Poison Ivy: [s1e3]
The episode is the third episode of the first season of the teen drama series Gossip Girl , which originally aired on October 3, 2007. It centers on the intense competition of "Ivy Week," where elite students at Constance Billard and St. Jude's prepare for representatives from Ivy League universities. Key Plot Points
The complicated history between the parents continues as Rufus is forced to swallow his pride and ask Lily for a favor to help Dan’s academic prospects. Character Analysis & Themes [S1E3] Poison Ivy
Dan Humphrey, who lacks the "legacy" status of his wealthy peers, desperately wants the coveted usher position for the Dartmouth representative. However, he is passed over for Nate Archibald, who has no interest in the school but is being forced to apply by his controlling father. The episode is the third episode of the