: This episode marks the first appearance of several recurring characters, including Headmistress Queller, Penelope Shafai, and Hazel Williams.
" School Lies " is the 12th episode of the first season of Gossip Girl , which originally aired on January 2, 2008. The episode centers on a break-in at the school's swimming pool that results in a near-drowning incident, forcing the students into a pact of silence to avoid expulsion. [S1E12] School Lies
: Nate Archibald eventually confesses to Headmistress Queller that he was the one who broke in to protect someone else, though he is caught off guard when she presents photographic evidence involving a specific keychain. : This episode marks the first appearance of
: During the party, a student nearly drowns. To avoid being expelled, the group agrees not to reveal who had the key that granted them access. : Meanwhile, Rufus confesses to Lily that he
: Meanwhile, Rufus confesses to Lily that he is still in love with her and urges her not to let her mother influence her decision regarding Bart Bass’s marriage proposal. Key Debates & Analysis