Eric van der Woodsen is a fictional character portrayed by Connor Paolo in the TV series Gossip Girl.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 17 years old.
They appear in 53 episodes out of a total of 121 aired and have accumulated 23432 positive votes.
Episodes53
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2007The privileged prep school teens learn that Serena van der Woodsen is back in town.
The Wild Brunch
episode S1.E2 september 2007In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from Blair.
Poison Ivy
episode S1.E3 october 2007Blair uncovers scandalous information about Serena; Dan sets his sights on impressing the Dartmouth representative.
Dare Devil
episode S1.E5 october 2007Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date; Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high-stakes game of truth or dare; Lily discovers Eric missing from his treatment center, and seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus.
The Handmaiden's Tale
episode S1.E6 october 2007Dan is torn between two girls when his childhood friend Vanessa returns home and declares her feelings for him
Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
episode S1.E9 november 2007When Dan finds out that Serena and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving alone, he naively invites them to spend the holiday with his family.
Roman Holiday
episode S1.E11 december 2007Blair's father comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest; Jenny and Vanessa help Serena plan the best Christmas surprise ever for Dan.
School Lies
episode S1.E12 january 2008The gang breaks into the school swimming pool, but when one of them nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the ones who broke-in.
A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
episode S1.E13 january 2008Gossip Girl takes pleasure in reporting that Serena has been spotted buying a pregnancy test, and word spreads like wildfire.
The Blair Bitch Project
episode S1.E14 april 2008Blair returns to school after losing Queen Bee status; Serena's not fond of living with her future stepbrother, Chuck.
All About My Brother
episode S1.E16 may 2008Blair and Jenny escalate their "popularity war" by spreading scandalous rumors about each other through Gossip Girl.
Much 'I Do' About Nothing
episode S1.E18 may 2008With Serena's reputation on the line, Blair takes matters into her own hands to deal with manipulative Georgina.
Summer Kind of Wonderful
episode S2.E1 september 2008Gossip Girl heads to the Hamptons as summer comes to a close; Serena and Nate fake a relationship as a cover for Nate's affair with a married woman.
The Ex-Files
episode S2.E4 september 2008When Dan starts getting cozy with Amanda, the new girl at school, Serena turns to Blair and her minions to step in to sabotage her chances. Vanessa also enlists Blair's help when she finds out a scandalous secret about Catherine.
Chuck in Real Life
episode S2.E7 october 2008Blair seeks revenge by enticing Chuck to seduce Vanessa; Serena rebels at a party of Lily's; Dan and Jenny find out a secret Nate has been hiding.
The Magnificent Archibalds
episode S2.E11 november 2008Blair's favorite Thanksgiving traditions are ruined by her mother's new boyfriend; Serena doesn't tell Aaron about her past -- but Dan does.
O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
episode S2.E13 december 2008A sudden and tragic event impacts the lives of everyone on the Upper East Side, especially Chuck and the van der Woodsens.
In the Realm of the Basses
episode S2.E14 january 2009Chuck's uncle, Jack Bass, arrives on the scene; Jenny returns to school and takes on the mean girls.
Gone with the Will
episode S2.E15 january 2009Bart's will is read and everyone learns the fate of the Bass empire; Dan discovers the secret between Rufus and Lily.
You've Got Yale!
episode S2.E16 january 2009The seniors try to find out who is worthy of an early admission to Yale; Chuck pairs up with an unlikely ally in his war with Jack over Bass Industries.
Remains of the J
episode S2.E20 march 2009Serena throws Jenny a party for her 16th birthday, but things get out of control when Poppy Lifton turns the small gathering into a huge social event.
The Wrath of Con
episode S2.E23 may 2009Blair pressures Georgina to help her in a scheme; Nate and Chuck's rivalry over Blair comes to a head; Lily hatches a secret plan to help Rufus.
Valley Girls
episode S2.E24 may 2009To prove her independence, Serena refuses to leave jail with her mother or her grandmother; Rufus is furious with Lily for having Serena arrested.
The Goodbye Gossip Girl
episode S2.E25 may 2009Gossip Girl livens things up at graduation by sending out a shocking email blast during the ceremony.
Reversals of Fortune
episode S3.E1 september 2009Blair and Chuck adjust to their new status as a couple; Serena returns from Europe with many secrets and a complicated relationship with Carter.
The Lost Boy
episode S3.E3 september 2009It's Blair versus Chuck as they both set their sights on a particular item up for bid at Sotheby's; Georgina takes an interest in Dan.
Dan de Fleurette
episode S3.E4 october 2009It's Jenny's first day as Queen Bee; A famous actress, Olivia Burke, is assigned as Vanessa's roommate.
