When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, while at the Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. Meanwhile, Jenny deliberately shares information with Will that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus’ marriage. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture [...]

Will’s return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Serena and Jenny’s relationship is strained as a result of Jenny’s deception. Blair spends time on the Columbia campus and realizes where she truly belongs…. Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret [...]

Serena’s father (William Baldwin) visits Manhattan unexpectedly; Nate and Serena continue to have relationship issues; Dan gets upsetting news.

Dorota asks Chuck and Blair to be a part of her wedding; Serena secretly meets with Carter; Rufus discovers that Lily has been lying about her whereabouts.

Chuck and Blair are faced with the most difficult decision they have ever faced as a couple. Serena plans a surprise birthday party for Nate, but Jenny does her best to sabotage Serenas’s efforts. Dan and Vanessa’s new relationship hits a bump in the road.