Defined late-2000s teen TV glamour, blogs-as-villain, and aspirational cruelty.
Why it matters
Episode guide
121 episodes across 6 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
An anonymous blogger exposes the scandals of Manhattan's elite teens. Clothes, class, and betrayal as weekly events.
Network & studio
- The CW — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Defined late-2000s teen TV glamour, blogs-as-villain, and aspirational cruelty.
Creators
Josh Schwartz · Stephanie Savage
Key cast
- Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen
- Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
- Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey
- Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald
- Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass
- Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey
Flash facts
- Based on Cecily von Ziegesar's novels.
- Fashion influence rivaled the plot.
- Rebooted years later on HBO Max.
FAQ
What network aired Gossip Girl?
Gossip Girl is associated with CW (2007–2012).
Why is Gossip Girl in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Defined late-2000s teen TV glamour, blogs-as-villain, and aspirational cruelty.
Who are the key names behind Gossip Girl?
Creators and principals include Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage.
Official & further reading
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