Gossip Girl Timeline ( Real )

tv_show_premiere
September 19, 2007

Premiere of Gossip Girl TV Show

The television series Gossip Girl premiered on The CW network, marking the debut of the show based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar.

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December 17, 2012

Gossip Girl TV Series Finale

The series finale of Gossip Girl aired, concluding the TV drama that focused on the lives of privileged teenagers on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

announcement
November 13, 2019

Announcement of Gossip Girl Reboot

The CW announced the development of a reboot of the Gossip Girl television series, intending to bring a new version of the show to a new generation of viewers.

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July 8, 2021

Premiere of Gossip Girl Reboot

The reboot of the Gossip Girl series premiered, offering an updated take on the original series with a focus on new characters and contemporary issues.

Gossip Girl Timeline ( Fictional )

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September 2007

Start of Upper East Side School Year

Dan Humphrey and Blair Waldorf start the new school year at Constance Billard and St. Jude's, beginning the saga of Upper East Side teens.

relationship
October 2007

Blair and Chuck's Secret Relationship Begins

Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass begin their secret and tumultuous romantic relationship.

return
September 2007

Serena Returns to NYC

Serena van der Woodsen returns to Manhattan after a mysterious absence, re-entering the social scene and causing waves.

family_crisis
November 2007

Nate's Father Incarceration

Nate Archibald's father is arrested, complicating Nate's family and social dynamics.

revelation
May 2012

Gossip Girl Revealed as Dan Humphrey

The true identity of Gossip Girl is revealed to be Dan Humphrey, changing the trust and alliances among characters.

relationship
February 2008

Serena and Dan Start Dating

Serena and Dan begin their romantic relationship, marking a turning point in the series.

character_introduction
September 2007

Jenny Humphrey Joins the Upper East Side

Jenny moves from Brooklyn to attend Constance Billard, entering the complicated world of Manhattan elite teens.

engagement
April 2010

Chuck and Blair Get Engaged

Chuck Bass proposes to Blair Waldorf, solidifying one of the series' central relationships.

wedding
September 2011

Lily and Rufus Remarry

Lily van der Woodsen and Rufus Humphrey remarry in a surprise ceremony, blending their families.

scandal
October 2007

Fall Dance Scandal

A major scandal erupts at the Constance Billard fall dance involving multiple students' secrets being exposed.