In her efforts to save Julien from a vicious smear campaign, Zoya puts her own future at risk. Kate and Jordan hatch a last-ditch plan to reclaim Gossip Girl. Audrey and Aki rope an increasingly resentful Max into both of their schemes.

While Audrey juggles her father, his new girlfriend, and Kiki’s launch, Gossip Girl drives a wedge between her and Julien.