What's Thanksgiving without a side of drama? Serena and Dan decide to throw their first Thanksgiving together, inviting only theirclosest friends, but everyone seems to have their own agenda for attending. Feeling defeated by his father (recurring guest starROBERT JOHN BURKE), Chuck begins a downward spiral, leaving Blair to find a solution to his problems. Meanwhile, Dan has written hislatest exposé, but he must make a tough decision whether to publish it, knowing it could destroy a close friendship. Recurring gueststars SOFIA BLACK-D'ELIA and BARRY WATSON appear as Sage and Steven, respectively.