Season 5
(2011)
Overview
The season began in Los Angeles when a re-energized Chuck and Nate decided to pay Serena a visit. Chuck has a newfound philosophy and says "yes" to everything, even death defying stunts. Serena continues to work on the movie set, and is offered a full-time job at the end of the episode. Nate begins an affair with an older woman, Diana Payne, who may have an ulterior motive for being with Nate. Back in New York, Dan learns that Vanessa has published one chapter of his novel, and Blair continues …
Cast
as Serena van der Woodsen
as Blair Waldorf
as Dan Humphrey
as Nate Archibald
as Chuck Bass
as Lily van der Woodsen
as Rufus Humphrey
as Ivy Dickens
Episodes
Yes, Then Zero 6.8
September 26, 2011
Serena loves her new job in Hollywood, but makes a costly misstep when she tries to impress her boss. Chuck and Nate ar…
Beauty and the Feast 7.0
October 3, 2011
Nate reconnects unexpectedly with Diana, who offers him an exciting opportunity. Serena forces Charlie to decide which …
The Jewel of Denial 6.8
October 10, 2011
Nate must decide whether to cross moral lines at Diana’s request. Dan has figured out who is publishing his book, and s…
Memoirs of an Invisible Dan 6.6
October 17, 2011
After much deliberation, Dan decides to gather Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck, Rufus and Lily to reveal the truth about hi…
The Fasting and the Furious 8.0
October 24, 2011
In the midst of celebrating Yom Kippur with family and friends, Blair and Louis find themselves in a power struggle wit…
I Am Number Nine 7.0
November 7, 2011
Blair makes all of her former minions and Charlie compete to secure the coveted bridesmaid spots in her upcoming royal …
The Big Sleep No More 6.5
November 14, 2011
Several of our favorite Upper East Siders attend a performance of Punchdrunk’s provocative theater experience, “Sleep N…
All The Pretty Sources 6.5
November 21, 2011
Serena is hard at work planning a dream bridal shower for Blair, but it should come as no surprise that Serena has to p…
Rhodes To Perdition 6.2
November 28, 2011
Lily, Charlie and Serena eagerly anticipate the Studio 54 party being thrown in CeCe’s honor. Nate takes on a new role …
Riding In Town Cars With Boys 7.8
December 5, 2011
Lily throws Charlie a party to officially introduce her to New York society. Meanwhile, Charlie’s ex-boyfriend, Max, t…
The End of The Affair? 7.2
January 16, 2012
Blair's flashbacks reveal the fallout of her and Chuck's car accident, which Nate realizes may have been caused by foul…
Father and the Bride 6.8
January 23, 2012
Blair prepares to celebrate her upcoming royal wedding with a bachelorette party, but others scheme behind her back to …
G.G. 6.3
January 30, 2012
The much-anticipated 100th episode will open with a musical dream sequence featuring Serena, Blair and all the men in t…
The Backup Dan 7.3
February 6, 2012
Blair must make a difficult decision about her future, the consequences of which could hurt those she loves most. Seren…
Crazy, Cupid, Love 7.0
February 13, 2012
It’s Valentine’s Day on the Upper East Side and Blair can’t resist playing cupid for someone she loves. Georgina is int…
Cross Rhodes 7.3
February 20, 2012
Dan feels honored when he learns that Upright Citizen’s Brigade is performing excerpts from his book, Inside. Blair tri…
The Princess Dowry 6.7
February 27, 2012
Blair thinks Cyrus may have found a potential loophole in her prenup. Chuck and Georgina partner up in a scheme, but it…
Con-Heir 6.7
April 2, 2012
Chuck invites Jack to town to thank him for saving his life, but finds the trip doesn’t go exactly as planned. Blair an…
It Girl, Interrupted 6.7
April 9, 2012
Serena decides she is ready to relinquish the spotlight and sets out to make a reluctant Lola the next “It Girl” of the…
Salon of the Dead 6.3
April 16, 2012
To celebrate their official coming out as a couple, Blair and Dan host a glamorous British-themed Salon, including gues…
Despicable B 6.3
April 23, 2012
Blair feels like her Upper East Side status might be slipping away and devises a plan to assure that doesn’t happen. Me…
Raiders of the Lost Art 6.3
April 30, 2012
Chuck, Nate, Blair, Serena and Lola team up to uncover what they think is an explosive secret between Diana and Jack. M…
The Fugitives 6.3
May 7, 2012
Blair enlists Serena to be her stand-in at an important meeting when Blair finds herself needing to be in two places at…
The Return of the Ring 6.0
May 14, 2012
When Gossip Girl goes after Blair as she’s never done before, Serena admits she may have unintentionally played an impo…