Beloved for the fast-paced plotlines, private school setting, and tension between Serena and Blair, the first season of Gossip Girl is a favorite. It had so many elements that fans of teen dramas love, although as the show progressed, fans have found something to love about every season.
Viewers feel very strongly about this popular show, from which break-ups were the worst to which storylines were the most entertaining. From big moments in Chuck and Blair's relationship to episodes that showed how tough Blair was, fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the best plotlines.
When Dan & Blair Learned Juliet & Ben's Story
A Gossip Girl fan posted in a thread on Reddit that they liked watching Dan and Blair help Juliet. This was definitely an intense storyline, as viewers learned that Juliet believed that Serena, who dated Juliet's brother Ben while at her boarding school, put Ben in jail.
It turned out that it was Serena's mom Lily who got Ben in trouble. The season 4 episode "The Townie" is when things really got juicy, as Blair and Ben went to Connecticut to find Juliet and finally crack this mystery.
The First Season Pool Party
A fan posted that they loved the first season episode "School Lies" which featured a pool party at Constance. The fan said that this was a good example of the theme of the show since the students broke into the school to throw a party and they didn't think that they would get in trouble since they had grown up so wealthy.
The fan also wrote, "I also liked how all four main characters all come together as a group. If you think about it, we rarely get to see Chuck, Nate, Blair, and Serena all interacting at the same time, in the same scene with each other and all be in on the plot."
Blair's Pregnancy Storyline
A fan shared on Reddit that they love Gossip Girl's fifth season and that includes Blair's pregnancy storyline. This plotline ended up being tragic as Blair was pregnant with Prince Louis's baby and miscarried after getting into a car accident with Chuck.
Blair's miscarriage was one of the saddest parts of her character arc and it helped humanize her. Yes, she was beautiful and stylish and wealthy, but she struggled, too.
Chuck & Blair Went To A Bat Mitzvah
In the season 4 finale "The Wrong Goodbye," Chuck and Blair went to a Bat Mitzvah that they hadn't been invited to, which was Chuck's idea. Chuck never had any problem going somewhere he didn't belong as he was always brave and up for anything.
A fan shared on Reddit that they loved this moment and several viewers agreed. A fan noted that this was a time when the characters could just let loose and have fun instead of fighting or scheming all the time.
Serena & Dan Falling In Love
Dan and Serena could be awful to one another, but they're still one of the most beloved couples on Gossip Girl. It's interesting to think that Dan was Gossip Girl all along, but besides that big secret, they did share a lot of good times and they helped each other grow up.
A fan wrote on Reddit that they loved seeing Serena and Dan falling in love in season 1. They dealt with so much, including the fact that they were from different backgrounds and this could cause conflict, even if they didn't want it to.
Dan & Serena Got Stuck During A Blackout
A fan posted in a Reddit thread that they liked the season 2 episode "The Dark Night when there was a blackout and Dan and Serena got stuck in an elevator.
This was a memorable storyline, as they were happy to be together again, but as Blair pointed out, they hadn't discussed the reason for their previous break-up. If Dan and Serena were going to survive as a couple, they were going to have to actually talk about their feelings, and it was tough for both of them.
Blair Getting Revenge On Georgina
While viewers sympathized with Georgina at times, she usually acted like a terrible person, and in the first season of the show, she was coming for Blair and Serena.
In the season 1 finale "Much 'I Do' About Nothing," Blair got revenge on Georgina for making Serena's life miserable, and a fan posted in a Reddit thread that they enjoyed watching Blair in her element here. Blair was able to convince Georgina's parents that she was bad news and needed to go to a school to sort herself out.
Chuck & Blair's Wedding
Many fans think that Chuck and Blair's romance is perfection but they definitely had a toxic love story at times. That's why it was so satisfying when, after years of breaking each other's hearts, hurting each other's feelings, and having trouble sharing their love for each other, they finally committed to a lifetime together.
A fan shared on Reddit that they loved watching Chuck and Blair's wedding scene. This was the moment that so many had been waiting for and it was definitely moving and beautiful.
Lily & Rufus Looking For Their Kid
A fan shared on Reddit that they liked watching Lily and Rufus look for their child, although this storyline seemed to go nowhere, which was strange.
It's true that their son, Scott, was in five episodes of the show, and while it seemed like a huge deal at the time, it did get swept to the side pretty soon after. This was still a great storyline, though, as it brought Lily and Rufus together and proved how much history they had with each other.
When Jenny Didn't Go To The Sleepover
Jenny had her immature moments, and at the beginning of the show, she and Blair were often in a power struggle that was fun and entertaining to watch. Blair threw one of her famous sleepovers in season 1 and she thought that everyone would want to be there. Blair invited Jenny, but Jenny showed up only to say that she wouldn't be staying.
The fan explained why she loved this scene: "Jenny returns to the Waldorf apartment, declines Blairs offer to sleep over but says that she‘ll keep the jacket she got from the Waldorf store. The smirk she has when she enters the elevator must be my favorite part of the show."