Rufus Getting Married
episode S3.E5 october 2009Lily and Rufus move up their wedding, but complications threaten to tear them apart; Chuck discovers a secret Carter has been keeping from Serena; Dan and Vanessa are pulled into one of Georgina's schemes.
How to Succeed in Bassness
episode S3.E7 october 2009Serena helps Chuck open his club, but Blair feels left out; Dan is unnerved watching one of Olivia's sex scenes with a former co-star.
They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?
episode S3.E9 november 2009Jenny sets her sights on landing the hottest escort for Cotillion. Dan is upset when Olivia (HILARY DUFF) contemplates leaving school. All-girl French band PLASTISCINES performs.
The Treasure of Serena Madre
episode S3.E11 november 2009Serena is put in an awkward position when Lily invites Tripp and Maureen to join them for dinner; Blair suspects her mother of keeping a big secret; Jenny gets even with Eric in the most cruel way.
The Debarted
episode S3.E12 december 2009Chuck wrestles with a past issue; A serious car accident rocks the Upper East Side; Dan and Vanessa try to navigate their complicated friendship.
Inglourious Bassterds
episode S3.E17 april 2010Chuck and Blair are faced with the most difficult decision they have ever faced as a couple. Serena plans a surprise birthday party for Nate, but Jenny does her best to sabotage Serenas's efforts. Dan and Vanessa's new relationship hits a bump in the road.
The Unblairable Lightness of Being
episode S3.E18 april 2010Chuck offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota who insists that she and Vanya have a traditional wedding before her parents arrive from Poland and find their daughter pregnant and without a husband. Dorota asks Blair and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle. Serena tells Nate she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she's secretly meeting up with Carter Baizen. Rufus discovers that Lily has been lying to him about her whereabouts.
It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World
episode S3.E20 may 2010Will's return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Serena and Jenny's relationship is strained as a result of Jenny's deception. Blair spends time on the Columbia campus and realizes where she truly belongs. Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret from him.
Ex-Husbands and Wives
episode S3.E21 may 2010When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, while Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. Meanwhile, Jenny deliberately shares information with Will that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus' marriage. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair, hoping she will finally accept the fact that they are destined to be together.
Last Tango, Then Paris
episode S3.E22 may 2010Blair must decide whether to meet Chuck at the top of the Empire State Building or risk losing their future together. A Gossip Girl gossip bomb involving Dan explodes Serena and Nate's relationship. Dorota and Vanya welcome their baby. Jenny hits rock bottom. Georgina returns to the Upper East Side...and she has an agenda.
The Undergraduates
episode S4.E3 september 2010On her first day at Columbia, Blair attempts to gain membership into an ultra-exclusive social club, Hamilton House, but she's in for a few big surprises. Serena begins to suspect that Juliet is intentionally sabotaging Serena's life and that it may have something to do with Nate. Rufus is worried about Dan and decides to take matters into his own hands.
Easy J
episode S4.E6 october 2010Although 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.
War at the Roses
episode S4.E7 november 2010Blair is caught off-guard - and not in a good way - by a surprise guest at her birthday party. Having had enough of Chuck and Blair's games, Serena and Nate decide to plan an intervention.
The Witches of Bushwick
episode S4.E9 november 2010Chuck hosts a "Saints and Sinners" masquerade party at the Empire Hotel. At the party, Dan and Nate don't know what to make of Serena's strange behavior and mixed messages. Blair sets her sights on becoming the new face of Anne Archibald's foundation for girls, but Anne is concerned that Blair's friendship with Chuck Bass may be problematic.
Gaslit
episode S4.E10 november 2010Chuck, 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.
The Townie
episode S4.E11 december 2010Blair and Dan join forces to track down an MIA Juliet. Chuck begins to suspect Lily isn't telling him the full truth.
The Kids Are Not All Right
episode S4.E12 january 2011A 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.
Damien Darko
episode S4.E13 january 2011Blair 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.
Panic Roommate
episode S4.E14 february 2011Blair enlists Nate's help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly, at W Magazine. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of "Cosmic Love."
It-Girl Happened One Night
episode S4.E15 february 2011With 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.
While You Weren't Sleeping
episode S4.E16 february 2011It wouldn't be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama, and for Eric's 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman, but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben. Chuck and Lily's relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily's betrayal.
The Kids Stay in the Picture
episode S4.E18 april 2011As Lily awaits the consequences of her decision, William van der Woodsen, CeCe and Lily's sister, Carol, come into town to support her and be part of a Taschen photo shoot on "modern royalty" in which the Rhodes family is participating. Unbeknownst to Carol, who has always chosen to keep her daughter Charlie far away from the Upper East Side, Charlie has followed her to New York to meet Serena and the rest of the family. Blair has an epiphany about her future, and grapples with the knowledge of whom she's destined to be with.
