The Return
Elena arrives home to a nightmare, as she discovers the fate of Uncle John and Jeremy. Sheriff Forbes waits to hear if her daughter Caroline will survive the car accident. Damon is the first to realize Katherine has returned,
Brave New World
When a confused Caroline leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon wants to take action, but Stefan and Elena come to Caroline's defense.
Bad Moon Rising
Elena, Damon and Alaric go to Duke University to read Isobel's research, hoping to find clues about the Lockwood family. Stefan faces a new danger.
Memory Lane
Stefan is shocked when Katherine reveals new secrets about what really happened in 1864. Damon tries a new tactic to resolve his issues with Mason. Tyler pushes Mason to tell him the truth about the Lockwoods.
Kill or Be Killed
Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason. Elena tries to keep Jeremy out of the Lockwood mystery, but he still meets with Tyler. Sheriff Lockwood receives startling information leading to a night of violence, confession and heartbreak.
Plan B
Katherine chooses a new victim. Sheriff Forbes and Caroline share a few rare moments of quality mother/daughter time. Bonnie discovers new information about Mason and shares it with Stefan. Damon then takes matters into his own hands.
Masquerade
Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the Lockwoods' masquerade ball. Katherine calls on an old friend, Lucy, to attend the ball with her. Things take an ugly turn when Matt and Tyler start doing shots with their friends.
Rose
Stefan and Damon come to Elena's assistance and learn surprising new information in the process. Jeremy helps Bonnie after she casts a difficult, exhausting spell. Caroline does what she can to make things easier for Tyler.
Katerina
Elena puts herself in a dangerous position searching for the truth about Katherine's past. Jeremy and Bonnie meet Luka Martin, a new student with a surprising family history. Damon looks into the moonstone's real purpose and power.
The Sacrifice
Jeremy's reckless attempt to help Bonnie lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger as well. Bonnie and Luka become closer. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, with terrifying results.
By the Light of the Moon
As the full moon nears, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for transformation. Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger named Jules shows up looking for Mason. Elijah makes an unexpected appearance with an offer that could change everything.
The Descent
While Damon tries to get the truth out of Jules, he asks Elena to keep an eye on Rose, a situation that turns unexpectedly dangerous. Caroline and Matt try to be honest about their feelings for one another. Damon struggles to hide his emotions.
Daddy Issues
Johnathan Gilbert's return to Mystic Falls is an unhappy surprise to Elena, Jenna and Damon. Stefan does his best to reach out to a confused and conflicted Tyler. Jeremy comforts Bonnie after her disturbing conversation with Jonas.
Crying Wolf
Stefan and Elena attempt a romantic weekend getaway, not realizing that they've been followed. Damon attends a tea at the Historical Society to talk to Elijah. Jenna starts to worry that Alaric isn't being honest with her.
The Dinner Party
Stefan tells Elena about his darkest days. Trying to catch Elijah off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna, Alaric and Andie, but last-minute information throws Damon's plan into chaos.
The House Guest
Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas and Luka they should all be working together, but Jonas' lack of trust leads to a violent confrontation. Frustrated with her relationship with Matt, Caroline finds a new way to get his attention.
Know Thy Enemy
Elena and Alaric lash out at John when Isobel's unexpected arrival leaves Jenna devastated. Stefan and Damon realize they have a new secret weapon. Bonnie works with Damon and Jeremy to find the spell they'll need to harness her ancestors' power.
The Last Dance
Elena receives disturbing messages from Klaus. Assuming he'll go to the "1960s Decade Dance," Damon and Alaric attend as chaperones, but Klaus is playing a complex game. Bonnie reassures Jeremy that she can help Elena, but he asks Stefan for advice.
Klaus
Elena learns shocking news about Klaus' motives. Flashbacks to 1491 show Katherine meeting him and Elijah and the origin of the moonstone curse. Disagreement over how to protect Elena leads to growing tension between the Salvatore brothers.
The Last Day
Damon is willing to go to great lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus's plan to break the curse, putting him at terrible odds with Stefan. Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together, afraid it might be their last.
