In keeping with the tradition they began last season, the producers of Gossip Girl have released a special episode preview video sharing the key story arcs, with clips and insight, from upcoming episodes.

If you've followed the news and Gossip Girl spoilers all summer, you have a general idea what's going on next Monday at 9 p.m. when the show returns for its fifth season, but this is still a fun preview.

We see Serena in L.A., where she's visited by Chuck and Nate (who in turn meets Diana Payne). We see Blair in NYC, and overwhelmed. We also see Dan react to what Vanessa did, which is interesting.

Watch the two-minute teaser below and leave a comment with your thoughts:

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