Plot summary
Blair is thrilled when her mother, Eleanor, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. However, Blair's happiness soon turns to feelings of betrayal and jealousy when Serena moves into the spotlight and Blair finds herself back in Serena's shadow. Meanwhile, Serena and Dan are reminded once again that they come from two very different worlds. Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys' weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week, but when an old classmate shows up, it tests Chuck and Nate's friendship. Title reference: The 1976 film The Bad News Bears.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Gossip Girl season 1. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.