Gossip Girl

Pilot

Season 1, Episode 1, Aired 9/19/07

Episode Summary

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.moreless

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Taylor Momsen

Jenny Humphrey
Penn Badgley

Dan Humphrey
Leighton Meester

Blair Waldorf

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"Perfect"

By cielo215, Jun 28, 2011 Report Abuse

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Pilot episode.

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By Canogaparkcindy, Mar 06, 2011 Report Abuse

Good start to the series here, I was definitely not expecting a lot as I began watching. We got a few standout characters, every character is pretty much tolerable. The story lines are cliche but they aren't awful.

The pilot really didn't prove itself different from all the other teen drama shows/pilots. The element that I did really like about it was Gossip Girl's sinister narration. It definitely is very entertaining, and I can definitely call this a guilty pleasure, to say the least.

So overall, not the most original series, but it's an entertaining watch, and it's, from what I've seen, an above average show that has some interesting things to offer.moreless

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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.moreless

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By othforeverlove, Nov 23, 2010 Report Abuse

Pilots are always pretty boring, and not really that great, they're really just used for getting a base for the characters and figuring out who they are. Well this pilot did all that and so much more. It was fun, upbeat, and did a great job of really setting up the stage. I loved the music in this pilot. It was very well chosen and the directors did a great job with the show. Well I certainly was not disapointed in this episode. And I'm pretty sure the rest of the series is going to do just fine. I love Gossip Girl!moreless

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Not the next Veronica Mars, but an excellent guilty pleasure teen-drama..

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By JBentham, Jul 30, 2010 Report Abuse

I usually don't watch teen dramas because I tend to find them rather cliche. The only ones I watched and truly enjoyed were Friday Night Lights and Veronica Mars(which is one of my favorites!)

So I finally gave Gossip Girl a go and I was pleasently surprised.

The pilot was far from perfect, but there were lots of elements in it that really grabbed my attention. Hmm, maybe not that, but definitely did entertain me!

For starters, I love the whole "Gossip girl" storytelling. It's not really affecting the plot but... come on.

KRISTEN BELL! Even if we can only hear her voice, that's already a huge reason for me to watch this show. Loved the beginning with Serena arriving... and generally every scene Serena was in. Blake Lively is a great actress!

One scene I didn't like was the reveal of why Serena left town - that was a little anti climatic and sappy with the double scene with Blair.

As far as cliches go.. yes, there are lots. The poor / rich contrast, Blair's and Serena's situation, the romantic storylines, et cetera

But it still comes off extremely entertaining for the most.
Especially with the amount of eye candy in the show. And great soundtrack. And... great dialogs. However one thing that brought the score down was the ending. Well, this whole Chuck thing was a bit too over the top, especially the rooftop scene with that cheesy background music.

OVerall though, a good pilot and I'm definitely going to continue with the show. I watched this after the 90210 pilot and oh boy, compared to that, this is like a masterpiece.moreless

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A Great Begining to Season 1.

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By RosAzzo, Jul 30, 2010 Report Abuse

I have to say that I really enjoyed watching this episode and the story is very interesting.

Serena van der Woodsen left to boarding school for a year and I guess things were a little bit messed up before she left as she slept with Blair Waldorf's Boyfriend Nate Archibald.

Nate really liked Serena and even though he was with Blair we can see how he reacted when Selena was back.

Thugh Nate has got to stay with Blair as his father is doing some business and his Son's relationship with Blair is very important.

I really don't like Chuck Bass especially after what he did to Serena and Jenny Humphrey.

Well one of my favourite characters is Dan Humphrey who managed to go out on a date with Serena on the first episode.

This Episode was great and a very awesome first episode!moreless

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Trivia
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- Blair Waldorf lives at 1136 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10128 in the penthouse. Chuck Bass and Serena van der Woodsen live in suites at 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 - otherwise known as the Palace Hotel. Edit
- The Humphrey family is briefly shown to have a pet cat that doesn't appear in subsequent episodes. However, in season 2's "It's a Wonderful Lie" Dan reveals that the Humphrey's cat lives in Florida with their Grandma, because Jenny developed allergies. Edit
- While in Central Park, Chuck offers to steal his mother's Paxil pills for Nate. It is stated later in the series that Mrs. Bass died giving birth to Chuck. Edit
Notes
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- International Show Titles: Czech Republic: Super drbna (Super Gossipmonger) Edit
- This episode was nominated for the 2008 Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement In Casting-Television Pilot-Drama. Edit
- For the first 11 episodes, the show was nominated for the 2008 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. Edit
Quotes
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- (Dan trying to introduce Serena to his dad) Dan: Serena, this is Rufus Humphrey. Dad, this is Serena. (Rufus and Serena hold hands.) Rufus(With excitement): Serena Van Der Woodsen!! (Dan looks at him in suspicion) Rufus(Awkwardly): I don't know how I knew that. 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
Allusions
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- 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