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Below are excerpts from the weekly New York Magazine plus-minus reality index of the previous night's episode of Gossip Girl, the greatest show of our time.

We've posted our official episode recap of "Dan de Fleurette." Now here are some highlights from NY Mag's completely arbitrary, uniquely hilarious analysis:

• We love the "Everybody Loves a Player" T-shirt on the RPG all-star at the coffee shop. Plus 3, because it's just so right.
• Okay, so Olivia Burke enrolls like three weeks after everyone else? Why? NYU probably wouldn't go for that, and even if it did, didn't she say she wanted a normal freshman experience? Minus 4.
• Of course Dan would willfully not know who the star of Eternal Nights was, even if she was a sexy starlet. Plus 2, with another Plus 4 for the name Eternal Nights, and its "King Arthur but with vampires" premise.
• Jonathan is at fencing camp in Torino? No way he'd get an extra month off of school before junior year. There are PSATs coming up, right? Minus only 1, because it's at least an appropriately gay sport.
• Rufus really does a great Lily impression. Plus 2, because he has to have something to practice when he's not knitting.

• Blair already had BW-monogrammed headbands ready? Plus 1.
• We're not ready for Chuck and Jenny to be so friendly and flirty at this stage. Yes, they're sort of related now, and yes, Chuck has changed. But the girl wouldn't simply forget an attempted date rape, even if it took place three seasons ago in a different borough. Minus 2.
• Tory Burch and Georgina Chapman are actually decent actors. Plus 2. The same cannot be said for Tyra Banks, who was basically terrifying. But that's kind of real in its own way. Plus 4.
• Vanessa: "I dated a guy who kept part of himself hidden. He never gave anyone a chance to accept him. And in the end, everyone lost." Minus 4 because THEY DATED FOR LIKE A WEEK.
• Hundred Acres is at least in the right part of town for Serena's plot. Plus 1.

"Dan de Fleurette" just aired. How did you like it?

We don't imagine there will be anything but praise for some Gossip Girl characters' story lines - but were the big-name guest stars too much for your taste?

Here's our episode guide if you need a refresher, or want to relive the drama. Tell us how you feel about the fourth episode of the year by voting below.

As always, Gossip Girl Insider will post quotes, music, fashion highlights, news, photos, spoilers and more ASAP, and weigh in with its Round Table.

"Dan de Fleurette" was ...

Episode four of Gossip Girl is going to be a celebrity bonanza, as we know.

According to E! Online, Hilary Duff arrives on the NYU scene to canoodle with Penn Badgley's Dan Humphrey (the episode is titled "Dan de Fleurette") and both Tyra Banks and designer Tory Burch are guest starring as well.

Why?

Because Serena (Blake Lively) gets a gig as a celebrity publicist and, while working a movie premiere, finds herself in the company of these magazine-cover staples.

Perhaps they can tell her how to get more celebrity gossip attention?

Meanwhile, another photo from behind the scenes of "Dan de Fleurette" shows Taylor Momsen's Little J and Ed Westwick's Chuck Bass spending time together.

What could possibly lead to such a unlikely conversation? Well, it's Gossip Girl, so it makes sense that a shady plot has brought them together (see video clip).

From everything we've heard, Little J and Chuck are up to no good - they need each other for a scheme - and when Blair finds out, she may well blow a gasket.

Are you excited for Tyra and Hilary on Gossip Girl? Or are they just stealing screen time from Chair? What are Chuck and Jenny scheming about? What do you think of Serena's daddy-please-call-me plans?

Discuss!

One of our favorite weekly pieces of Gossip Girl media coverage has always been the New York Magazine plus-minus reality index of the previous episode.

We've posted our official episode recap of "The Lost Boy." Now here are some highlights from NY Mag's completely arbitrary yet uniquely funny analysis:

• Of course Georgina and Dan would put a sock on the doorknob to indicate they were hooking up. College students just inherently know to do this. Plus 3, with an additional Plus 3 for Blair having no idea what this tradition meant. Oh, and Plus 1 for her putting her glove on to take the sock off.
• Plus 2 for the slow dissolution of Dan and Georgina’s relationship, starting with Dan’s awkward conversation in which he explains that they're not an "us," they're just "hanging out." Plus 3 more for Georgina then pretending to be totally cool with this out of sheer desperation.

• Someone should invent an iPhone app that allows you to speak like Chuck Bass. Like that “I Am T-Pain” app. No points. Just saying it would be cool. Even.
• Vanessa goes straight to investigating Scott at the first hint of weirdness (well, other than his scary looks, statements, hair, and clothes). Minus 4 because Vanessa would delude herself for longer.
• Really, why was everyone at the Sotheby’s auction? If Rufus wanted “everyone to be together,” as Dan said, why were Eric and Jenny not there? This whole scenario is just so absurd. Minus 4.
• When Serena showed up at the Sotheby’s auction in a rust-colored skintight bandage dress that divides her cleavage into fourths, her hair teased so high that Bon Jovi could see it from Jersey, we had to wonder: Would Serena really come dressed like that to an adult event? Yes, she would. Plus 3.

"The Lost Boy" just finished airing. So ... well? You tell us.

