1.: Gone Maybe Gone

: She is found living under the alias "Sabrina" in Poughkeepsie with a new boyfriend, Steven Spence, attempting to leave her past behind.

: The episode centers on the core group (Blair, Dan, Chuck, and Nate) reuniting to find Serena, who went missing over the summer. 1. Gone Maybe Gone

: Dan returns from Italy with Georgina Sparks, writing a "tell-all" book intended to expose the Upper East Side’s secrets once and for all. : She is found living under the alias

: The two agree to be together but stay apart until they achieve their individual goals (Blair taking over Waldorf Designs and Chuck defeating his father). : The two agree to be together but

Fans generally praised the episode for returning to the show's "roots" of mystery and glamour.

: Nate continues to run The Spectator and attempts to uncover the true identity of Gossip Girl. Main Themes

: Serena’s attempt to escape her reputation by starting over in a new environment.