The Sun Also Rises
As the full moon arrives, Elena prepares for whatever Klaus has planned, and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events spin out of control, and Damon admits the truth to Stefan.
As I Lay Dying
More than one life hangs in the balance as the consequences of the sacrifice ritual play out to a horrifying conclusion. Sheriff Forbes makes a deadly mistake while trying to keep everyone safe.
The Birthday
It's Elena's 18th birthday. As she searches for clues to locate Stefan, Damon tries to keep her from doing anything that might draw Klaus's attention. Meanwhile, Klaus and Stefan are busy trailing a werewolf named Ray Sutton, and Jeremy sees ghosts.
The Hybrid
Klaus puts a plan in motion that will give him even more power, but things don't go to plan. Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena's new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy.
The End of the Affair
Stefan is reunited with a vampire he knew decades earlier. In a flashback to the 1920s, Stefan faces that shocking chapter from his wild past. Meanwhile, Tyler is concerned about Caroline back in Mystic Falls and turns to Sheriff Forbes for help.
Disturbing Behavior
A frustrating new enemy pushes Damon over the brink, and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences. Bonnie has a strange encounter that will affect everyone. Jeremy makes a brief but disturbing breakthrough with a ghostly visitor of his.
The Reckoning
Despite recent events, Caroline's determined to see that Elena, Bonnie, Matt and Tyler all enjoy a traditional Senior Prank Night before the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School, but the evening takes a deadly turn. Klaus continues using Stefan.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events. Everyone's surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus.
Ghost World
Spirits invade Mystic Falls as its citizens prepare to celebrate their traditional Illumination Night. After a violent encounter with an angry spirit, Damon asks Bonnie for help. Elena asks Jeremy to use his link to the other side to help her find Stefan.
Ordinary People
Elena and Rebekah engage in a power struggle until Rebekah divulges some of her family's ancient secrets and the violent past she shares with Klaus. Damon tries a new approach to break through to Stefan when an unlikely ally surprises them both.
Homecoming
On the night of the homecoming dance, Rebekah tells Elena why the evening is so important to her, leaving Elena with conflicting emotions. Determined to outsmart Klaus, Damon enters into a dangerous partnership.
The New Deal
Klaus turns to violence to convince Damon and Elena that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler makes the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he must also face the disturbing consequences of his actions.
Our Town
Elena, Bonnie and Matt surprise Caroline with a small party for her 18th birthday. Tyler refuses to go along with Klaus' latest demand. Alaric runs into Dr. Fell at a Founders' meeting while she's arguing with her ex-boyfriend -- the medical examiner.
The Ties That Bind
Bonnie's recurring dreams about Klaus' coffins lead her to a reunion with her mother, Abby, whom Bonnie hasn't seen for 15 years. Next, Bonnie and Elena meet Jamie, a young man Abby took in years ago. Damon is intrigued by Alaric's new friend, Dr. Fell.
Bringing Out the Dead
Sheriff Forbes delivers disturbing news to Alaric and Elena about a recent murder weapon, and Caroline is heartbroken when she's unable to stop a tragedy from unfolding. Stefan turns to Bonnie and Abby for help killing Klaus, and Damon asks an old friend.
Dangerous Liaisons
Elena is invited to a formal ball at Klaus' mansion and learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths. Who can she trust with her new information? After an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope.
All My Children
When Elijah gives Damon and Stefan a dangerous ultimatum that puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric and Meredith for help. Bonnie and Abby find themselves participating in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature.
1912
The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a century-old crime spree. Flashing back to 1912, Damon recalls a beautiful vampire, Sage. Elena and Matt resort to breaking and entering in their search for evidence to prove Dr. Fell is a murderer.
Break on Through
Damon is surprised to learn why Sage has returned and pleased when she devises an unusual method to help him figure out what Rebekah is up to. Abby is having a hard time adjusting to her new reality, despite Bonnie and Caroline's efforts to help.
The Murder of One
Stefan's emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with Elena. Klaus and Rebekah discover how to motivate Finn to cooperate, but Rebekah's more interested in taking revenge on Damon.
