'Gossip Girl' Is Back This Thanksgiving

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For the first time since 2012, we can finally look forward to new Gossip Girl episodes again.

The HBO Max spinoff picks up nine years after the original CW series and brings us back into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite, and this time, the all-knowing Gossip Girl has upgraded from a blog to a Deuxmoi-like Instagram page. In the sociopolitical climate of 2021, our new group of rich teens acknowledge their privilege, but that doesn't mean they're above manipulation and scheming.

"The difference here is that while these characters are aware of their privilege, never did I say that they didn't abuse it," new and original Gossip Girl creator Joshua Safran told BAZAAR.com. "They still abuse it. They still use it for nefarious purposes. They're just aware of it."

Now that the series has begun streaming, old and new fans alike are finally getting a taste of the world of Gossip Girl 2.0. Here's how to keep following along as the dramatic teen saga unfolds.

Part 2 promises almost too much drama.

Zoya and Julien going head-to-head, Aki, Audrey, and Max embracing their unconventional relationship, and Monet de Haan making a much anticipated comeback are all teased in the new trailer for the second half of Season 1. New episodes return this Thanksgiving — the most revered holiday in the Gossip Girl universe.

When to Watch

New episodes of Gossip Girl arrive to HBO Max weekly on Thursdays at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET. Whether you want to stay up late or rise extra early before work to tune in is entirely up to you.

The first six episodes of the show will roll out this summer, while the second half of the show will follow come November. "Give thanks. I’ll be back in November. XOXO, Gossip Girl," read a note from the show's official Instagram account.

Check out the episode schedule below.

1. "Just Another Girl on MTA," out July 8 Stream Now

2. "She’s Having a Maybe," out July 15 Stream Now

3. "Lies Wide Shut," out July 22 Stream Now

4. "Fire Walks With Z," out July 29 Stream Now

5. "Hope Sinks," out August 5

6. "Parentsite," out August 12

7. Coming fall 2021

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Where to Watch

Gossip Girl is exclusive to HBO Max, so only subscribers will be able to watch. It costs $10 a month with ads or $15 without ads. Sadly, the platform is no longer offering a free trial. The original Gossip Girl series is streaming on HBO Max too.

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For one night only, the premiere episode also aired on The CW, Gossip Girl's original network, on Friday July 9 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Then the episode will be available to stream on The CW's free streaming platforms, Variety reports. However, it looks like the channel won't air any other future episodes.

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