The CW has lifted its ban on Internet streaming of Gossip Girl.

The network made headlines last spring when it announced it would stop streaming episodes of the hot show on its official site.

At the time, CW executives described it as an experiment.

Turns out the experiment didn't quite work out.

Ratings for the show didn't go up noticeably. And fans protested loudly, even though Gossip Girl was still available for purchase on iTunes.

Now CW Entertainment President Dawn Ostroff says Gossip Girl will once again be streamed on the network's Web site, as well as other sites.

The show will also be available for purchase online.

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