Heart of Darkness
Caroline's thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but he soon suspects that something has been going on between her and Klaus. Matt tries to keep Rebecca occupied. Elena and Damon visit Jeremy in Denver to ask for help finding ancient vampire bloodlines.
Do Not Go Gentle
The 1920s Decade Dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need the help of Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie to undo a spell that could be devastating for everyone. Alaric finds an unexpected ally to guide him on his dangerous new path.
Before Sunset
Klaus prepares to leave town with Elena but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Suprisingly, Damon and Stefan talk candidly about the future.
The Departed
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences. Caroline and Tyler are forced to make a life-changing decision. Stefan and Damon leave Mystic Falls.
Growing Pains
Elena awakens after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true -- she died with vampire blood in her system and must transition to become a vampire or face death. Damon is furious with Stefan and takes out his rage on Matt.
Memorial
Stefan and Damon argue about what is best for Elena after her transition. Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know enrolling at Mystic Falls High.
The Rager
Elena learns that confronting Rebekah can be dangerous. Tyler gets a surprise visit from Hayley, a werewolf who helped him with Klaus.
The Five
At a fraternity costume party, Damon takes advantage of the wild scene to teach Elena how to choose a victim. Then, Klaus recalls an encounter with a group of vampire hunters during a flashback to 12th-century Italy.
The Killer
Connor takes Jeremy, Matt and April hostage at the Grill. Stefan and Klaus form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor has unleashed. Professor Shane works with Bonnie to help her overcome her fear and guilt.
We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused and she makes a painful confession to Stefan. Matt gives Damon startling information about Professor Shane.
My Brother's Keeper
At the annual Miss Mystic Falls Pageant, Elena and Caroline give April advice while Tyler and Hayley work together on a secret project. Damon tries to convince Stefan to help him uncover Professor Shane's motives.
We'll Always Have Bourbon Street
Searching for answers, Damon and Stefan visit modern-day New Orleans to see if they can find anyone who remembers the events of their last visit in 1942, including one of Damon's former flames, Charlotte. Elena, Caroline and Bonnie share a girls' night.
O Come, All Ye Faithful
It's a winter wonderland in Mystic Falls, as Professor Shane reveals a piece of ancient history that leaves everyone speechless. Stefan and Caroline are at odds with Tyler over his plans for Klaus and his hybrids.
After School Special
Rebekah is back with a vengeance. Bonnie is uncomfortable when her father, Rudy Hopkins, accepts the role of Interim Mayor. Caroline does her best to comfort Tyler after a violent confrontation. Professor Shane encourages Bonnie to believe in her powers.
Catch Me if You Can
Damon coaches Jeremy as he prepares to take on Klaus' new vampires, but Kol has beaten them to it. Elena comes up with her own rescue plan for Jeremy. The sheriff and mayor question Shane about his involvement in the Founders' Council deaths.
A View to a Kill
When the 1980s Decade Dance at the high school is canceled by Mayor Hopkins, Stefan finds a charming way to make it up to a disappointed Rebekah. Klaus complicates the already tense feelings between Stefan and Damon.
Into the Wild
Shane leads an expedition to a desolate island, where he believes the secret of the cure lies hidden. Rebekah and Elena continue their bitter rivalry.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Damon has an ugly run-in with a Hunter, one of the Five. Stefan confesses his true feelings about the possibility of becoming human again to Elena. Caroline and Tyler's attempt to translate the code on the Hunter's Sword is futile without help from Klaus.
Stand By Me
Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn. Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane's plan. Caroline is immediately worried about Elena's state of mind, so Stefan reaches out to Dr. Fell and Matt for help.
Bring It On
Elena's new outlook has everyone concerned. She returns to school and cheerleading, but her behavior proves dangerous. Next, Damon and Rebekah work together, but his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus tries to use Hayley to get information.
Because the Night
Realizing that Elena needs time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City. Flashbacks reveal his hedonistic life there in the 1970s. Caroline and Stefan convince Klaus that it's in his best interest to help them track Silas down.
