Season 1 Plot
Next Gen NYC follows a group of affluent, well-connected twenty-somethings—many of whom are the children of Bravo reality stars—as they attempt to carve out their own identities and careers in New York City. The series blends the drama and glamour of Gossip Girl with the real-life pressures of establishing independence, navigating friendships, and managing family legacies in one of the world’s most competitive cities
Next Gen NYC Season 1 aired on June 2nd, 2025.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Welcome to New York
Hudson needs to find an apartment first; Brooks juggles a fashion shoot alongside her mom, Meredith, while quietly side-eyeing Charlie's flirtation with sister Chloe; Georgia's confession about her sanitary habits sends Gia and Riley reeling.
2. What Happens in Brooklyn
Ariana and Riley reconnect after a decade apart; Charlie struggles to hide his irritation as a Brooklyn night out shifts from cocktails to chaos; Brooks and Gia update their moms, Meredith and Teresa, on brewing drama.
3. Daddy Issues and Poolside Tissues
Brooks attempts father-son bonding with Seth, but their heart-to-heart turns into a grilling session.
4. Apology Not Included
Charlie's apology tour goes sideways when he casually hints he's into someone in the friend group; Ariana and Hudson land their dream apartment; on a museum outing with his parents, Brooks' dad diagnoses him as mom-dependent.
5. Zero Bucks Given
Brooks reaches a breaking point while styling Meredith for her caviar event. Ava's arrival to the party ignites drama. Charlie ducks out on a hefty bar tab, leaving Hudson and Riley stuck footing the bill. Riley stuns his mom, Kandi, by revealing her true career passion. Georgia and Charlie's mutual frustration leads to an explosive showdown.
6. Boardwalk of Shame
Ariana's excitement for her mother Kim's NYC visit fades when Hudson pushes her to set financial boundaries.
7. Shore Losers
The morning after Brooks' birthday blowout, the crew wakes up determined to have a fun day on the water.
8. Gutter Balls & Breakup Calls
Tensions linger as the group heads back from Jersey with Riley calling out double standards and Emira dropping a bombshell; Brooks finally steps out of Meredith's shadow; at Georgia's bowling event, Ava's loyalty sparks confrontation.
