Gossip Girl fans are a vocal cadre, and the producers are listening. Last week, E! Online shared the creative team’s recent epiphany: more jaw-dropping storylines are needed. Mission accomplished! Monday’s Thanksgiving episode was easily the best of this season, setting up numerous entanglements going forward. And beginning tonight, the series gains a weekly encore between cycles of Top Model—perfect timing, because the holiday dinner scene is one of those rare classics that must be seen twice. With a remix of the strangely hilarious “Watcha Say” (by Jason Derulo) setting the mood, an affair is exposed, a surprise pregnancy revealed and a teen saboteur unmasked. And that’s before the gravy boat is passed! CeCe’s shocking arrival shreds the secret Lily is hiding from clueless Rufus; and that incriminating letter to Serena from Daddy…well, who else smells blackmail? Nate professes his love, while Dan’s “new face” is either nausea or romantic feelings for his best friend—quickly noticed by Vanessa’s meddling momma. For dessert, will Serena choose security or scandal? The entire episode is a rollicking, farcical thrill-ride from start to finish. Grab a second helping tonight! xoxo
Gossip Girl / All New! Monday 9pm (encore: Wed. 8pm)
