The Princesses and the Frog
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| "The Princesses and the Frog" | |
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| Gossip Girl episode | |
 Serena holds back an unstable Chuck | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Andrew McCarthy |
| Written by | Leila Gerstein |
| Production code | 420 |
| Original air date | May 2, 2011 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Princesses and the Frog" is the 85th episode of the CW television series, Gossip Girl and the 20th episode of the show's fourth season.[1] The episode was written by Leila Gerstein and directed by Andrew McCarthy. It originally aired on Monday, May 2, 2011 on the CW.
"The Princesses and the Frog" follows Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) as she pursues a relationship with Louis Grimaldi (Hugo Becker) and tries to win the approval of Princess Sophie (Joanne Whalley). Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) attempts to ruin Blair by airing out every scandal she can draw out and Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) slowly devolves into a downward spiral by investigating the disappearance of Avery Thorpe. Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford) finds himself torn between his relationship with Raina Thorpe (Tika Sumpter) and his friendship with Chuck. Vanessa Abrams (Jessica Szohr) befriends Charlie Rhodes (Kaylee DeFer) for reasons that revolve around Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley).
The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who argued Chuck and Blair's relationship was abusive,[2] but series executive producer Joshua Safran stated the episode did not intend to depict any abuse.[3][4]
Chuck (Ed Westwick) informing his P.I that he doesn't believe his father is responsible for the murder of Avery Thorpe - Raina's mother - and for him to drop the case.
Serena, on the phone to Blair, finds that her attempt to break up Louis and Blair has only made them stronger thus far. She fakes being happy for them, and afterwards explains to Eric that she is trying to break them up because Blair crossed "sacred territory" when she kissed Dan. Eric tells her off, saying that acting like Blair is no way to go on. However, Serena still seems determined to break them up.
Back in the apartment, Rufus announces that the meeting with the band went well, and he has invited them round for dinner. Eric mocks him on his 'street cred', so Rufus moves the dinner from the penthouse to his apartment back in Brooklyn.
Blair arrives at Chuck's, where he tells her that he needs her now more than before, because the only thing that's been real in his life has been her. Blair tells him about Louis' proposal, and that even though she wanted to be Chuck's for so long, she can't be anymore. In a fit of rage, Chuck punches a glass wall which in turn cuts Blair's face. Blair flees, and a watching Nate realises the extent of Chuck's problem, and calls Raina to tell him he chooses her.
At the same time, Raina is on the phone to Jack Bass, hoping to get his help with dealing with Chuck. Chuck is seen sitting alone, holding his engagement ring. Blair, still at odds with Serena, calls her mother, to tell her she's engaged.
