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Gossip Girl

It's a Wonderful Lie

  • Episode aired Dec 1, 2008
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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S2.E12
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Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
  • Drama
  • Romance
The teens prepare for the annual Snowflake Ball, a charity event for prep school seniors.The teens prepare for the annual Snowflake Ball, a charity event for prep school seniors.The teens prepare for the annual Snowflake Ball, a charity event for prep school seniors.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
722
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  • Director
    • Patrick R. Norris
  • Writers
    • Josh Schwartz
    • Stephanie Savage
    • Robert Hull
  • Stars
    • Blake Lively
    • Leighton Meester
    • Penn Badgley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patrick R. Norris
  • Writers
    • Josh Schwartz
    • Stephanie Savage
    • Robert Hull
  • Stars
    • Blake Lively
    • Leighton Meester
    • Penn Badgley
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    • 1Critic review
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    Jessica Szohr in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick in Gossip Girl (2007)
    John Patrick Amedori and Blake Lively in Gossip Girl (2007)
    Blake Lively in Gossip Girl (2007)
    John Patrick Amedori and Blake Lively in Gossip Girl (2007)
    John Patrick Amedori and Blake Lively in Gossip Girl (2007)

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    Blake Lively
    Blake Lively
    • Serena van der Woodsenas Serena van der Woodsen
    Leighton Meester
    Leighton Meester
    • Blair Waldorfas Blair Waldorf
    Penn Badgley
    Penn Badgley
    • Dan Humphreyas Dan Humphrey
    Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford
    • Nate Archibaldas Nate Archibald
    Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen
    • Jenny Humphreyas Jenny Humphrey
    Ed Westwick
    Ed Westwick
    • Chuck Bassas Chuck Bass
    Jessica Szohr
    Jessica Szohr
    • Vanessa Abramsas Vanessa Abrams
    Kelly Rutherford
    Kelly Rutherford
    • Lily van der Woodsenas Lily van der Woodsen
    Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle
    • Rufus Humphreyas Rufus Humphrey
    John Patrick Amedori
    John Patrick Amedori
    • Aaron Roseas Aaron Rose
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Bart Bassas Bart Bass
    Nastia Liukin
    Nastia Liukin
    • Selfas Self
    Jennifer Damiano
    Jennifer Damiano
    • Justineas Justine
    Nicole Fiscella
    Nicole Fiscella
    • Isabel Coatesas Isabel Coates
    Natalie Knepp
    Natalie Knepp
    • Lexias Lexi
    Jake O'Connor
    Jake O'Connor
    • Chuck 2.0as Chuck 2.0
    Amanda Setton
    Amanda Setton
    • Penelope Shafaias Penelope Shafai
    Kevin Stapleton
    Kevin Stapleton
    • Andrew Tyleras Andrew Tyler
    • Director
      • Patrick R. Norris
    • Writers
      • Josh Schwartz
      • Stephanie Savage
      • Robert Hull
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    Storyline

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    Jenny discovers that Vanessa has been dating Nate in secret, sparking a feud between the girls. Jenny turns to Nelly, Hazel, Penelope, and the rest of Blair posse of 'mean girls' to humiliate Vanessa at the annual Snowflake Ball involving a special see-though dress. Meanwhile, Aaron's ex-girlfriend, Lexi, arrives in town for a visit sets her sights on Dan, causing Serena to question her feelings towards him as well as Aaron. Chuck and Blair bet that each can choose ideal dates for the other. Also, Lily admits that she wants to leave Bart and would like to rekindle her romance with Rufus. Bart Bass continues investigating Lily and finds a disturbing fact. —Melissa
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    • manhattan new york city
    • upper east side manhattan new york city
    • Plot summary
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title of this episode is a play on the title of the movie It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
    • Quotes

      Blair Waldorf: What do we have, Chuck?

      Chuck Bass: Tonight. So shut up. And dance with me.

    • Connections
      References It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    • Soundtracks
      Sexual Riot
      (uncredited)

      Performed by The Metros

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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