Gossip Girl’s third season premiere aired on the CW on September 14, 2009. The cast began filming on June 29, 2009 in New York City and there will be only 22 episodes not the normal 25 from season two. Hilary Duff joined the show for a multi-episode guest arc in this season as Olivia Burke, a famous movie star who wants a normal college experience, and eventually starts dating Dan Humphrey. This character was inspired by real life actress Emma Watson‘s decision to attend university.[11]
Joanna García also joined the show for the first four episodes as Bree Buckley, an “evil Miss America” type from the Archibalds’ rival family – she served as a love interest for Nate, until he found out she was just using him to get back at her cousin’s fiancé Carter Baizen.[12] America’s Next Top Model creator Tyra Banks appeared in the fourth episode as Ursula Nyquist, a larger than life actress, for whom Serena Van Der Woodsen temporarily works as a publicist. Also appearing in this episode was Sonya Harum, an up and coming actress, and designers Tory Burch and Georgina Chapman.[13] Also, Gina Torres got a recurring role as Vanessa’s mother, Gabriela Abrams.[14]
Music group Sonic Youth made a guest appearance in the season’s fifth episode, “Rufus Getting Married”, where they played an acoustic version of their song “Starpower” at Rufus and Lily’s wedding.[15]. The ninth episode of the season caused a significant amount of controversy. Parent groups urged the CW not to air the episode that contained a threesome. The preview for the episode revolved around an “OM3″ theme. CW ignored these requests and announced that it was going to air the episode as planned. The show is also gaining more attention due to the fact that it is bringing in many new guest stars. Lady Gaga made an appearance in the episode “The Last Days of Disco Stick”.
Caroline Lagerfelt also returned as Celia “CeCe” Rhodes (Lily’s mother) in “The Treasure of Serena Madre” for Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side; causing a little trouble again between Lily & Rufus. Robert John Burke who played Chuck’s father, Bart Bass, returned for A Christmas Carol themed episode in December, while Desmond Harrington will return to the show in spring, as Chuck’s uncle, Jack Bass in episode 16.[16] Willa Holland, who played Jenny’s model friend Agnes, confirmed on her Twitter account that she’ll appear on Gossip Girl again.[17] Billy Baldwin has been cast as Dr. William van der Woodsen, Serena’s and Eric’s father, for the last three episodes of the season, starting in April.[18] Also, Laura Harring is guest-starring as Evelyn Bass (Chuck Bass’ mother) towards the end of the season.[19] Finally, Michelle Trachtenberg is set to return for the season finale as Georgina Sparks.[20]
Season 3:All Episodes
1.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 1 Reversals of Fortune
2.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 2 The Freshman
3.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 3 The Lost Boy
4.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 4 Dan de Fleurette
5.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 5 Rufus Getting Married
6.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 6 Enough About Eve
7.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 7 How to Succeed in Bassness
8.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 8 The Grandfather: Part II
9.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 9 They Shoot Humphreys, Don’t They?
10.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 10 The Last Days of Disco Stick
11.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 11 The Treasure of Serena Madre
12.Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 12 The Debarted
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