The second season of the American teen drama television series '' Gossip Girl'' premiered on The CW on September 1, 2008, and concluded on May 18, 2009, consisting of 25 episodes. Based on the novel series of the same name by

Cecily von Ziegesar Cecily Brooke von Ziegesar ( ; born June 27, 1970) is an American author best known for the young adult ''Gossip Girl'' series of novels. Early life and education Cecily von Ziegesar was born in New York City into a German noble family. She i ...

, the series was developed for television by Josh Schwartz and

Stephanie Savage Stephanie Savage (born 1969) is a Canadian screenwriter and television producer. Savage is best known for developing The CW's teen drama series ''Gossip Girl (TV series), Gossip Girl'' (2007) from the Gossip Girl (novel series), novel series, and ...

. Every episode title this season was a reference to a film from the 20th century.

Synopsis

The newly formed Bass-Van der Woodsen family is now regarded as the richest on the Upper East Side. Eleanor Waldorf remarries, causing Blair to struggle with her new blended family. As Nate's family issues intensify, he takes extreme measures that ultimately hurts him and his chances with Vanessa. Lily grows closer to Rufus after three months of marriage than she does to Bart. Chuck is confronted with an unimaginable tragedy that will help him find his calling after high school. Serena, Eric, Dan, and Jenny learn a long-buried secret from Lily and Rufus's past that has come to light.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Blake Lively as

Serena van der Woodsen Serena Celia van der Woodsen is the fictional character and the protagonist in the ''Gossip Girl'' novel series and in its TV adaptation, in which she is portrayed by Blake Lively. Serena is featured on the blog of the series' mysterious narrato ...

Leighton Meester Leighton Marissa Meester (; born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, and model. She is best known for her starring role as the devious socialite Blair Waldorf on ''Gossip Girl'' on The CW (2007–2012). She has also appeared in films ...

as Blair Waldorf * Penn Badgley as

Dan Humphrey Daniel Randolph Humphrey is a fictional character in the bestselling Gossip Girl (novel series), ''Gossip Girl'' novel series. He is one of the central male characters in ''Gossip Girl'', where he is portrayed by Penn Badgley. Dan Humphrey is th ...

Chace Crawford Christopher Chace Crawford (born July 18, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his television portrayals of Nate Archibald on The CW's teen drama series ''Gossip Girl'' (2007–2012), and of The Deep in Amazon Prime Video original series ...

as Nate Archibald * Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey *

Ed Westwick Edward Jack Peter Westwick (born 27 June 1987) is an English actor and musician best known for his role as Chuck Bass on The CW's ''Gossip Girl'' as well as Vincent Swan in the TV series ''White Gold''. He made his feature film debut in '' Chil ...

as Chuck Bass * Jessica Szohr as

Vanessa Abrams Vanessa Abrams is a fictional character in the ''Gossip Girl'' novel series. She is portrayed by Jessica Szohr in the television adaptation. Vanessa was introduced on the first season as a recurring character, but became a series regular after a ...

* Kelly Rutherford as Lily Bass *

Matthew Settle Jeffrey Matthew Settle (born September 17, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for playing Captain Ronald Speirs on the HBO miniseries '' Band of Brothers'' and Rufus Humphrey on the CW teen drama series ''Gossip Girl''. Early life Settle w ...

as Rufus Humphrey * Kristen Bell as Gossip Girl (uncredited)

''Valley Girls''

* Brittany Snow as Lily Rhodes * Krysten Ritter as Carol Rhodes * Andrew McCarthy as Rick Rhodes * Matt Barr as Keith van der Woodsen *

Shiloh Fernandez Shiloh Thomas Fernandez (born February 26, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the television series ''Jericho (2006 TV series), Jericho'' and ''United States of Tara'', and the films ''Deadgirl (2008 film), Deadgirl'', ''Red ...

as Owen Campos *

Ryan Hansen Ryan Hansen is an American actor, entrepreneur and comedian. He is best known for starring as Dick Casablancas on the noir drama series ''Veronica Mars'' (2004–2019), as Kyle Bradway on the Starz comedy series ''Party Down'' (2009–2010), and ...

as Shep * Cynthia Watros as CeCe Rhodes

Recurring cast

* Mädchen Amick as Catherine Beaton * Connor Paolo as Eric van der Woodsen * Patrick Heusinger as Marcus Beaton * Michelle Hurd as Laurel * Zuzanna Szadkowski as Dorota Kishlovsky *

Francie Swift Francie Swift is an American actress best known for her role as Cynthia in ''Thoroughbreds'' and her recurring roles as Haylie Grimes on ''Outsiders'' and Anne Vanderbilt Archibald on ''Gossip Girl''. Life and career Swift was born in Amarillo ...

