225 The Goodbye Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl decides to liven things up at the Constance Billard and St. Jude's graduation by sending out a shocking and damaging email blast in the midst of the commencement ceremony, stirring Serena to come up with a plan of attack. The girls from school challenge Jenny to throw her hat in the ring to succeed Blair as Queen Bee next year. Lily and Rufus struggle to repair their relationship after Lily's betrayal.


Hotpipes - The Future Is Where We Belong.
Opening montage, Serena & Blair discuss Gossip Girl & Chuck.


Say Hi - The Stars Just Blink For Us
Nate tells Vanessa about his plans.



Shiny Toy Guns - Season Of Love
The graduation ceremony; repeats as Chuck declares his love to Blair.



The Handcuffs - I Just Wanna Be Free, Man
Nate's After-Grad party starts.



Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero
Blair asks Chuck how he feels about her; the Gossip Girl bomb.


Brighton, MA - Bet You Never Thought
Rufus & Lily reminisce.


Quitzow - New York Haunting
Blair advises Jenny to 'keep her eye on the prize'.


Say Hi - November Was White, December Was Grey
Dan asks Serena what is really behind her Gossip Girl vendetta; gathering at The Oak Room.


Coconut Records - The Summer
Nate asks Vanessa if he can accompany her on her European backpacking trip; repeats as Scott phones his mom; Dan gets a call from Georgina.

Daniel May/MasterSource Music - Are You Just A Dream?
Blair crowns Jenny

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224 Valley Girls

In a flashback to the 80s, 17-year-old Lily Rhodes gets kicked out of boarding school and runs away to Los Angeles, reconnecting with her parents, Rick (Andrew McCarthy) and Cece (guest star Cynthia Watros, and sister, Carol (Krysten Ritter). Back in present day, Blair and Nate attend prom together, but the evening doesn't turn out exactly as planned and Chuck (Ed Westwick) has a little something to do with that. Serena and Lily don't see eye-to-eye over Serena's recent run-in with the law. No Doubt performs in the episode as an 80s band called "Snowed Out."



Missing Persons - Destination Unknown
Flashback of Lily driving to L.A.



Huey Lewis And The News - I Want A New Drug
Flashback of Lily meeting her dad for dinner.


English Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom
Flashback of Lily asking about her sister, Carol, at a diner.



Modern English - I Melt With You
Flashback of Owen asking Lily if she wants his helping finding Carol.



Billy Idol and Generation X - Dancing With Myself
Dan asks Jenny for a prom dress; Flashback of Lily getting ready for her date with Owen.



No Doubt - Stand And Deliver
Snowed Out performs as Owen & Lily arrive at the club.


The B-52s - 52 Girls
Flashback of Lily commenting on Carol's life & Carol advising Lily not to reveal their background.



New Order - Blue Monday
Flashback of Lily, Carol, Shep & Owen breaking in music video producer Keith's house.



Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
Flashback of Lily & Owen drinking at Keith's party.



Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough
Flashback of Carol confronting Keith as Lily & Owen dance; Blair confronts Chuck.


The Dils - I Hate The Rich
Flashback of the fight at Keith's party.






Fountains Of Wayne - Prom Theme
Blair & Nate dance.



Freur - Doot Doot
Serena thanks Blair for being 'her sister'; Flashback of Lily & Carol leaving the police station; Lily sends Serena a text apology.

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223 The Wrath Of Con

Blair puts pressure for Georgina to making amends for her past bad behavior by helping her in an evil plan. The rivalry between Nate and Chuck over Blair reaches a boiling point. Lily makes a secret plan to help Rufus with Dan's college tuition.






Say Hi (aka Say Hi To Your Mom) - Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Serena phones Chuck to tell him about Gabriel's scam.
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Gotye - Heart's A Mess
Georgina follows Poppy; Rufus asks his kids to return the ring; mug shots are taken of Serena.
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