American Gothic
While in a small town in Pennsylvania with Rebekah, Elena has a surprising encounter with Elijah. Klaus receives Caroline's reluctant help. Damon is unsure how to react when Stefan reveals his unexpected plan for the future.
Pictures of You
When Elena disrupts Caroline's plans for the perfect senior prom night, she turns to an amused Klaus for a solution. Damon and Stefan join Elena at the prom, hoping to reach her. Bonnie makes a terrifying discovery.
The Originals
Klaus returns to his past in New Orleans and meets with his former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire controlling the city's inhabitants. Hayley has also come to the French Quarter searching for clues, and is captured by a powerful witch named Sophie.
She's Come Undone
When Elena calls their bluff, the Salvatore brothers ask for backup from a surprising source. Katherine is suspicious when Bonnie makes her an offer. Caroline has a confusing and dangerous encounter with Klaus. Matt gives Rebekah some unsolicited advice.
The Walking Dead
Someone has been attacking patients at the hospital. A violent wind storm causes a power outage, and ghosts suddenly appear -- some with good intentions and some bent on revenge. Graduation day approaches.
Graduation
It's Graduation Day. Damon's life is in danger, and Elena faces an epic confrontation. Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their destinies. Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
After a passionate summer with Damon, Elena heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roommate. Astonishing news emerges that a cure for vampirism may actually exist.
True Lies
Elena gets some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield from a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse. Damon asks for help finding Stefan, and Silas is searching for Katherine.
Original Sin
A young woman named Tessa seems to know everything about Stefan's history. She also has a disturbing message for Damon about his own future. Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Damon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, taking Elena on an emotional journey. Caroline tries to get to know Jesse better. Matt tries to figure out the reason behind his mysterious blackouts, and Jeremy makes a startling confession.
Monster's Ball
Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. When Silas demands that Damon commit an unthinkable act, it leads to a violent confrontation.
Handle With Care
Bonnie is touched by Jeremy's strength and determination to stand by her. Damon is stunned when he figures out the secret to Tessa's plan.
Death and the Maiden
While Elena and Damon try to explain Amara's situation to Stefan, Dr. Wes Maxfield gives Katherine some deeply disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope. Stefan makes a heartbreaking confession to Damon and Elena.
Dead Man on Campus
At Elena's request, Damon comes up with an effective method to get Wes to answer his questions. Jesse needs Caroline's help. Bonnie tries to cope.
The Cell
Elena turns to Aaron for help. Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that he has kept secret for decades. Stefan continues to offer Katherine support.
Fifty Shades of Grayson
Damon realizes that Elena's in danger and enlists Stefan's help to find her. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever.
500 Years of Solitude
Stefan lets Elena, Caroline and Bonnie know that Katherine's health has worsened, causing Damon, Matt and Jeremy to reminisce about some of Katherine's most notorious moments. Elena and Katherine share an unexpected moment of connection.
The Devil Inside
Damon tries to do the right thing when Enzo brings him a gruesome gift, insisting they take revenge. Elena finds herself in a life-threatening situation. Matt throws a party, and Aaron does his best to make amends.
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Caroline convinces Elena and Bonnie to attend the college's "Bitter Ball" for broken-hearted students. Stefan has a frustrating conversation with Damon and Enzo. Dr. Wes struggles to continue his research project.
No Exit
Damon's behavior escalates from destructive to deadly. Stefan tries to comfort a dejected Caroline, and their conversation leads to a horrifying realization.
Gone Girl
Nadia remembers her search for Katherine. Damon seeks revenge. Bonnie learns of a terrifying secret that will threaten the lives of all her friends.
While You Were Sleeping
Damon must make a disturbing confession to Elena. At Enzo's insistence, Caroline asks Stefan to meet her, and they are joined by a group of Travelers who share new information on the importance of doppelgängers.
Rescue Me
Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls. Caroline and Enzo agree to make a trip to Atlanta to protect Stefan from Sloan and the Travelers.
Resident Evil
Bonnie has a disturbing encounter with Grams, who warns her about alarming changes on the Other Side. When Damon finds Markos he is both relieved and troubled by what Markos has to tell him. Matt has a terrifying run-in with inhabitants of the Other Side.
