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Gossip Girl Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2009 - 2010
Season three follows privileged students in Manhattan as they keep up on local gossip from a secretive blogger who gets the scoop on everything and everyone. This season focuses on Blair (Leighton Meester), Dan (Penn Badgley), and Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) along with movie star Olivia (Hilary Duff) getting into New York University. Meanwhile, Jenny (Taylor Momsen) begins to unravel. A number of celebrities appear this season such as: Lady Gaga, Jimmy Fallon, and Tyra Banks.
Episode 1
Reversals of Fortune
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 60 mins
In the third-season opener, Serena returns from Europe with Carter while Nate returns from abroad with a mysterious woman (JoAnna Garcia). Elsewhere, Blair and Chuck adjust to their new relationship in a nontraditional way, and the Humphreys are surprised at how easily they adapted to the Hamptons lifestyle.
Episode 2
The Freshman
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 60 mins
Blair, Dan and Vanessa begin their first day at NYU, where Georgina sets out to make Blair an outcast. Elsewhere, Chuck and Serena have a big fight, and Nate and Bree pursue their relationship, despite the strain it may cause their families.
Episode 3
The Lost Boy
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 60 mins
Blair and Chuck compete against each other when bidding for a coveted item up for auction. Elsewhere, Serena fears Carter is returning to his old bad habits; Vanessa grows suspicious of Scott; and Georgina sets her sights on Dan.
Episode 4
Dan De Fleurette
Mon, Oct 5, 2009 60 mins
Vanessa gets a new roommate: film star Olivia Burke (Hilary Duff), who seeks a normal college life. Serena befriends Olivia's costar Ursula (Tyra Banks). Elsewhere, Jenny begins her reign as queen bee and gets some unwanted help from Blair; and Lily finds her return home unsettling.
Episode 5
Rufus Getting Married
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 60 mins
Lily and Rufus push up their wedding date. Meanwhile, Chuck realizes Carter has been keeping a secret from Serena; Dan and Vanessa get roped into one of Georgina's ploys; and Blair shares her suspicions about Bree with Nate. Sonic Youth perform.
Episode 6
Enough About Eve
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 60 mins
Vanessa hopes to impress her mother (Gina Torres) by delivering NYU's freshman toast, but she has to compete with Blair to win this honor. Meanwhile, Dan introduces Olivia to Lily and Rufus, and Serena and Nate join forces to help out Carter.
Episode 7
How to Succeed in Bassness
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 60 mins
Chuck requests Serena's PR assistance for the grand opening of a club in his new hotel, and Blair secretly assists him as well. Elsewhere, Dan is rattled when he watches one of Olivia's on-screen sex scenes; Jenny's friendship with Eric faces an obstacle; and Rufus and Lily celebrate Halloween. Albert Hammond Jr. performs.
Episode 8
The Grandfather: Part II
Mon, Nov 2, 2009 60 mins
Nate worries about how far his grandfather will go to help Trip win an election. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to prevent Dan from hearing something she regrets saying on Jimmy Fallon's show; and Blair befriends a new It Girl to make Serena jealous.
Episode 9
They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 60 mins
A power-hungry Jenny eyes a cotillion escort who could help her expand her reign to all of the Upper East Side. Elsewhere, Nate and Chuck try to get Blair and Serena to make amends; and Olivia considers leaving NYU to shoot a movie, much to Dan's dismay. The Plastiscines perform, and Leighton Meester and Robin Thicke's single "Somebody to Love" is featured.
Episode 10
The Last Days of Disco Stick
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 60 mins
Blair attempts to impress her classmates by getting Lady Gaga to agree to a private concert. Meanwhile, Dan, Olivia and Vanessa get involved with a school play; Serena leans on Nate for help; and Jenny befriends an ambassador's son as a favor to Chuck.
Episode 11
The Treasure of Serena Madre
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 60 mins
Thanksgiving dinner becomes uncomfortable for Serena when Lily invites Trip and his wife to attend. Meanwhile, Blair thinks her mom is keeping a secret from her; Rufus discovers Lily has been lying about Cece; and Vanessa has a fight with her mother.
Episode 12
The Debarted
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 60 mins
A year after his father's death, Chuck deals with an issue from the past, and another car accident occurs that involves a member of the Upper East Side. Meanwhile, Dan and Vanessa face the new complexities in their friendship.
Episode 13
The Hurt Locket
Mon, Mar 8, 2010 60 mins
Nate and Serena consider moving beyond being just friends. Meanwhile, Rufus tries to avoid Lily; Blair realizes that Chuck keeps thinking about the mysterious woman at his father's grave; and Jenny prepares to go to a state dinner with Damien.
Episode 14
The Lady Vanished
Mon, Mar 15, 2010 60 mins
Jenny's relationship with Damien concerns Rufus and Lily. Meanwhile, Chuck discovers some things about the woman who may be his mother; and Dan and Vanessa try to date other people.
Episode 15
The Sixteen Year Old Virgin
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 60 mins
Damien pressures Jenny to have sex. Meanwhile, Lily finally lets Rufus in on her huge secret; Chuck must make a tough choice concerning his hotel; and Dan and Vanessa try something new.
Episode 16
The Empire Strikes Jack
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 60 mins
Blair must make sure Eleanor's latest fashion show is a hit with a particular client, and Rufus volunteers Jenny to help. However, trouble occurs when Jenny sees Agnes is modeling in the show. Meanwhile, conflict arises between Chuck and Jack once again.
Episode 17
Inglorious Bassterds
Mon, Apr 5, 2010 60 mins
Chuck and Blair face a challenging decision, and Dan and Vanessa's relationship hits a snag. Meanwhile, Serena arranges a surprise party for Nate, but Jenny attempts to wreck those plans.
Episode 18
The Unblairable Lightness of Being
Mon, Apr 12, 2010 60 mins
Chuck hosts a traditional wedding for Dorota, and he and Blair participate in the ceremony. Meanwhile, Serena lies to Nate and meets with Carter; and Rufus realizes Lily hasn't been truthful about where she's been.
Episode 19
Dr. Estrangeloved
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 60 mins
Serena's father (William Baldwin) arrives in town. Meanwhile, Nate and Serena struggle through some issues, so Jenny happily comforts Nate; and Dan gets a rejection from the Tisch writing program, along with a confession from Vanessa.
Episode 20
It's a Dad, Dad, Dad World
Mon, May 3, 2010 60 mins
William's presence in town continues to cause conflict. Meanwhile, tension mounts between Serena and Jenny; Blair checks out campus life at Columbia; and Dan uncovers another secret Vanessa has been hiding.
Episode 21
Ex-Husbands and Wives
Mon, May 10, 2010 60 mins
Serena makes it clear her loyalties lie with her father, causing Rufus to feel like an outsider; and Jenny tells Will something that puts Rufus' marriage in jeopardy. Elsewhere, Chuck thinks big while attempting to patch things up with Blair.
Episode 22
Last Tango, Then Paris
Mon, May 17, 2010 60 mins
In the third-season finale, Blair must make a decision about her future with Chuck. Meanwhile, a post on Gossip Girl about Dan causes problems for Nate and Serena; Dorota has her baby; Georgina returns to town; and things go from bad to worse for Jenny.
