Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers a
The Night of the Comet
As Mystic Falls gets ready for a festival to celebrate the passing of a comet, Vicki continues to recover in the hospita
Friday Night Bites
As Elena tries to ignore Bonnie's warnings about Stefan, Tyler tries to embarrass Stefan by throwing a ball at him. Howe
Family Ties
Elena asks Stefan to escort her to the town's annual Founder's Party. Vicki gets Tyler to ask her to the party, then acc
You're Undead to Me
Stefan takes action to protect Elena. Stefan is hopeful that his plan to get rid of Damon is working. Elena and Jenna ar
Lost Girls
In a flashback sequence, Stefan reveals the Salvatore family history to Elena. Elena demands that Stefan explain the fri
Haunted
As Vicki’s behavior becomes more dangerous, Stefan tries to help her. Elena tries to convince Jeremy to stay away from
162 Candles
On his birthday, Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest friends. Still upset by the events at the H
History Repeating
Jeremy gets a break from the mysterious new history teacher, Alaric Saltzman and introduces Alaric to Jenna. Bonnie is h
The Turning Point
After reading the journal left by one of the Gilbert ancestors, Jeremy is inspired to return to his hobby of sketching f
Bloodlines
Damon takes a trip to Georgia, where he surprises an old flame, Bree and enlists her help to figure out how to open the
Unpleasantville
Damon, Elena and Stefan attend the school dance with a 1950s' theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. Stefan an
Children of the Damned
In flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the long-ago actions taken by townspeople including their father, Guiseppe Salvat
Fool Me Once
Stefan helps Elena and Bonnie out of a dangerous situation. Jeremy asks Anna to a party in the woods, unaware that she h
A Few Good Men
Matt and Caroline are surprised by the sudden reappearance of Matt’s mother Kelly. Stefan and Elena are worried about
There Goes the Neighborhood
Anna brings a surprising guest along when she pays a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward double date with
Let the Right One In
When Stefan and Damon make a dangerous new enemy, Stefan suddenly finds himself in a perilous situation. Damon and Elena
Under Control
While Stefan struggles to control his new situation, Elena and Jeremy are surprised by a visit from their uncle, John Gi
Miss Mystic Falls
At the Founder’s Day Gala, Elena and Caroline compete for the title of “Miss Mystic Falls” against other girls fro
Blood Brothers
While Stefan struggles to come to terms with his past, both he and Damon reveal parts of their history to Elena, until s
Isobel
Isobel returns to town and stuns Alaric with her attitude and her demands that he arrange a meeting with Elena. When mot
Founder's Day
Founder's Day has finally arrived, and everyone is busy with last-minute preparations for floats and fireworks. Stefan i
The Return
The second season begins with Elena discovering her uncle John's bloody body and learning Jeremy's fate, and Damon reali
Brave New World
When a confused and desperate Caroline leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon wan
Bad Moon Rising
Elena, Damon and Alaric take a road trip to Duke University and search through Isobel’s research on folklore and paran
Memory Lane
Stefan takes drastic measures to find out the real reason Katherine has returned to Mystic Falls, and is shocked when sh
Kill or Be Killed
Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason. Stefan and Damon argue over how to handle Mason. Elena tri
Plan B
Despite Elena’s efforts to keep Jeremy safe, he offers to help Damon and Alaric deal with Katherine... Sheriff Forbes
Masquerade
Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the Lockwood’s masquerade ball. Katherine calls on an
Rose
An Ancient Presence In Mystic Falls, Stefan and Damon come to Elena’s assistance and, in the process, learn surprising
Katerina
Elena puts herself in a dangerous position as she searches for the truth about Katherine’s past and what her own futur
The Sacrifice
Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take
By the Light of the Moon
As the full moon approaches, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for the transformation he is powerless to stop. While Stefan a
The Descent
Stefan has his own ideas about Elena’s new plan for the future. While Damon tries to get the truth out of Jules, he as
Daddy Issues
Johnathan Gilbert’s return to Mystic Falls comes as an unhappy surprise to Elena, Jenna and Damon. Caroline lets Stefa
Crying Wolf
Stefan and Elena get away for what they hope will be a romantic weekend at the Gilbert family lake house, not realizing
The Dinner Party
Stefan tells Elena about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After
The House Guest
Katherine’s mind games are getting on everyone’s nerves, but Damon, Stefan and Elena realize that her knowledge of M
Know Thy Enemy
Elena and Alaric both lash out at John when Isobel’s unexpected arrival leaves Jenna devastated. Bonnie works with Dam
