It WAS a great episode even before the "S murdered a guy apparently after sucking him off" revelation. My favorite part was a little offhand remark by Eric when he said, "Oh yeah? Like the rumors of me being gossip girl?" or something like that.

yeah, she killed the show

I am a 39 year old woman and I squeed through the whole thing. Loved the Cruise/Efron in the closet shout outs.

i will be, like , SO pissed if her killing is what i suspect. like the guy was wasted and they didnt help him, and he died. girl better have stabbed someone.

Seriously? The most shocking thing I've ever seen on a TV show. I totally gasped out loud. So.Freaking.Awesome!

Homer Simpson: MMMMMM ... twinkies ...

Is it going to suck or be awesome if B&S "accidentally" push G to her death? I can't decide...

Also! Jenny gets a commie for her line to her brother: "Even you should know that jealousy clashes with LL Bean pants!"

@blogissuchanuglyword:

i hate to say it, but i suspect you are right.

@tracyflick: I loved the Tom Cruise line. I can't believe they had the balls. I'm sure Bert Fields is calling The CW right now.

But I'm disappointed in the resolution so quickly. I'd loved to have seen Little J as happy, contented, sponsored beard at war with Blair over a number of episodes climaxing with the reveal. This show needs to learn something from daytime soaps about stretching a good idea out.

And Seren apparently helped kill a guy after a threesome. Sure he didn't just die of happiness?

Blair is the best. When she said "Serena, you're my family!" I almost broke down weeping.

I too thought they took an obvious reveal (gay Eric) and turned it into a delightfully surprising plot twist, what with the inclusion of Georgina and Asher into the plot line. And I also liked that Lilly reacted less-than-admirably just because it made her seem more human.

And man, that green skirt with the Tory Burch (or Tory Burch-ish) blouse, Chanel(ish) jacket and those awesome earrings ... Lilly, I think I love you.

(Where was Nate?)

I couldn't think during this episode. Sooo many references, bitchiness and all around awesome-ness. It really packed three episodes into one.

That's cool that Serena killed someone and all, but I was holding out for her big secret to be that she was a tranny. Serena Man der Woodsen, anyone?

With so many gaping plot holes (Since when did Jenny Yuko become a part of the clique?! and Does Blair know about Georgina?!) GG is like Lost with training wheels. I'm hooked.

My buddy shrieked and threw a wine glass against the wall upon hearing the confession.

What, no mention of Blair being off yogurt? They were winking at you, Gawker!

Mm. I'm still a Degrassi person. Gossip girl, without a hopeless lesbian love story, you lose.

Who really believes that Isabel was going to suggest "matching outfits" to Little J? Although it would have been a nice to hear her say, "I'll wear the real thing, you'll wear the Kohl's version."

And, did they make a mention of Eliot Spitzer being "as far away" from Serena's table at the Lilly/Burt wedding? With the scandal, why would he even be invited?

@Pope John Peeps II: Word. But they wear cooler outfits in GG.

@theruraljuror: I loved how suddenly Nelly Yuki or whatever the hell her name is ... is in. I suspect B's just keeping her enemies closer and all that.

HOW HOT WAS BLAIR IN THAT DRESS!?

Sorry. But I think I gasped louder when she walked into the room in that thing than when Serena made her confesh. (Sorry, gotta roll with the dialect when discussing GG.)

They name checked Tinsley Mortimer! Does anyone other than...I dunno, us and every bar on the Upper East Side know who she is?

@Phyllis Nefler: It is Nelly, my b. I also think they're keeping her because the other Asian left for Brown and they really need to keep the show as multicultural as possible. Plus, Nelly has some sweet oversized/funky eye wear.

@tracyflick: "Now you know how Vanessa Hudgens feels." Brilliant!

@hamburgerhotdog: Speaking of bars on the Upper East Side, when are they going to hit up Club D's ?! I call bullshit on the show until they do.

