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11. The Magnificent Archibalds

Blair's favorite Thanksgiving traditions are ruined by her mother's new boyfriend. Serena doesn't tell Aaron about her past, but Dan does .

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Thanksgiving in the Waldorf household finds Blair upset that her mom's new boyfriend, Cyrus, has decided to ruin all her favorite traditions, but that is nothing compared to what is coming next. Lily finds herself trying to broker a peace between Rufus and Jenny as their relationship is given an ultimatum. As Serena tries to keep her past a secret from her new man, Aaron becomes curious and seeks help from Dan. Vanessa and Chuck come to their friend's aid when Nate is once again forced to confront his father's abandonment. Finally, Eric discovers a secret that Bart has been keeping from Lily. Title reference: The 1918 novel The Magnificent Ambersons.

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