Man on Fire
Through flashbacks to election night in 1960, Enzo reveals the fate of his long-lost love to Elena, Stefan and Bonnie. Damon demands the Traveler knife from Jeremy and Matt. Later, Damon's intervention with Enzo creates a violent conflict with Stefan.
What Lies Beneath
While hiding in a remote cabin it becomes obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret, so Damon comes up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth. Bonnie ignores Grams' warnings, hiding the truth about the Other Side from Jeremy.
Promised Land
While Bonnie searches for a way to stop Markos, Caroline is witness to an unthinkable act of violence. Stefan talks to Elena about her relationship with Damon. Liv and Luke come up with a dangerous new strategy.
Home
Damon's plan, relying upon split-second timing, causes a massive, accidental explosion in Mystic Falls. Residents are confused, leaving a heroic trail of sacrifices, relief and despair. The Other Side continues to disintegrate.
I'll Remember
After spending four months coping with the loss of Damon in a potentially dangerous way, Elena returns to Whitmore College for her sophomore year. Caroline is desperate to find a way to reverse the anti-magic spell the Travelers have cast on Mystic Falls.
Yellow Ledbetter
Caroline is shocked to uncover what Stefan has been up to. Damon and Bonnie reluctantly band together to locate where they are and how they will get back home. A mysterious girl has recently arrived in Mystic Falls.
Welcome to Paradise
Stefan returns to Mystic Falls looking for Enzo and is caught off guard when he notices a strange change in Elena. Damon and Bonnie find clues that indicate they may not be alone. Jeremy discovers that the anti-magic spell could hurt Elena.
Black Hole Sun
Damon and Bonnie realize the past has clues toward going home, forcing Damon to relive one of the worst days of his life. Tripp shares a dark secret with Matt. Alaric steps in to help Jeremy get his life together. Stefan has an unexpected visitor.
The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
With homecoming around the corner, Elena invites Liam to attend a party at the corn maze with her. Tyler's werewolf curse is put to the test. Damon and Bonnie make an important discovery that affects their journey home.
The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get
When Alaric realizes Jo can't be compelled, he asks Elena to look into her background. Damon gets upsetting news and wants to take matters into his own hands.
Do You Remember the First Time?
Jo opens up to Alaric about her tragic past. Tyler and Liv grow closer, and Damon stumbles upon a startling clue that renews his hope. Stefan, Matt and Enzo resort to extreme measures when Tripp withholds information about his vampire-killing operation.
Fade Into You
As Caroline and Elena prepare to host "Friendsgiving" at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from Alaric and Stefan. Kai has flashbacks to his murderous past. Alaric and Stefan travel to Portland to gather some information regarding the Gemini Coven.
I Alone
Damon finds himself in hot water, so Liv helps Damon and Elena with their plan to get Bonnie back -- but things take a turn, leaving her with a difficult choice. Enzo's actions cross the line. Kai's existence continues to be a dangerous threat.
Christmas Through Your Eyes
The holidays are close, and Bonnie tries to replicate her favorite traditions while reminiscing about happier times in Mystic Falls. Jeremy helps Matt carry out a plan to take down Enzo, and Stefan is forced to break some devastating news to Caroline.
Woke up With a Monster
Kai holds Elena captive as he learns to control his magic. Stefan and Caroline visit North Carolina searching for a cure for her mother's cancer, but they're caught off-guard when Enzo shows up and demands to know what Stefan is hiding.
Prayer for the Dying
After Caroline's plan to cure her mother takes a devastating turn, Elena, Stefan and Damon gather at the hospital. Jo attempts to save Sheriff Forbes' life, but things spiral out of control with the merge set to take place.
The Day I Tried to Live
Elena, Jeremy and Damon attempt to send Bonnie a message, but the situation turns dire when they make an unsettling discovery. Jeremy contemplates leaving Mystic Falls for good. Enzo enlists a reluctant Matt to bother Stefan's great-niece Sarah Salvatore.