The Last Dance
As the high school prepares to throw a “1960s Decade Dance,” Elena starts receiving disturbing messages from Klaus v
Klaus
Stefan and Damon are furious when they discover that Elena has defied them both to make a new ally and take control of t
The Last Day
Damon is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus’ plan to break the curse
The Sun Also Rises
With the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus has planned and Tyler faces his second tran
As I Lay Dying
Mystic Falls screens "Gone with The Wind" in the town square, and Damon's memories of Katherine in 1864 mix with the rea
The Birthday
On the morning of Elena’s 18th birthday, Caroline is busy planning a party, but Elena is focused on searching for any
The Hybrid
Klaus puts a plan in motion that will give him even more power, but even with the unwilling participation of werewolf Ra
The End of the Affair
Klaus and Stefan arrive in Chicago, where Stefan is reunited with a vampire who hasn't really moved on from her interest
Disturbing Behavior
Still in Chicago, Klaus uses Gloria, a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing information that will expl
The Reckoning
Despite all that has happened, Caroline is determined to see that Elena, Bonnie, Matt and Tyler all enjoy a traditional
Smells Like Teen Spirit
On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyle
Ghost World
As Mystic Falls prepares to celebrate the traditional Illumination Night, the town is invaded by spirits of the dead. Af
Ordinary People
With help from Elena and Bonnie, Alaric tries to decipher the meaning behind his recent discovery Elena and Rebekah enga
Homecoming
On the night of the Homecoming dance, Rebekah opens up to Elena about why the evening is so important to her, leaving El
The New Deal
Stefan has hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus’ family, and Klaus quickly turns to violence to convince
Our Town
Although Caroline is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, Elena, Bonnie and Matt surprise her with a small party i
The Ties That Bind
Bonnie believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bon
Bringing Out the Dead
Sheriff Forbes delivers some disturbing news to Alaric and Elena about the weapon used in a recent murder. In the Salvat
Dangerous Liaisons
Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted a
All My Children
After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damon’s latest indiscretion, Elena is frustrated to find that non
1912
The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree a century earlier. In flashbacks to 1912,
Break On Through
A century after their first encounter, Damon and Sage meet again at the ceremony to kick-off the restoration of Wickery
The Murder of One
Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caro
Heart of Darkness
Elena and Damon set off together to make sure Jeremy is safe in Denver, and to see if his special abilities can help rev
Do Not Go Gentle
Alaric finds an unexpected ally to guide him on his dangerous new path, while Damon and Meredith try to figure out what
Before Sunset
Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on
The Departed
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. In the harsh reality of the prese
Growing Pains
Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true – she died with vampi
Memorial
Elena tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan and Damon almost com
The Rager
Connor continues his search to uncover the secrets of Mystic Falls and tries to convince Jeremy to work with him. With D
The Five
Damon goes with Elena and Bonnie to visit Whitmore College, where Professor Shane is taking over the Occult Studies clas
The Killer
Stefan and Klaus form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor has unleashed on the town. When Conno
We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused, causing her to make a dangerous mistake. After giving Stefan
My Brother’s Keeper
Caroline does her best to be there for Stefan and Elena in a tough time. Damon tries to convince Stefan to help him unco
We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street
When Stefan confronts Damon with a suspicion about Elena, Damon has no choice but to help Stefan investigate. Searching
O Come, All Ye Faithful
As a Winter Wonderland-themed party fills the streets of Mystic Falls, Stefan and Caroline find themselves at odds with
After School Special
Appearing unexpectedly at Mystic Falls High, Rebekah wastes no time trying to force Stefan, Elena and Caroline to answer
Catch Me If You Can
Jeremy is furious when Klaus tries to control him by putting Matt’s life in danger. Damon coaches Jeremy as he prepare
A View to a Kill
When Rebekah turns down Klaus’ plea to stop Kol and protect Jeremy, Klaus turns to Stefan for help. After an angry con
Into the Wild
Shane leads an expedition to a desolate island off the coast of Nova Scotia, where he believes the secret of the cure li