Dear Gossip Girl Writers,

From last night's episode, it's obvious that you are reading Gawker and NY Mag and taking to heart everything we say. From the genius Eliot Spitzer and Tinsley Mortimer references to the big shocking ending, I have to say this:

Keep it up.

Thanks.

lying about sex is WORSE than stealing a dior gown...

Best line ever?

"Don't worry, little J, the sun will come out tomorrow, even though your boyfriend did today."

Also! I enjoyed the part where Generic Popular Girl informs poor outer-borough Jenny that: "Dating a gay guy is an honest mistake, but lying to your girlfriends about sex is unforgivable."

Unlike, say, stealing a $15,000 dress from someone's closet and blaming it on the hired help. Which was, like, soooo two episodes ago!

Asher has a OMFG-worthy case of Rumer-chin/jaw.

@Phyllis Nefler: They also name checked the Blarney Cove, which is a bit of a strech but I can buy underage drinking there. Just not rich kid underage drinking.

GREAT episode. blair looks even better without a headband. but where were chuck and nate?? i agree w/ nymag though that no closeted teens would make out right near their high school...

I'm sorry, but as good as this show may be, anything that features a breathy, "Gray's Anatomy", Ellen Pompeo-esque voiceover is going to make me take a baseball bat to my television.

Dear God, please -- think of the TVs!

I missed Chuck's wardrobe and hope he returns with that jaunty red trenchcoat next week.

@Phyllis Nefler: But SERIOUSLY? Go Degrassi!

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Also, the brunette is gorgeous. Yay!

@Pope John Peeps II: You *have* to say that, you're CANADIAN!

I am hooked. Last night was the first time I watched and I can't stop thinking about it. Damn those kids!

@hamburgerhotdog: Fair point, although I will note that we used to take the train in from boarding school (I know) to drink at that shithole Muldoons. So it's not too far off base.

@Pope John Peeps II: Where's fiveinchtaint? I need to apply my monthly pressure on him (ew, that sounds creepy) to watch Degrassi.

@tracyflick: I KNOW, right?! That Cruise/Efron shit was amazing!

@hamburgerhotdog: I miss Chuck desperately. Although I was psyched that he called Serena in the beginning of the episode to check on her.

Can we talk about how Blake Lively looked truly desperate and distraught? Her face did a tragic contortionist move reminiscent of, but not nearly as ugly as, CrumpleFaceCry.

Come to the Ultimate Gossip Girl Summit, bitches! We're having bulimia-themed cupcakes.

@Phyllis Nefler: Present! I'm such a dunce - I had several episodes lined up on my Tivo, but then I went out of town and they were all pushed out because for some reason Tivo records every episode of The Daily Show and Colbert Report even though I have it set up for recording new episodes only. I blame Comedy Central. So in short, I need to load up on some more episodes. This will be done - I haven't forgotten.

@Sara Benincasa: I was impressed at by her acting skills. totally brought it to the next level.

@Pope John Peeps II: degrassi does go there, but with last nights episode, i might stick around for a little bit more. also, shanae grimes who plays darcy got the lead role in 90210. add her to your trainwreck starlet list but give her a little more shine cause she's canadian

@Sara Benincasa: And that Eric had been confiding to Chuck all along! Aww, Chuck is becoming as lovable as Spencer and Justin Bobby.

@fiveinchtaint: It's always some excuse with you. I feel ya though - I have like 5 episodes of The Hills clogging my ish and three of them are all the same one. But back to Degrassi - I will advise that you watch like, three episodes in a row to get that "hungover Sunday marathon" feel.

I am so looking forward to Chuck and Blair teaming up to bring Georgina down. Again...39 years old here. Man, this is 90210 aspired to and could just never reach. And TV back then was far more lenient. Nate can stay where ever he was. Did. Not. Miss.

So, I'm a tad lost. Did I understand correctly? Little J knew Asher was gay?

The LCD panel was emitting little wisps of smoke during Gossip Girl last night. Nice.

