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Howie 'The Captain' Archibald is a fictional character portrayed by Sam Robards in the TV series Gossip Girl.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 45 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 121 aired

Howie 'The Captain' Archibald

by Sam Robards

character

Episodes16

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    Pilot
    episode S1.E1 september 2007
    The privileged prep school teens learn that Serena van der Woodsen is back in town.
  • 7.4
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    The Wild Brunch
    episode S1.E2 september 2007
    In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from Blair.
  • 7.5
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    Poison Ivy
    episode S1.E3 october 2007
    Blair uncovers scandalous information about Serena; Dan sets his sights on impressing the Dartmouth representative.
  • 7.5
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    The Handmaiden's Tale
    episode S1.E6 october 2007
    Dan is torn between two girls when his childhood friend Vanessa returns home and declares her feelings for him
  • 8
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    Victor/Victrola
    episode S1.E7 november 2007
    Serena and Dan finally acknowledge they are crazy about each other; Jenny discovers a secret about her parents; Blair is once again devastated by Nate's actions.
  • 7.7
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    Seventeen Candles
    episode S1.E8 november 2007
    Blair puts on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide the truth from her friends.
  • 7.6
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    Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
    episode S1.E9 november 2007
    When Dan finds out that Serena and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving alone, he naively invites them to spend the holiday with his family.
  • 7.8
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    Much 'I Do' About Nothing
    episode S1.E18 may 2008
    With Serena's reputation on the line, Blair takes matters into her own hands to deal with manipulative Georgina.
  • 7.7
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    The Magnificent Archibalds
    episode S2.E11 november 2008
    Blair's favorite Thanksgiving traditions are ruined by her mother's new boyfriend; Serena doesn't tell Aaron about her past -- but Dan does.
  • 7.8
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    Easy J
    episode S4.E6 october 2010
    Although Blair made it perfectly clear that Little J was no longer welcome in Manhattan after what happened with Chuck, Jenny is tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Tim Gunn, which could be a game changer for her future. Meanwhile, Serena discovers something about her new boyfriend, Colin, that may put an end to their relationship just as it was getting good.
  • 7.9
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    Gaslit
    episode S4.E10 november 2010
    Chuck, Serena, Blair, Dan, Jenny and Eric find themselves faced with a crisis when a member of one of their families is hospitalized. Meanwhile, Nate attempts to help his parents, The Captain and Anne, put their complicated past behind them and reconcile.
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    The Townie
    episode S4.E11 december 2010
    Blair and Dan join forces to track down an MIA Juliet. Chuck begins to suspect Lily isn't telling him the full truth.
  • 7.4
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    The Kids Are Not All Right
    episode S4.E12 january 2011
    A former associate of Chuck's father, Russell Thorpe - along with his daughter Raina - returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily. Blair realizes that her mother, Eleanor, may be her key to becoming a future CEO. Nate worries that his father, The Captain, is having a little too much fun and not taking his parole seriously.
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    Damien Darko
    episode S4.E13 january 2011
    Blair is ecstatic to land an internship at W Magazine, but the thrill quickly fades when she finds out that Dan has secured one of the coveted positions as well. Chuck may have finally met his match with Russell Thorpe - and his daughter Raina - back on the Upper East Side. Nate receives alarming news about his father's business prospects.
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    It-Girl Happened One Night
    episode S4.E15 february 2011
    With Russell Thorpe poised for a takeover attempt of Bass Industries, Chuck makes one last-ditch effort to save his family's company. Blair is given a challenging assignment at W Magazine with the promise of a possible promotion. Serena struggles with her feelings for Ben.
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    The Revengers
    episode S6.E9 december 2012
    After a run-in with Bart, Blair is concerned for Chuck's safety and devises a plan with Serena, Georgina and Sage.