Down the Rabbit Hole
On the island, Damon has an ugly run-in with a Hunter named Vaughn, and realizes he is one of The Five. Stefan confesses
Stand by Me
When Stefan arrives back in Mystic Falls with Elena and Jeremy, Caroline is immediately worried about Elena’s state of
Bring It On
Elena’s new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan and Damon to agree that going back to the normal routine of
Because the Night
Realizing that Elena needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City, where he lived and partie
American Gothic
Elena and Rebekah take off in search of Katherine and find themselves in a small town in Pennsylvania, where Elena has a
Pictures of You
After making a decision that infuriates Klaus, Elijah proposes a life-changing challenge for Rebekah. Caroline finds tha
The Originals
Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in New Orleans, Klaus makes a trip to the town he and his
She's Come Undone
Damon and Stefan try a brutal new approach to provoke Elena into turning her humanity back on, and Caroline is frustrate
The Walking Dead
As Graduation Day approaches, Caroline tries to distract Elena by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcement
Graduation
On Graduation Day, Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural d
I Know What You Did Last Summer
As the fifth season opens, Elena, after a passionate summer with Damon, heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roo
True Lies
A fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks f
Original Sin
Elena and Katherine both dream that Stefan is in danger and convince Damon to help them find him. But their plans are th
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Damon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, which ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey. Carolin
Monster's Ball
Elena meets a sad and secretive student on campus. Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne B
Handle with Care
Silas announces his new goal to Damon and Elena. Tessa tells Stefan about her next move. Katherine discovers an unexpect
Death and the Maiden
Dr. Wes gives Katherine some disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope after talking with Amara. Silas
Dead Man on Campus
Elena and Caroline plan a big party at school, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help
The Cell
Caroline offers Stefan an unusual form of therapy. Meanwhile, Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that
Fifty Shades of Grayson
Damon is forced to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever when Dr. Wes unleashes a secret weapon to st
500 Years of Solitude
Katherine recalls the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to a daughter who was immediately taken from her. Mean
The Devil Inside
Damon tries to get back together with Elena, however, Katherine has a plan and attempts to take Elena's body permanently
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Caroline convinces Elena and Bonnie to attend Whitmore College's Bitter Ball for broken-hearted students. Bonnie meets a
No Exit
Damon's behavior escalates from destructive to deadly. Stefan begins to regret their last conversation and tries to trac
Gone Girl
Nadia recalls her centuries-long search for her mother. Stefan, Caroline and Matt come up with a desperate plan to save
While You Were Sleeping
Damon tries to find the right way to make a disturbing confession to Elena. Caroline discovers a scary secret in Dr. Wes
Rescue Me
Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, a
Resident Evil
Stefan and Elena experience unsettling dreams of the life they might have had together. Bonnie has a disturbing encounte
Man on Fire
Enzo holds Elena, Stefan and Bonnie hostage to uncover the truth about the love of his life. Markos performs a ritual to
What Lies Beneath
Damon and Caroline suspect Stefan and Elena of keeping a secret while they hide from the travelers, unaware of the dead
Promised Land
Stefan and Elena become stranded in a remote location, after escaping from Markos, and he gets philosophical about her r
Home
Damon's plan causes a huge explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of her
I'll Remember
After spending the past four months coping with the loss of Damon in an unconventional and potentially dangerous way, El
Yellow Ledbetter
Knowing she needs to come to terms with the loss of Damon, Elena turns to Alaric to help her move on with her life. Enzo
Welcome to Paradise
In an attempt to bring some fun back into their lives, Elena persuades Caroline to meet her at the swimming hole where s
Black Hole Sun
When Damon and Bonnie realize that uncovering a time in Damon’s past may provide clues to finding their way home, Damo
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. Instead of attending
The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
When Alaric realizes that Jo can’t be compelled, he asks Elena to do some digging into her background. After learning
Do You Remember the First Time?
