The Last Days of Disco Stick
"The Last Days of Disco Stick" | |
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Gossip Girl episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
Directed by | Tony Wharmby |
Written by | Leila Gerstein |
Produced by |
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Featured music |
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Cinematography by | David M. Dunlap |
Editing by | Rachel Goodlett Katz |
Production code | 3X5160 |
Original air date | November 16, 2009 |
Running time | 42 minutes |
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"The Last Days of Disco Stick" is the 10th episode of the
Plot
Serena (Blake Lively) continues to have chemistry with Tripp (Aaron Tveit). Serena knew that it was wrong and went to Nate (Chace Crawford) for help. Nate decides to not let Serena out of his sight until Tripp leaves for Washington D.C. the following day. They spend a lot of time together and some chemistry builds there. At a bar, Nate confesses he has always been in love with Serena and leans in to kiss her. As he does this, a distressed Tripp walks in and interrupts. He just learned that it wasn't their grandfather that set up the drowning man in the Hudson River on Election Day, but his wife. Now that his marriage has fallen through, Serena goes to comfort him. Nate urges her not to go, but she insists.
Things are awkward between
Dan brings Vanessa in as the director of the play. Olivia and Vanessa vie for Dan's attention. During one of the scenes, Olivia calls out Dan for having a thing for Vanessa. She leaves, leaving Vanessa to fill in for her as Snow White. When Dan kisses Vanessa, he realizes that he's had feelings for her all along. Unfortunately, Vanessa is interested in some artsy guy from Tisch. Olivia decided to leave NYU, leaving Dan all alone.
Blair brought Lady Gaga on stage which really impressed her classmates. Meanwhile, Jenny (Taylor Momsen) has been hanging around New York City with one of Chuck's (Ed Westwick) clients, international drug dealer Damien Dalgaard (Kevin Zegers). She gets herself caught up in a drug exchange. Chuck steps in to save Jenny. Although, Jenny doesn't feel like she needs protection and texts Damien to hang out again.
Production
The episode marks Hilary Duff's final appearance in the role as Olivia Burke after fulfilling the whole contract as a recurring character for the third season. Recording artist Lady Gaga makes a cameo appearance.
Fashion
Similar to most Gossip Girl episodes, "The Last Days of Disco Stick" drew heavily on fashion. Costume designer Eric Daman dressed Leighton Meester in a Theory coat, Vince leggings, a
Reception
"The Last Days of Disco Stick" was watched by 2.24 million viewers.
References
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- ^ TV Ratings: The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Castle up; Heroes down. TV by the Numbers. November 18, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
- TV Squad. Retrieved July 19, 2010.