Walks away from Serena after being overwhelmed by the drama. Encouraging Nate to move on while stirring trouble. Seeds of his complex relationship with Blair are planted.
Consolidates power by manipulating Jenny and shunning Serena. Navigating a world of wealth he finds repulsive. [S1E2] The Wild Brunch
(Season 1, Episode 2) originally aired on September 26, 2007 . It serves as a high-stakes follow-up to the pilot, centering on a fundraiser brunch hosted by Bart Bass at The Palace Hotel . Key Plot Developments Walks away from Serena after being overwhelmed by the drama
The episode is noted for its "brunch aesthetics," use of Rihanna's "Shut Up and Drive" , and the debut of "Rufus's waffles". Major Character Conflicts Main Conflict Serena Trying to move past her history with Nate. Publicly shamed by Blair; relationship with Dan strained. Blair Struggling with Nate’s betrayal and Serena’s return. Consolidates power by manipulating Jenny and shunning Serena
Serena attempts to bring Dan Humphrey into her world by inviting him to the brunch, where they are both met with an "ice-cold" reception from Blair and her inner circle.
The episode garnered approximately 2.55 million viewers upon its US premiere.