Ep 18. The Age of Dissodance

In season 2 episode 18 of Gossip Girl titled "The Age of Dissonance," the students of Constance Billard and St. Jude's are preparing for their annual school play. However, this year's production of "Age of Innocence" is met with drama both on and off stage.

Blair is thrilled to be cast as the lead female role, but tensions rise when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend Nate's cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, has been cast as her on-stage love interest. Meanwhile, Serena's father, Dr. William van der Woodsen, makes a surprise appearance in town, causing a rift between her and her newly rekindled relationship with Dan.

As rehearsals for the play continue, tensions rise between Blair and Tripp as they struggle to find chemistry on stage. Meanwhile, Serena is torn between her loyalty to her father and her feelings for Dan, who is suspicious of Dr. van der Woodsen's motives for returning.

While the students are busy with rehearsals, Gossip Girl is up to her usual antics, stirring up drama with her latest blog post. As the opening night of the play approaches, the students of Constance Billard and St. Jude's must navigate their personal lives while also putting on a successful production.

Will the play be a hit, or will the drama offstage overshadow the performance? Will Blair and Tripp be able to find chemistry on stage, or will their personal differences ruin the show? And will Serena be able to reconcile her feelings for her father and her boyfriend, or will her loyalty be put to the test?

Find out in season 2 episode 18 of Gossip Girl, "The Age of Dissonance."