A couple of clips from Monday's Gossip Girl don't reveal any major plot details, but some new characters are introduced. In the name of wagon-circling, don'cha know.

But can we trust S' aunt ... or her cousin, who she doesn't even recognize?

Lily's sister Carol sure looks like she's going to be a handful, but at least there's some level of familiarity. With Serena and her cousin Charlie, this is their first meeting.

Watch two sneak previews of "The Kids Stay in the Picture" here ...

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