When the past comes back to haunt her, Elena is forced to face her problems head on. After a night out at the annual Wh
Fade Into You
As Caroline and Elena prepare to host Friendsgiving at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from Alaric and Stefan,
I Alone
Damon finds himself in hot water after he carries out a plan that requires Alaric’s unwilling participation. When Elen
Christmas Through Your Eyes
With the holidays approaching, Bonnie attempts to replicate her favorite traditions, while reminiscing about happier tim
Woke Up With a Monster
More powerful than ever, Kai holds Elena captive while he learns to control his newly acquired magic. At the Salvatore m
Prayer for the Dying
When Liv and Luke’s father arrives to town to celebrate their birthday, they try and convince him to let Jo and Kai ta
The Day I Tried to Live
Determined to celebrate Bonnie’s birthday, Elena convinces Jeremy that it’s what Bonnie would have wanted. After pie
Stay
It’s Jeremy’s last day in Mystic Falls and Elena puts on a brave face as they reminisce about their past. Stefan and
Let Her Go
After assigning tasks to each of her friends, Caroline attempts to deal with her current situation as reality begins to
The Downward Spiral
After shutting off her humanity following the death of her mother, Caroline gives her friends an unexpected ultimatum. N
A Bird in a Gilded Cage
With the help of Bonnie and Kai, Damon and Elena set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother Lily, who is trapped in the 1
I Never Could Love Like That
With their humanity turned off, Stefan and Caroline begin wreaking havoc at Whitmore, leaving Damon to come up with a ri
Because
Wrestling with whether or not to tell Elena about the cure, Damon brings up their future together and what life would be
I'd Leave My Happy Home for You
As Alaric and Jo reluctantly participate in their bachelor and bachelorette parties, Damon and Elena discuss the ramific
I'll Wed You in the Golden Summertime
It's Alaric and Jo's wedding day and Elena and Bonnie do their best to help a stressed out Jo with the last minute prepa
I'm Thinking of You All the While
In the aftermath of Alaric and Jo’s powerful nuptials, things take a dramatic turn when an uninvited guest shows up, l
Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take
After a twisted plan left the life of his girlfriend Elena linked to that of his best friend Bonnie, Damon is forced to
Never Let Me Go
When an impulsive decision by Damon threatens to unravel a carefully negotiated deal between Stefan and Lily, he has no
Age of Innocence
In the aftermath of a clever plan orchestrated by Lily, Damon sets off on a road trip with Bonnie and Alaric in search o
I Carry Your Heart with Me
Just as Damon thinks he's gained the upper hand in his fight against Lily, an unexpected turn of events leaves him scram
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 m
Best Served Cold
After being reunited with her former love Julian, Lily hosts a dinner party to introduce him to Damon and Stefan and to
Mommie Dearest
In order to get through to Lily about Julian's manipulating ways, Stefan and Damon confront their mother with painful me
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
As Julian and Lily throw a party to celebrate Mary Louise and Nora's anniversary, Stefan and Damon set in motion a risk
Cold as Ice
With the holidays in full swing, a search for Julian leads Damon and Stefan to a small town outside of Mystic Falls. Whi
Hell Is Other People
After finding himself on the wrong end of Julian's plan to avenge Lily's death, Damon awakens to find himself trapped in
Things We Lost in the Fire
With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his g
Postcards from the Edge
When his experience in the Phoenix stone leads him to do the unthinkable, Damon finds himself without a care in the worl
This Woman's Work
When complications from her supernatural pregnancy leave Caroline's life hanging in the balance, Stefan and Valerie take
Moonlight on the Bayou (I)
In order to lure a vengeful vampire hunter named Rayna Cruz away from his friends in Mystic Falls, Stefan heads to New O
I Would for You
While Stefan and Valerie search for a magical herb that can keep him hidden from Rayna, Damon comes up with his own plan
Days of Future Past
In an attempt to make things right with his brother, Damon offers to have Stefan’s scar magically transferred to him,
I Went to the Woods
In the aftermath of his brother's fateful decision, Stefan awakens to find himself thrown into a life or death situation
One Way or Another
Determined to capture an escaped vampire named Ambrose, who may be the key to getting Stefan back safely, Damon heads to
Somebody That I Used to Know
When Enzo’s efforts to protect Bonnie end up putting her life in jeopardy, they learn that Rayna may hold the key to h
Kill 'Em All
With Bonnie's life at stake and an uphill battle ahead of them, Damon and Enzo lead the charge to save Bonnie before her
Requiem for a Dream
When Damon's risky attempt to save Bonnie takes an unexpected turn, the consequences of his actions forces everyone to b
Gods & Monsters
Despite their best efforts to help Bonnie through the harrowing predicament she now faces, Damon, Enzo and Caroline real
Hello, Brother
Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their sea
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
You Decided That I Was Worth Saving
As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make
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
Coming Home Was a Mistake
Spiraling down a dangerous path of self-destruction, Damon’s latest actions prove he may be beyond the point of return
Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets
The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You
Faced with the fallout from his interaction with Cade, Stefan is determined to have one thing go right – Christmas Eve
We Have History Together
Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Sybil is still alive and teachi
The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch
Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil’s request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. Bonni
Nostalgia's a Bitch
Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon’s mind and run into
You Made a Choice to Be Good
Cade returns to Mystic Falls and presents Damon and Stefan with additional assignments, each with unthinkable consequenc
What Are You?
In order to save Stefan’s soul, Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal. Alaric and Matt refuse t
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 be able to destroy Cade. Stefan
It’s Been a Hell of a Ride
Damon and Stefan must join forces against Cade in order to save Elena’s casket. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric deal wi
We’re Planning a June Wedding
A wedding is quickly planned in order for Damon and Stefan to lure a dangerous enemy out into the open. This looming thr
I Was Feeling Epic
With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.
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