@tracyflick:

I think Little J was just trying to save face. She totally did not know, until GG tipped her off.

Since B. was all about trashing S. at the beginning of this whole drama, I'm thinking S. shoulda just walked on by the whole "we're sisters" ploy. How sad for me that I actually have a comment on this.

@tracyflick: Yeah, I feel like this could be a good reason for Blair and Chuck to reunite. Those two, working together, could bring down anyone.

@Phyllis Nefler: I. Love. Chuck. So. Much. He has a heart of gold, though his soul be troubled. I want to know what happened to Momma Bass. That might explain why he is such an enigma wrapped in a hot, hot mystery.
@tracyflick: Do you think Chuck and Blair will take Georgina down?! I can totally picture Chuck paying someone to kill her and NEVER GETTING CAUGHT. And Blair would totally go along with it and never feel bad at all.

Also, she cheats on Dan in the next episode!!! And Dan is all, "I'M DONE HERE!" He should drop out and go to Stuy.

@tracyflick: Yes, the Georgina vs. Blair battle is what I'm looking forward to. Chuck, however, may find a new love in his evil equal. I find the common theme of evil people loving Serena to be amusing.

@Sara Benincasa: Honestly, he really is one of the "truest" characters on the show. Don't we all have friends that are total scumbags, but we turn to them because they NEVER judge and they always know who to call to get things done?

Good call on the mother. I wonder where she lives. Newport? Florida? Abroad!?

I really want a Chuck-Blair-Georgie deathfight. Gossip girl writers, please make it so.

A. I think I counted about 47 headbands in this episode. It's my new drinking game.

B. Did I spy Serena and CHUCK about to bone in the previews for next week or was it the headband drinking game deceiving my eyes?

question: so serena's mom that's getting married to chuck's dad used to date or be married to dan's dad? so they used to be like step brother and sister? or am i confusing charcters, because i spent like 30 minutes of the show trying to wrap my head around this.

@suficonjerno: Serena's mom used to date Dan's dad back when they were youngsters and he was in a grunge band (or something), but now she is secretly in love with Dan's dad (they have a brief affair but killed it because it would have been creepy since their children are dating) and marrying Chuck's dad. Got it? Good!

Ugh, I have a feeling Serena doesn't actually cheat on Dan but that she's just saying that because she doesn't want to tell him that she's a murderess.
Boooooooooooooooo!!!!!

But also... OK, because as much as I hate their perfect relationship, it's already been put through the strainer and I want everything to be OK again.

@Phyllis Nefler: I think they are using the fact that Eric has been confiding in Chuck to set the stage for Chuck coming out. (Book Chuck is gay.)

My GG karma is wonky:
1) Missed the show as I was having gay dinner with gay friend.
2) And, fuck, my DVR misfunctioned last night. "Is it on hulu?" asked the lazy man.
3)And! I'm missing SarahLongName's piece on this because of going to Fire Island.

@magic1: In the books he is openly bi, I was wondering if they were gonna take that angle...

While this episode definitely had an "OMFG we have to get all these plotlines condensed into half the episode because of the stupid writer's strike" vibe to it what with the resolution of J v. B and Asher's transformation from goofy nice guy into gross closeted UES asshole in a blink of an eye, it was still absolutely GLORIOUS! Last week my friends and I were wracking our brain for what could be a horrible enough crime that even Chuck couldn't know and the only thing we could come up with was that Serena had to kill someone, but we were all like no way she couldn't have done that even Gossip Girl isn't that awesome. TURNS OUT THEY ARE! I won't even be mad when it turns out G just made S think she killed someone because that would be totally in character for Serena and appropriate (plus I mean S can't have actually killed someone in cold blood, that would be a bit to hardcore for Gossip Girl. If G did, thats fine, just not S.).

Also, was it Blair's plan to let Nelly Yuki into her group all along or did they decide to allow Nelly Yuki's character to stay on because Kati Farkas bolted the show? I choose door #2.

@OhhYeah: No that was