If you're reading this, you're enjoying the web's #1 Gossip Girl fan site and therefore, you probably don't need a rundown of the first season to catch up.

But given that Gossip Girl hype has increased exponentially this summer - with pics of the hot cast everywhere - The CW has released a new video to answer the question asked by many potential fans - “who the heck are these kids!?”

The video below is a minute-and-a-half summary of Season 1, reminding the die-hards where we left off and introducing the show to newbies.

Not a bad highlight reel to get you pumped for September 1!

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