Stay
It's Jeremy's last day in Mystic Falls, and Elena puts on a brave face as they reminisce together. Stefan and Caroline find themselves growing closer. Sheriff Forbes turns to Damon for help solving one last open case involving Elena's parents.
Let Her Go
Elena spends a day with Caroline and gets worried when she notices a strange change in Caroline's behavior. Damon revisits painful memories involving his mother when he offers Caroline advice on how to cope with everything -- reality sinks in for her.
The Downward Spiral
After shutting off her humanity, Caroline gives her friends an ultimatum. Damon's world is rocked after getting terrible news. Sarah Salvatore becomes intriguing to Enzo, and Bonnie begins to struggle with the effects of being back in the real world.
A Bird in a Gilded Cage
With Bonnie and Kai's help, Damon and Elena set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother, Lily, who is trapped in the 1903 prison world. Enzo and Alaric's attempt to reel Caroline in doesn't go as planned. A gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core.
I Could Never Love Like That
While helping victims after Stefan and Caroline's latest killing spree, Elena discovers Jo is pregnant. A round of karaoke gets Tyler and Matt in a dodgy situation. Sarah boldly turns the tables on an unsuspecting Enzo, who is forced to reveal his past.
Because
Damon brings up his and Elena's future together and what life would be like if they weren't vampires. Enzo learns the truth about the day he was turned into a vampire. Attempts to stop a humanity-free Caroline don't go as planned.
I'd Leave My Happy Home for You
Elena asks Bonnie and Jo for advice. Seeing Lily on a downward spiral, Enzo asks Stefan to intervene. Matt takes his frustrations out on Tyler, and Alaric considers a life-changing piece of advice.
I'll Wed You in the Golden Summertime
It's Alaric and Jo's wedding day. After discovering major news Damon has been keeping from him, Stefan gives his brother some perspective on a future with Elena. Caroline returns to Mystic Falls after dealing with the fallout of her humanity-free rampage.
I'm Thinking of You All the While
Things take a dramatic turn when an uninvited guest shows up, leaving Elena in terrible jeopardy. Damon is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life. Stefan and Caroline reach an emotional crossroads in their relationship.
Day One of Twenty-two Thousand, Give or Take
Damon is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. Stefan takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily.
Never Let Me Go
Caroline, who finds herself a pawn in Lily and the heretics' plan for retribution, uncovers a shocking detail about Stefan's past. Alaric asks Bonnie for help with a mysterious, potentially dangerous artifact.
Age of Innocence
Caroline learns some shocking information about Valerie's past, while Stefan learns a few unexpected details about his own. Flashbacks to 1863 are seen.
I Carry Your Heart With Me
Stefan and Caroline are forced to spend the night at Whitmore College's Heaven & Hell ball. Enzo sets off to find out what Valerie is hiding.
Live Through This
After realizing the downward spiral he was on, Damon decides he's going to turn over a new leaf and that his actions moving forward will do right by Elena.
Best Served Cold
Lily sets up a face-to-face meeting between Julian, Damon and Stefan to declare peace between her Heretic family and the residents of Mystic Falls.
Mommie Dearest
After Stefan and Damon confront their mother with painful memories from their childhood, Lily reveals a dark secret she's been harboring for over 160 years.
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
Following a major revelation uncovered by Valerie, Caroline is forced to face her new reality, even as it threatens to destroy her relationship with Stefan.
Cold as Ice
With the holidays in full swing, a search for Julian leads Damon and Stefan to a small town near Mystic Falls. Managing a toy drive, Bonnie connects with Nora.
Hell Is Other People
Trapped inside the Phoenix stone, Damon is tormented by a traumatic experience from his time in the Civil War and forced to face his darkest demon in order to get out.
Things We Lost in the Fire
Tyler returns to Mystic Falls for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery. Stefan tries to help Damon get a grip on reality.
Postcards from the Edge
Under the influence of a dangerous and reckless Julian, Damon spirals out of control. Caroline needs help with the side effects she's experiencing.
