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"The Undergraduates"

"The Undergraduates" is the 68th episode of the CW television series, Gossip Girl, as well as the third episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was written by Amanda Lasher and directed by Norman Buckley. It aired on Monday, September 27, 2010 on the CW.

The Undergraduates shows Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) on their return from Paris, attending their first day in Columbia University while facing sabotage from Juliet Sharp (Katie Cassidy) who tries to jeopardize their friendship and the return of Georgina Sparks (Michelle Trachtenburg) as she reveals the truth to Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) regarding their son, Milo. Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) is reluctant to introduce his new love Eva Coupeau (Clemence Posey) to Rufus (Matthew Settle) and Lily Humphrey (Kelly Rutherford) following the event that triggered Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen) leaving Manhattan and fearing that Eva might not accept details behind his past. The episode featured a Fashion's Night Out theme party and a cameo from prominent fashion designer, Diane von Fürstenberg.[1]

Plot

Production

Despite being credited, Taylor Momsen does not appear in this episode. Katie Cassidy and Clemence Posey make their third appearance on the show as Juliet Sharp and Eva Coupeau, respectively. Amanda Setton reprises her role from the second season of Gossip Girl as Penelope Shafai. Melissa Fumero and Alice Callahan also reprise their roles as Blair's new minions, Zoe and Jessica from the third season.

Filming Locations

Columbia University makes its 3rd appearance on the show since the third season twentieth episode, It’s a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World and the sixth episode of the second season, New Haven Can Wait and becomes the primary filming location for the episode.[2][3]

Blake Lively filmed a scene outside a Carlos Miele store in the Meatpacking District at Downtown, Manhattan on July 15, 2010.[4]

Fashion

The Fashion's Night Out-themed episode featured a wide array of designer looks from the show from Reem Acra, Jenny Packham, Valentino to Diane von Fürstenberg.[5] Leighton Meester wore a sparkling Valentino dress, one that Sharon Clott from MTV praised.[6][7][8] Blake Lively donned a Jenny Packham dress from her Fall 2010 collection paired with Raphael Young shoes.[6][7][9][4] Katie Cassidy was seen wearing a beige dress designed by Yigal Azrouël with leopard print denim pumps from Dolce & Gabbana while filming with Lively, who was dressed in a Robert Rodriguez top and a Missoni skirt.[10][11] Cassidy later wore a Fashion's Night Out tank with a Zadig and Voltaire shirt.[12] On July 14, 2010, a scene at Columbia showed Lively wearing Diane von Fürstenberg and Meester in Pucci, followed by a floral halter Erdem Spring 2010 collection and floral print skirt by Charlotte Ronson.[13][14][15]

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Reception

"The Undergraduates" was watched by 1.78 million viewers and achieved a 1.0 Adults 18-49 demo.[17]

References

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 17, 2010). "Scoop: 'Gossip Girl' pulls trigger on Tim Gunn cameo". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  2. ^ "Filming at the Ivies – Don't Believe What You See on the Screen". September 20, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "'Gossip Girl' relies on Univ. stereotypes". YaleDailyNews.com. October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "On The Gossip Girl Set With Blake Lively In Jenny Packham". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. July 16, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  5. ^ Rutherford, Christina (July 16, 2010). "Stunning Gowns on Gossip Girl". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  6. ^ a b Clott, Sharon (September 28,2010). "'Gossip Girl' Fashion: Who Looked Best Last Night?". MTV.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ a b King, Joyann (September 24, 2010). "Gossip Girl Heads Back to N.Y.C.! Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  8. ^ King, Joyann (September 24, 2010). "Gossip Girl Heads Back to N.Y.C.! Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  9. ^ King, Joyann (September 24, 2010). "Gossip Girl Heads Back to N.Y.C.! Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  10. ^ "On The Gossip Girl Set With Katie Cassidy In Yigal Azrouël". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. July 19, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  11. ^ King, Joyann (September 24, 2010). "Gossip Girl Heads Back to N.Y.C.! Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  12. ^ King, Joyann (September 24, 2010). "Gossip Girl Heads Back to N.Y.C.! Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details". InStyle.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  13. ^ "On The Gossip Girl Set With Blake Lively In Diane von Furstenberg". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. July 15, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  14. ^ "On The Gossip Girl Set With Leighton Meester In Gucci". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. July 15, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  15. ^ "On The Set Of Gossip Girl Leighton Meester In 'I HEART Ronson'". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. July 23, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
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  17. ^ Gorman, Bill (September 28, 2010). "Monday Finals: Castle Adjusted Down; Chuck, Rules, Hawaii Five-0, 90210 Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
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