"Gossip Girl" Ex-Husbands and Wives (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb
" Ex-Husbands and Wives " is the 21st episode of the third season of , which originally aired on May 10, 2010. The episode serves as the penultimate chapter of the season, escalating the tension surrounding the return of William van der Woodsen and the unraveling of his deceit. Primary Plot: The William van der Woodsen Conspiracy [S3E21] Ex-Husbands and Wives
The episode features a major turning point for the series' core couples: "Gossip Girl" Ex-Husbands and Wives (TV Episode 2010)
: The couple faces a massive rift due to William's manipulations and Dr. Holland’s lie about sleeping with Rufus. By the end, the truth about William restores some stability, though the family remains fractured. Holland’s lie about sleeping with Rufus
: Chuck and Jenny team up to uncover the truth about Lily’s medication. They eventually enlist Blair, who uses a black-tie event to trap Dr. Holland—the neighbor William used to write fake prescriptions.
: It is discovered that Lily was not actually sick; William had been providing her with unnecessary medication to keep her dependent on him and to win her back from Rufus.
The episode focuses on the group's efforts to expose William van der Woodsen's true motives. While Serena remains fiercely loyal to her father, Rufus feels increasingly alienated from the family.