This Woman's Work
When Damon's actions put everyone he loves in a ruthless vampire hunter's path, he is forced to make things right before it's too late. Caroline's life hangs in the balance. Enzo discovers a dark secret about Damon.
Moonlight on the Bayou
In New Orleans, Stefan comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson, who soon becomes suspicious of his old friend's unexpected arrival in his city. Valerie finds Stefan a safe house. Caroline contemplates her future in Mystic Falls.
I Would for You
Matt decides it may be time to take a stand against the vampires of Mystic Falls. Damon's desire to take himself out of the game ramps up. Stefan questions a future with Caroline.
Days of Future Past
With time running out and Rayna closing in on Stefan, Valerie tries to reason with Damon. Enzo attempts to clear his name after being framed for breaking Rayna out of the Armory.
I Went to the Woods
After his brother's fateful decision, Stefan awakens to find himself thrown into a life-or-death situation with only his basic instincts to rely on. Rayna sets out to find Stefan after discovering a new threat.
One Way or Another
Alaric makes his unwillingness to participate in a vampire-hunting expedition with Damon clear while revealing the truth about the past three years of his life without Damon. Bonnie meets a young woman in the psych ward. Damon heads to Memphis.
Somebody That I Used To Know
When Enzo's efforts to protect Bonnie end up putting her life in jeopardy, he learns that Rayna may hold the key to her survival.
Kill 'Em All
Caroline joins Alaric on a mission and realizes she's missed her former supernatural lifestyle. Damon makes a fateful decision that forever changes his relationship with Bonnie.
Requiem for a Dream
Stefan makes a rash decision that ultimately forces him and Caroline to face the fallout from their relationship. Enzo watches Bonnie fight for her life.
Gods & Monsters
Despite Damon, Enzo, and Caroline's best efforts to help Bonnie face her harrowing predicament, her options are running out -- drastic measures must be taken.
Hello, Brother
Months after Damon and Enzo vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles to hold onto hope that they will be found.
Today Will Be Different
After learning that someone from Stefan's past may be Damon and Enzo's next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina.
You Decided I Was Worth Saving
Enzo fights to regain control, and Bonnie is at the center of a deadly game. As Alaric fights to bring Damon and Enzo back, Damon's downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood.
An Eternity of Misery
Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon's latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation.
Coming Home Was a Mistake
Damon may be beyond the point of return, Stefan makes a gut-wrenching decision, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline, and Matt tries to decipher a mysterious box of messages.
Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
Caroline takes drastic measures to keep her family safe, and Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins. Tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over.
The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You
Stefan's Christmas Eve with Caroline takes a turn when Damon and Sybil crash dinner. Alaric, Matt and Peter join, and things turn dark and twisted.
We Have History Together
Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Sybil is still alive, teaching a group of high school students.
The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch
Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil's request. Bonnie returns from Paris and then attends the Miss Mystic Falls pageant with Stefan, Damon, Caroline and Enzo. Sybil taunts Damon with memories of Elena.
Nostalgia's a Bitch
Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state and Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon's mind where they discover Stefan is the key to Damon's fate.
You Made a Choice To Be Good
Cade returns to Mystic Falls and presents Damon and Stefan with additional assignments, and Caroline and Matt protect the town's residents from Cade's appetite for their souls. Bonnie and Enzo hit the road on a romantic trip.
What Are You?
Damon strikes a deal with Cade to save Stefan's soul -- he must retrieve the Maxwell journal. Alaric and Matt refuse to hand the journal over, and Caroline tries to connect with Stefan's soul before Cade goes through with his plan.
The Lies Will Catch Up to You
Damon and Alaric come face to face with an old enemy after they obtain a weapon that may destroy Cade. Stefan is held captive and is forced to confront a dark secret from his past.
It's Been a Hell of a Ride
Damon and Stefan join forces against Cade to save Elena's casket and Caroline and Alaric deal with their daughters' burgeoning magical powers.
We're Planning a June Wedding
A wedding is quickly planned for Damon and Stefan to lure out a dangerous enemy. Unfortunately, this looming threat puts the fate of Mystic Falls in imminent danger and must be destroyed.
I Was Feeling Epic
With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.