We thought there were elements to this episode that were classic Gossip Girl - humor, scheming, backstabbing, intertwining story lines and plot twists galore.

Did it work for you, though?

Here's our episode guide if you need a refresher, or what to relive the drama. Then tell us how you feel about the third episode of the year by voting below.

Did it live up to the hype? Is the third season just not doing it for you so far? Are you loving every second of it? Leave comments with all of your thoughts!

As always, Gossip Girl Insider will post quotes, music, fashion highlights, news, photos, spoilers and more ASAP, and weigh in with its Round Table.

"The Lost Boy" was ...

As One Tree Hill (2.5 million viewers, 1.2 share) managed to maintain its premiere rating Monday, Gossip Girl (2.1 million, 1.1) faltered in the 9 p.m. slot.

The ratings were down 21 percent from the season premiere, which was down even more significantly than that from the previous season's first episode.

To a point, we could not care less as long as the show remains on the air, and there has been zero indication from the CW that Gossip Girl is in jeopardy.

But on the flip side, a drop in ratings that were never super-high to begin with is somewhat alarming for a show that gets the amount of buzz GG does.

We love it like no other, but because we want to help Gossip Girl ensure a long, bright future, we can't help but wonder if improvements are needed.

That said, we're curious for your opinions on the following questions:

• Do you think the show has gone downhill? If so, why?
• What, if anything, can and should be done to fix it?

The headline above pretty much sums it up - not a lot of description necessary from us here. It's a promotional photo of the Gossip Girl cast, looking smoldering.

Sure, this may be an older picture, and just recirculating again this season. But we haven't posted it before, and let's be honest, isn't it worth another look? Yes.

No matter how many photos like this we see, we just can't get enough of the seven hotties who star in our favorite show. Who do you think looks the sexiest?

Enjoy, and comment below ...

It's time for one of our favorite weekly pieces of Gossip Girl media coverage - New York Magazine's plus-minus reality index of the previous night's episode.

We've posted our official episode guide to "The Freshmen." Now here are some highlights from NY Mag's arbitrary, funny and nonsensically unique analysis:

• Lily isn't there to take Serena to her first day of college. Plus 3.
• Why did Rufus wake up at Lily's house and Dan at Rufus'? Minus 3.
• Plus 2 for Blair’s retort that Chuck should really stick to doling out life lessons he knows, such as “Never drink absinthe with Daniel Baldwin.”
• Nate and Bree flip each other over during romantic pillow talk at least once, maybe two times ... either way, over the believable limit. Minus 2.

• Chuck refers to his apartment as “The Bass Cave.” Finally, he says something teenage. Phew. With all the business meetings and his Gordon Gecko look, we worried he was becoming an adult. Plus 1.
• Dan: "Everything I learned about women I learned from Judy Blume's Forever." Plus 2. Plus 2 more for his nerd gallery howling with laughter.
• Carter Baizen is always just roaming around random parts of the city. The Village, Nolita, Park Avenue, etc. Does he do anything? Minus 1.
• When Good Serena is required to lie, she pauses and gets distracted-seeming, like her mind is broken. This makes sense. Lying is hard. Plus 3.
• Not to be macabre, but NYU students are not allowed on roofs. Especially not to, you know, have a big underage drinking party. Enough kids wind up jumping off those places when they're sober, okay? Minus 5.

"The Freshmen" just aired on the CW and we saw a lot of new developments for our favorite college guys and girls. Change is in the air in NYC, to be sure.

There was the wildness that is Serena, the hotness that is Nate and Bree, the cute fish out of water that is Blair, and Dan and Georgina ... wow. Just wow.

Check out our episode guide if you missed it or need a refresher, then tell us how you feel about the second episode of the season by voting in our survey.

Was it all that you thought it would be? Are you disappointed? A little of both? Feel free to leave us comments with your more detailed thoughts, as well!

As always, Gossip Girl Insider will weigh in with its Round Table - as well as quotes, music, fashion highlights, news, photos, spoilers and more - ASAP.

"The Freshmen" was ...

Jack Bass, devious uncle of Chuck Bass, is set to return to the show later this season, TV Guide reports, having spoken to actor Desmond Harrington.

"I will be back," says Harrington, who plays the character. "I think it's episode 15 or 16 where I show back up this year. It's fun playing Uncle Jack."

When we last saw Jack Bass, he tried to attack Lily van der Woodsen (Kelly Rutherford), who took over Bass Industries for one-time stepson Chuck.

Jack was then sent packing back to Australia with a sore jaw after being punched by Chuck. What do you think brings him back to New York City?

Harrington, who currently plays Det. Quinn on Dexter, says the producers if Gossip Girl asked him to come back, but he doesn't know the plot details.

However, the actor says he hopes to continue making Chuck's life a living hell again: "I think I am there to screw that kid's life up basically," he says.

"I think [Jack Bass] might be, out of all the most evil characters the show has ever had on it, the single most evil character. He's just pure evil."

We learned on the Season 2 finale that Jack slept with Blair, though this was practically an afterthought. Will it be explored more this season?

Are you excited to see the return of Jack Bass?