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If Gossip Girl is your guilty pleasure, then you already know that drama is the heartbeat of the show. And very few relationships have an over-the-top, dramatic arc like the extraordinarily tumultuous bond between Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen. Time after time, their friendship has faced challenges, revealing how both characters can be toxic, manipulative, and deceptive. It is next to impossible to root for either of them, since most of the time, both are at fault, but they tend to pin the blame on each other.
In the lavish world of Manhattan's Upper East Side, their connection teeters between genuine devotion and fierce competition. Blair and Serena sure have come a long way, navigating the complexities of their friendship through numerous arguments and confrontations, right from their days at Constance Billard School into adulthood. They are the epitome of the term "frenemies" in the world of television.
Here is a list of the 7 most unforgettable fights between Blair and Serena in Gossip Girl.
The Dan dilemma (Season 5, Episode 16)
A love triangle is a classic plot device in drama, and for Blair and Serena, it’s more a battle of pride than affection. But the one concerning Blair and Serena over Dan is more of a manipulative power play than a hostile one. Although Blair initially tries to patch things up between Dan and Serena, she gradually begins developing feelings for Dan in the process. And just when she and Dan engage in a kiss, Serena unexpectedly walks in and catches sight of it. When Serena confronts Blair, asking about her true emotions for Dan, Blair tries to sweep the whole thing under the rug by claiming that it is all platonic.
To prove it, Blair takes part in a rehearsal for Dan’s play where she is to perform a scene with him. During the run-through, Blair shows how Lola’s character, Claire, should kiss Dan’s character, Dylan, and soon the staged act turns into a passionate one. At that precise instant, Serena enters the room and witnesses Blair and her former lover, Dan, kissing for the second time. Even after this, when Blair denies having any romantic interest in Dan, pointing out her existing complications with Chuck and Louis, Serena feels betrayed and calls her out for being dishonest. This gives way to yet another strain in their relationship.
The Yale fight (Season 2, Episode 6)
The fight between Blair and Serena in Season 2, Episode 6, has to be one of the most brutal and dramatic confrontations in the entire series. We'd seen Blair, being the ambitious and methodical “it girl” she was, always aiming to end up at Yale. However, things take a tense turn when Blair questions Serena’s capabilities, indirectly provoking her to accept Dean Berube’s handwritten invitation to visit Yale. Initially, Serena had planned to make a trip to Brown and even confessed to Lily that she could never come between Blair and her lifelong dream of studying at Yale, but feeling hurt by Blair’s behaviour towards her, she decided to teach her a lesson.
At the Dean's office, Serena impressed him with her effortless charm and spontaneity, securing a personal invitation to an intimate gathering which left Blair jealous and fuming with anger. When Blair shows up at the Dean's party, the strain between them intensifies: Blair further tries to humiliate Serena, Serena attempts to steal Blair's answer, and Blair counters by making a mention of a dark moment from Serena's past. As the two take it outside, it quickly turns into a physical fight when Blair throws her purse at Serena. In the heat of the moment, Serena grabs Blair's headband, exclaiming, "I hate that stupid headband!" This episode vividly brings forward the more troubling side of their friendship, laden with betrayal, insecurities, and unresolved resentments.
The field hockey face-off (Season 1, Episode 3)
The intense brawl between Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen during the Ivy Week at Constance Billard School remains one of the earliest and most iconic ones, exposing the depth of their rivalry. As it was an important week for the school with college representatives coming in, the students were under immense pressure. However, Serena’s abrupt return to the Upper East Side reignited old grudges between her and Blair, especially due to Serena’s involvement with Nate, Blair’s boyfriend back in the day. Hurt and on edge, Blair fails to hide her anger towards Serena during the field hockey match, and as a result, the game turns into their war zone.
Blair unapologetically targets Serena, strategically delivering a series of blows with her hockey stick, and despite receiving numerous penalties, she does not stop. Serena, on the other hand, tries to remain calm at first, politely asking Blair to back off. But when Blair deliberately lands another pointed strike, Serena strikes back, knocking Blair to the ground. This quickly escalates into a fierce fight, as the two girls try to hit each other with their classmates watching in absolute bewilderment. This scene perfectly captures the volatile and unpredictable nature of Serena and Blair's relationship, setting the stage for their complicated yet intertwined storyline to unfold throughout the series.
