Gossip Girl top 3 rankings - Episode 78
In this week’s episode of Create & Consume, we’re heading back to the Upper East Side with a fun twist — my top three Gossip Girl rankings across everything from outfits to outrageous plotlines.
Whether you were Team Serena or Team Blair (or just here for Dorota), this one’s for you.
Create & consume:
What Austen is creating this week: my blog is officially part of Mediavine and I created a carousel post on Instagram sharing more insights on how I was able to qualify my blog.
What Austen is consuming this week: The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop, her autobiography!
Now I listened to the audio book, so tell me if you count that as reading and I wanted to do that because she narrated it!
I’m 95% done and it’s so well done, I loved hearing about her days as a showgirl, her early dance career in New York, A Chorus Line, Gilmore Girls, Maisel and all of her work.
In this episode:
Top 3 style icons
Serena - Effortless as always, with perfectly undone hair and makeup to match.
Blair – Polished, refined, and forever the queen of structured silhouettes.
Lily – My later-in-life style inspo and our eternal bun queen.
If rewatching Gossip Girl has you craving your own style refresh, you might love my episode on how to get out of a style rut, where I walk through closet clean-outs, inspiration boards, and rebuilding your wardrobe with intention.
Top 3 most unhinged plot lines (high school era)
Dan and his teacher
Blair bullying her teacher
The infamous pool party break-in
Top 3 most unhinged plot lines (later seasons)
Blair being traded for a hotel (Season 3)
Bart being alive (Season 6)
Lily signing an affidavit that sends Ben to jail — tied with Georgina claiming Dan is her baby’s father (Season 4)
Top 3 most unexpected hookups
Ivy and Rufus (Season 6)
The threesome (Season 3)
Vanessa and Chuck (Season 2)
Top 3 holiday episodes
The Treasure of Serena Madre (S3, Ep11) – The Thanksgiving that changed TV forever: Serena’s affair, Blair’s family chaos, Lily’s lies, Vanessa’s drama — all with Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo playing in the background.
Blair Waldorf Must Pie (S1, Ep9) – Iconic, but loses points for no Chuck and no Jason Derulo.
Roman Holiday (S1, Ep11) – A festive mix of skating sabotage, father drama, and Dan + Serena’s sweet gift exchange.
Top 3 Blair dreams
Roman Holiday (S4, Ep21 “Shattered Bass”) – Motorcycle ride through the city with Louis… who turns into Chuck.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (S1, Ep14 “The Blair Bitch Project”) – Nate calling her Jenny while she searches for Cat.
My Fair Lady (S2, Ep21 “Seder Anything”) – Blair faces her two selves: one wealthy and loved, one struggling to earn her future.
Top 3 most memorable songs
Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John – Pilot episode magic.
With Me by Sum 41 – Season 1, Episode 7: Victor/Victrola.
Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo – Season 3, Episode 10: The Treasure of Serena Madre.
Top 3 guest stars
Hilary Duff
Tyra Banks
William Baldwin
Top 3 iconic New York moments
Chuck and Blair’s wedding – Season 6, Episode 10: New York, I Love You XOXO
The Humphrey family football game under the Manhattan Bridge – Season 1, Episode 9: Blair Waldorf Must Pie
Serena and Aaron’s Times Square date – Season 2, Episode 10: Bonfire of the Vanity
Top 3 non–New York City episodes
The Hamptons – Season 2, Episode 1: Summer Kind of Wonderful
Paris – Season 4, Episode 2: Double Identity
Upstate New York – Season 6, Episode 1: Gone Maybe Gone
Top 3 craziest notes exchanged
Louis to Dan: “Thank you for writing my vows — it’ll be our little secret.”
Jack to Blair: Matthew Williamson dress + “One last chance to save your man.”
Raina to Serena: Ralph Lauren dress + “Thanks for the advice — W would have been a mistake.”
Top 3 unanswered questions
Does anyone finish college?
What actually happens with Rufus/Lisa and Lily/William?
“What did we bury in that casket?” I would also like to know
Top 3 spinoffs I’d actually watch
Henry Bass and his friends — 10 years later
The Lily and Carol Prequel (or even a CeeCee series!)
Dorota: From Poland to Park Avenue
Top 3 character glow-ups
Chuck – From intolerable to iconic; he learns to rebuild his name.
Blair – Turns scheming into strategy and owns her ambition.
Eleanor – From dismissive mom to the ultimate supportive queen.
Summary
Rewatching Gossip Girl feels like stepping into a time capsule of chaos, couture, and early 2010s drama — and I loved every second of it.
The unhinged plot twists, the impeccable styling, the New York escapism, the messy friendships and relationships… it all hit just as hard the second (or third) time around.
XOXO, Gossip Girl
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