Petty in Pink
episode S4.E19 april 2011Serena enlists Charlie to go undercover Gossip Girl-style to determine why Dan and Blair are spending so much time together, and what role an unexpected visitor is playing in their lives. With Nate's help, Raina decides to go on a search for her long-lost mother. Chuck's hopes about his legacy are dashed with the reveal of devastating information from the past.
The Princesses and the Frog
episode S4.E20 may 2011Blair's dreams appear to be coming true, but Serena threatens to jeopardize it all by dredging up Blair's past. Charlie befriends Vanessa, who may or may not have a hidden agenda. Nate is torn between his relationship with Raina and a truth he must keep hidden out of loyalty to Chuck.
The Wrong Goodbye
episode S4.E22 may 2011Season four wraps up with an explosive finale, including the return of Georgina Sparks and Constance Billard mean girls Kati and Is, a cameo by "Gossip Girl" author Cecily von Ziegesar, a performance by Airborne Toxic Event and, oh yeah, a few very juicy cliffhangers.
New York, I Love You XOXO
episode S6.E10 december 2012In a fashionable farewell to remember, our favorite Upper East Siders join forces for one last soiree; The identity of Gossip Girl is finally revealed.
- Pilot
- The Wild Brunch
- Poison Ivy
- Dare Devil
- The Handmaiden's Tale
- Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
- Roman Holiday
- School Lies
- A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
- The Blair Bitch Project
- All About My Brother
- Much 'I Do' About Nothing
- Summer Kind of Wonderful
- The Ex-Files
- Chuck in Real Life
- The Magnificent Archibalds
- O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
- In the Realm of the Basses
- Gone with the Will
- You've Got Yale!
- Remains of the J
- The Wrath of Con
- Valley Girls
- The Goodbye Gossip Girl
- Reversals of Fortune
- The Lost Boy
- Dan de Fleurette
- Rufus Getting Married
- How to Succeed in Bassness
- They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?
- The Treasure of Serena Madre
- The Debarted
- Inglourious Bassterds
- The Unblairable Lightness of Being
- It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World
- Ex-Husbands and Wives
- Last Tango, Then Paris
- The Undergraduates
- Easy J
- War at the Roses
- The Witches of Bushwick
- Gaslit
- The Townie
- The Kids Are Not All Right
- Damien Darko
- Panic Roommate
- It-Girl Happened One Night
- While You Weren't Sleeping
- The Kids Stay in the Picture
- Petty in Pink
- The Princesses and the Frog
- The Wrong Goodbye
- New York, I Love You XOXO
Best moments10
- Blair and Jenny escalate their "popularity war" by spreading scandalous rumors about each other through Gossip Girl.
- Blair uncovers scandalous information about Serena; Dan sets his sights on impressing the Dartmouth representative.
- Serena helps Chuck open his club, but Blair feels left out; Dan is unnerved watching one of Olivia's sex scenes with a former co-star.
- 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.
- Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date; Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high-stakes game of truth or dare; Lily discovers Eric missing from his treatment center, and seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus.
- Jenny sets her sights on landing the hottest escort for Cotillion. Dan is upset when Olivia (HILARY DUFF) contemplates leaving school. All-girl French band PLASTISCINES performs.
- Chuck hosts a "Saints and Sinners" masquerade party at the Empire Hotel. At the party, Dan and Nate don't know what to make of Serena's strange behavior and mixed messages. Blair sets her sights on becoming the new face of Anne Archibald's foundation for girls, but Anne is concerned that Blair's friendship with Chuck Bass may be problematic.
- Blair enlists Nate's help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly, at W Magazine. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of "Cosmic Love."
- Chuck and Blair are faced with the most difficult decision they have ever faced as a couple. Serena plans a surprise birthday party for Nate, but Jenny does her best to sabotage Serenas's efforts. Dan and Vanessa's new relationship hits a bump in the road.
- Will's return to the Upper East Side continues to stir up problems for Serena, Lily and his long-standing rival, Rufus. Serena and Jenny's relationship is strained as a result of Jenny's deception. Blair spends time on the Columbia campus and realizes where she truly belongs. Dan learns that Vanessa has been keeping yet another secret from him.
- All About My Brother
- Poison Ivy
- How to Succeed in Bassness
- Damien Darko
- Dare Devil
- They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?
- The Witches of Bushwick
- Panic Roommate
- Inglourious Bassterds
- It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World