Poison Ivy



''There's plenty of upside to being the spawn of the fabulously wealthy. But the downside? Super successful parents expect nothing less from their offspring. And when it comes to college, that means the Ivys. It's more than just getting into college, it's setting a course for the rest of your life. And for those few who aren't legacies, the pressures are no less. When parents have sacrificed for their children's futures, what kid would want to let them down? - Gossip Girl''

Episode Summary
Constance Billard and St. Jude's and the visiting representatives arrival brings more than just college applications. Cut-throat rivarly is at it's sharpest this week as the students compete for prestigious positions. Blair Waldorf discover a shocking but juicy secret about Serena van der Woodsen and plots to drop the bomb at the best possible moment. Dan Humphrey is sure that landing the coveted usher position with the Dartmouth rep will either make or break his future at the school. Unfortunately, it's Nate who nabs the position, despite total disinterest in the school. Meanwhile, Jenny Humphrey gets close to Serena's younger brother Eric van der Woodsen and Rufus Humphrey asks Lily van der Woodsen for a favour.

Cast and Characters

 * Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen
 * Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
 * Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey
 * Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald
 * Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey
 * Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass
 * Kelly Rutherford as Lily van der Woodsen
 * Matthew Settle as Rufus Humphrey
 * Connor Paolo as Eric van der Woodsen
 * Sam Robards as Howard "The Captain" Archibald