Ep 3. Poison Ivy

In Gossip Girl season 1 episode 3 titled "Poison Ivy", Serena and Dan discover that they are not the only ones keeping secrets in their relationship. Nate confronts Chuck about his involvement in the Blair situation, leading to a fierce argument between the two former friends.

Meanwhile, Blair attempts to maintain control of her reign as Queen Bee but faces challenges from her new best friend, Jenny, who is eager to prove herself. Jenny's effort to impress Blair leads her down a dangerous path as she finds herself drawn to the wrong crowd.

Elsewhere, Serena's mother, Lily, returns to the Upper East Side, bringing with her a past that she tries to keep hidden. As Serena begins to uncover her mother's secrets, she realizes that her mother's actions may have a lasting impact on their relationship.

As the episode unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are formed and broken, and the characters must confront the consequences of their actions. "Poison Ivy" shows the complex web of relationships that exist in the world of Gossip Girl and the ways in which they intersect and collide.