Based on the popular young adult novels by Cecily Von Ziegesar, this soapy CW series is centered around the friendship/rivalry between upscale New York City teens Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) and Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), the circle of friends who surround them at their elite private school, and the mysterious blogger who documents their every move. With Kelly Rutherford, Penn Badgley, Taylor Momsen, and the voice of Kristen Bell as the Gossip Girl.121 episodes on 30 discs. 85 1/4 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.