The photoshoot cast (Season 1, Episode 4)
“Because you take everything from me! Nate, my mom! You can't even help it, it's who you are. I just thought maybe this time it would be different. I should've known I'd be wrong,” Blair yells at Serena, who unintentionally stole her spotlight. In Gossip Girl Season 1, Episode 4, we see Blair thrilled to be chosen as the face of her mother's fashion line, as the two always shared a strained relationship. Blair finally felt a rare sense of approval from her mother, Eleanor Waldorf. During the photoshoot, Serena tries to help Blair relax when she senses that the photographer is displeased with Blair's stiffness.
As a result, Serena ends up impressing Blair's mother and the photographer with her natural charm, and they replace Blair with her. Unaware of the entire situation, Blair shows up only to witness Serena in her place, which leads to a heated exchange where Blair accuses Serena of always overshadowing her. Even though Serena begged Blair to believe that she was told Blair wanted her there, Blair was not ready to listen and felt betrayed nonetheless.
Outsmarting Juliet (Season 4, Episode 3)
Even though it was an orchestrated quarrel between Blair and Serena in Season 4, Episode 3 of Gossip Girl, its impact was surely iconic. With the beginning of a new semester at Columbia University, Blair and Serena both aim to join the exclusive Hamilton House sorority. However, Serena is denied admittance by Juliet, who claims that only one key is left and gives it away to Blair. Serena accepts it at first, but then she spots another student being given a key the same day and goes on to confront Juliet about her lie. When Juliet further lies to Serena, telling her that Blair may have ruined her chances by leaking the news of a past scandal to the board, Serena understands that Juliet is scheming to turn her against Blair.
Thus, Blair and Serena come up with a plan to reveal Juliet's manipulative tactics. At the Fashion’s Night Out event, Juliet enthusiastically livestreams a heated argument between Blair and Serena, convinced she’s revealing cracks in their friendship. Yet, when she pulls back the curtain, expecting a real fight, she finds Blair and Serena peacefully observing the act, exposing the entire charade. Blair explains that Dorota had filmed their fight in advance, and Gossip Girl only did a favor by playing it. Juliet, embarrassed now that all her cunning games were out in the open, hands over her key and leaves. Serena’s mother, Lily, intervenes to make sure that Serena secures her rightful spot in Hamilton House. The episode showcases how Blair and Serena have come a long way from being high school enemies to clever partners who can easily outsmart anyone who doubts them.
Face in the cake (Season 3, Episode 8)
If there's one scene that perfectly captures Blair and Serena’s dysfunctional dynamic, it is the cake fight in Season 3, Episode 8 of the series. It stands out as one of the most memorable and absurd moments amongst all of Blair and Serena's epic confrontations. It all starts with Blair feeling more and more sidelined, while Serena enjoys her fame. To get back at Serena, Blair arrives at Chuck Bass’s party with her “new friend” Brandise, whom she introduces as a glamorous socialite. Blair does this to make Serena jealous and boast about her status.
All evening long, Blair keeps throwing hurtful comments at Serena, bringing up her past and old grievances between them. When Serena discovers that Brandise is a high-priced call girl and goes to confront Blair about the deception, Blair tells her the most vicious thing you could say to a person: “The only prostitute here is you.” In a burst of anger, Serena slams Blair’s face straight into the frosting. While Serena acted on impulse, her reaction came from a place of long-standing frustration with Blair’s mind games.
The Penthouse drama (Season 5, Episode 24)
As Blair's private diary is exposed by Gossip Girl, revealing her innermost thoughts and feelings, Blair accuses Serena for being responsible for all of it. Among the revelations is Blair's enduring feelings for Chuck Bass, while she remains confused about her relationship with her current boyfriend, Dan Humphrey. What follows is an intense exchange between Blair and Serena, as both women hurl accusations and unleash pent-up anger against each other.
Blair holds Serena guilty of sabotaging her happiness and ruining their friendship, while Serena claims Blair’s own choices and decisions are the root of her suffering. When Serena tells Blair that it's high time she grows up and accepts that she is in love with Chuck, Blair asks her to leave immediately. Blair even states that the best time of her life was when Serena was away about six years before, to further hurt Serena's feelings. This scene in Season 5, Episode 24 of Gossip Girl was a turning point in Serena and Blair's friendship as it highlighted a fracture that would take a little more than usual to heal.
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From petty jealousies and stolen boyfriends to public blowups and elaborate schemes, Blair and Serena's friendship was anything but ordinary. Their bond was a rollercoaster of love, envy, betrayal, and reconciliation, making it one of the most captivating dynamics in Gossip Girl. No matter how fierce their fights got, their story remained a testament to the complicated nature of lifelong friendships. After all, in the Upper East Side, even frenemies come with history.
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