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It's all come down to this episode for Vampire Diaries fans. During the hour, Uncle John sets a plan in motion that has dangerous consequences for all at the Founder's Day festival.
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Isobel is back this week, and she has a demand for Alaric: set up a meeting with Damon. She also interacts with her daughter, but it doesn't exactly go well.
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This is a significant episode for one major reason: Elena learns just how Stefan and Damon were turned into vampires!
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Damon is Elena's date for the Mystic Falls pageant this week. Stefan continues to battle his blood addiction.
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Welcome to The Vampire Diaries, David Anders. The actor guest stars on this week's episode.
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Stefan and Damon make a dangerous new enemy, and when that lands Stefan in trouble, Damon and Elena try to convince Alaric to work with them to help Stefan.
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Anna brings a surprising guest to see Damon. Elena and Stefan go on a date with Carolina and Matt. Jenna reunites with old friend Kelly.
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On this episode of The Vampire Diaries, viewers meet a new vampire. Matt's mother also comes to down.
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This week's episode is titled "Fool Me Once." Read on for a detailed recap of events from it.
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Ready to flashback again? This episode takes viewers to a different century and introduces them to Katherine once more.
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The show sort of flashes back to the 1950s this week. A school dance forces every character to go retro.
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This episode is titled "Bloodlines." It's the first new Vampire Diaries installment after almost two months off the air.
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Stefan and Damon find a common enemy this week. The episode is titled "The Turning Point."
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Welcome to the show, Matt Davis. He debuts as a new teacher on this week's episode.
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This episode of The Vampire Diaries is titled "162 Candles." Read on for a full recap of events from it.
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Can Stefan save Vicki from herself? That's mission during this episode, titled "Haunted."
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This is a major episode of The Vampire Diaries. In it, Stefan tells Elena about his past.
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On this week's episode, Stefan thinks his plan might really work with Damon. The installment is titled "You're Undead to Me."
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On this episode of Vampire Diaries, there's a major party in town. Stefan takes Elena to it, while Damon reveals more of his family's secrets.
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This is the third-ever episode of The Vampire Diaries. Its pun-worthy title? Friday Night Bites.
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Damon meets Elena for the first time during this episode. Also, viewers learn more about his plan.
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On the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries, we're taken into a whole, new, scary world. Read through our detailed recap right now!