As the school year begins for New York's elite, a new student at Constance St. Jude's finds herself thrust into the spotlight, while a mysterious presence threatens to shake the status quo.

As Zoya hesitantly explores a new romantic interest, Max aggressively pursues one of his own. Meanwhile, Julien sets out to fix her mistakes.

While the school takes drastic measures to smoke out Gossip Girl's identity, a blind item threatens to put an end to a Constance couple. Julien and Max uncover shocking family secrets. Zoya turns to an unlikely ally for help.

Tensions run high as Zoya reluctantly celebrates her birthday. Audrey levels with Aki. Kate gets an exciting opportunity.

While an incident at a nearby school finds all eyes on Gossip Girl, Julien and Zoya team up for Halloween. Audrey panics over bad news, and Obie grows suspicious of Zoya's new friend.

When Obie's mother comes to town, Zoya begins to question his nature – and nurture. Julien decides to take her brand to the next level. Aki and Max come together to support Audrey.

Zoya scrounges up guests for her annual Friendsgiving feast, Julien and Obie cover their tracks. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan face an ultimatum from Rafa that threatens to bring Gossip Girl down once and for all.

While an accusation from Gossip Girl throws Julien’s life into a tailspin, Zoya takes matters into her own hands. Kate faces backlash from her colleagues. Obie and Aki take a stand. Max navigates foreign emotions.

When Gossip Girl turns the city against her, Julien leans on Zoya in her search for the truth. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan attempt to outsmart their coworkers, Audrey and Aki open their minds, and Max tries to find his voice.

In her efforts to save Julien from a vicious smear campaign, Zoya puts her own future at risk. Kate and Jordan hatch a last-ditch plan to reclaim Gossip Girl. Audrey and Aki rope an increasingly resentful Max into both of their schemes.

A Christmas visitor threatens to upend Julien’s life, while a new friend pushes Zoya to chart her own path. Ahead of a bombshell drop, Kate, Jordan, and Wendy clamor for control of Gossip Girl.

As the crew heads upstate for their annual New Year’s bash, Julien holds tight to tradition despite everything changing around her. Meanwhile, Zoya questions her place in her sister’s group – and Kate questions the future of Gossip Girl.

As the crew looks forward to a fresh start in the new year, a debutante ball threatens already fragile bonds.

Zoya spends more time with Shan's family--much to Nick's annoyance--while Max's parents host an important dinner that descends into chaos.

Though finally the new queen of Constance, Monet yearns for a real rivalry with Julien. Meanwhile, Obie asks for Julien’s help managing their friends ahead of meeting Grace’s family.

Julien struggles to show Grace’s true colors to Obie. Audrey and Max suspect Aki is keeping a secret. Zoya learns of Nick’s betrayal.

Kate, Jordan, and Wendy attempt to conceal Gossip Girl’s identity from a determined Mike. Audrey breaks down after Max and Aki go away on a trip without her.

A familiar figure blackmails Kate into ruining an important event. Obie proposes a transactional offer that would destroy his family to Gossip Girl.

While Audrey juggles her father, his new girlfriend, and Kiki’s launch, Gossip Girl drives a wedge between her and Julien.

Max and Audrey scheme to redeem Kiki’s reputation – at the expense of Aki’s feelings. Kate receives an ultimatum about the future of Gossip Girl.

Max, Audrey, and Aki navigate the growing complications of being a triad. Kate enters an uneasy alliance with a former foe. Julien weathers her quest to destroy Gossip Girl alone – until a shocking implication hits too close to home.

Julien sets out to destroy Gossip Girl only to find herself in a surprising final showdown at the Met Gala.