Blair later tells Chuck to re-enter the building once everyone is gone, which he does, and it is revealed that Bart Bass is still alive. Bart reveals that he faked his death to save Chuck and Lily, and has been hiding from everyone for the past three years.

Does Bart Bass die again?

Suddenly, in season 5, Bart miraculously returns, claiming to have faked his death in order to protect his family from being killed by his competitors. ... He explains that he survived the car crash and paid the hospital to announce he was dead so that his competitors wouldn't go after Chuck and Lily.

What episode does Bart Bass come back alive?

"Gossip Girl," "The Fugitives": Blake Lively as Serena Van Der Woodsen. Bart Bass is alive! He's ALIVE! Chuck is taking it pretty well on "Gossip Girl."