, but a certainly colder face of the upper east side. first time chuck admitted what he truly felt for blair, so did she. she said i love you and he said that he's not good enough for her. I love chuck. Hope everyone got that... :)moreless

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Trivia
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- Chuck's note to Blair: I'm sorry for everything. You deserve much better. Don't come looking for me. -Chuck Edit
- According to the caller ID on Chuck Bass' cell phone, Blair Waldorf's phone number is 917-555-0135. Edit
- The headline of the New York Journal is City Rocked by Death of Bartholomew Bass. The article is about Looking Back at the Legacy of Bart Bass. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Barte, kde jsi? (Bart, Where Are You?) Edit
- Although credited, Jessica Szorh (Vanessa) didn't appear in this episode. Edit
- International Air Dates: Latin America: March 4, 2009 on Warner Channel Norway: April 1, 2009 on TVNorge Philippines: April 28, 2009 on ETC Greece: May 9, 2009 on Star TV Denmark: August 16, 2009 on Kanal Turkey: December 1, 2009 on CNBC-e Poland: December 20, 2009 on TVN7 Czech Republic: March 21, 2010 on Prima COOL Australia: April 1, 2010 on GO! Slovakia: June 6, 2010 on Doma Edit
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- Blair: Chuck, am I going to have to stick my finger down your throat? It'll help hold back your hair. (Nate stares at her) What? Nate: No sorry, Blair. You had me and then you lost me. Edit
- Blair: Maybe I underestimate his emotional bond with Kim and Kristy from room-service. God, I just think that at the time like this he should be with someone who cares about him. Eleanor: That is exactly why we are getting married to that we can always be around to care about each other. Cyrus: It's true. Edit
- Eleanor: How is Charles holding up? Blair: Who knows? He's not returning any of my calls or texts, but the hotel says that they keep sending up food, so there something alive in that room. Edit
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- Episode Title: O Brother Where Bart Thou
  
  Refers to the 2000 movie where O Brother Where Art Thou. The movie is based on the journeys of Odysseus but is based in the South of the United States. Edit