as Anne Archibald *

Margaret Colin Margaret Colin (born May 26, 1958) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Margo Hughes on ''As the World Turns'' and as Eleanor Waldorf-Rose on ''Gossip Girl''. Early life Margaret Colin was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and w ...

as Eleanor Waldorf * Yin Chang as Nelly Yuki *

Amanda Setton Amanda Setton (born December 16, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role as Penelope Shafai on The CW's teen drama ''Gossip Girl'' (2008–2012), for her role as Kimberly Andrews on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live' ...

as Penelope Shafai * Nicole Fiscella as Isabel Coates * Robert John Burke as Bart Bass *

Tamara Feldman Amara Zaragoza (born December 5, 1980), known by her stage name Tamara Feldman, is an American actress. Career Feldman is known for playing Marybeth Dunston in the horror film ''Hatchet'' (2006) and for her roles in the television series ''Smallv ...

as Poppy Lifton *

Dreama Walker Dreama Elyse Walker (born June 20, 1986) is an American actress. She is known for her supporting role in the series ''Gossip Girl'', her lead role in the film ''Compliance'' (2012), and her lead roles in two short-lived television series, the co ...

as Hazel Williams * Matt Doyle as Jonathan Whitney *

John Patrick Amedori John Patrick Amedori is an American actor and musician. He is known for playing Gabe Mitchell in ''Dear White People''. Amedori appeared in the film ''The Vatican Tapes'' (2015). He has also appeared in a number of television shows, including '' ...

as Aaron Rose * Willa Holland as Agnes Andrews *

Wallace Shawn Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, playwright, and essayist. His film roles include Wally Shawn (a fictionalized version of himself) in '' My Dinner with Andre'' (1981), Vizzini in ''The Princess Bride'' (1987), ...

as Cyrus Rose *

Desmond Harrington Desmond Harrington (born October 19, 1976) is an American actor. He has appeared in '' The Hole'' (2001), ''Ghost Ship'' (2002), and '' Wrong Turn'' (2003), Desmond joined the cast of the Showtime series ''Dexter'' in its third season, as Det. ...

as Jack Bass * Michelle Trachtenberg as Georgina Sparks

Guest cast

Caroline Lagerfelt Caroline Eugenie Lagerfelt (born September 23, 1947) is a Paris-born American actress, long based in the United States, recognized for her roles on ''Sweet Magnolias'', ''Gossip Girl'', '' Six Degrees', Dirty Sexy Money', Nash Bridges'' and ' ...

as CeCe Rhodes *

Laura-Leigh Laura-Leigh Moser (born January 9, 1991) known professionally as simply Laura-Leigh, is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the films ''The Ward (film), The Ward'' and ''We're the Millers'' and as a series regular on the TV ser ...

as Amanda Lasher *

David Patrick Kelly David Patrick Kelly (born January 23, 1951) is an American actor, musician and lyricist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his role as the main antagonist, Luther, in the cult film '' The Warriors'' (19 ...

as Noah Shapiro * Jill Flint as Bex Simon * Cyndi Lauper as herself *

Sam Robards Samuel Prideaux Robards (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor, best known for his role as Henry Swinton in the film ''A.I. Artificial Intelligence''. Early life and education Robards was born in New York City, the son of actor Jason Roba ...

as Howard Archibald * John Shea as Harold Waldorf * Linda Emond and

Jan Maxwell Janice Elaine Maxwell (November 20, 1956 – February 11, 2018) was an American stage and television actress. She was a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner. In a career spanning over thirty years, Maxwell was one ...

as Headmistress Queller *

William Abadie William Abadie (born 16 February 1973) is a French actor. He is best known for his roles in television series such as ''Gossip Girl'' (2007–2009), ''Sex and The City'' (1998–2004), ''Homeland'' (2013), ''The O.C.'' (2003–2007), ''Ugly Betty ...

as Roman *

Laura Breckenridge Laura Marie Breckenridge (born August 22, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her role as college student Rose Sorelli on the television series ''Related''. Life and career Breckenridge was born August 22, 1983 in Flourtown, Pennsylva ...

as Rachel Carr * Sebastian Stan as Carter Baizen * James Naughton as William van der Bilt * Aaron Tveit as Tripp van der Bilt III * Armie Hammer as Gabriel Edwards * Aaron Schwartz as Vanya * No Doubt as Snowed Out

Episodes

DVD release

References

External links

* List o
''Gossip Girl'' season 2 episodes
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