
| # | Air Date |
Prod Num |
Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 9/15/11 | 2J6001 | The Birthday | |
| IT'S MY PARTY - On the morning of Elena's
18th birthday, Caroline is busy planning a party, but Elena is focused
on searching for any clues that might help her discover where Stefan
is. Damon is also searching for Stefan, while trying to protect Elena
and keep her from doing anything that would draw Klaus' attention.
Meanwhile, Klaus and Stefan are busy trailing a werewolf named Ray
Sutton. Now working at the Mystic Grill along with Matt, Jeremy is
struggling to understand why he keeps seeing the ghosts of Vicki and
Anna since he was brought back to life by Bonnie's magic. Meanwhile,
Alaric does his best to watch over Elena and Jeremy, while dealing with
his grief over Jenna's death. Finally, Caroline and Tyler face a new
and unexpected challenge. Ray Sutton: David Gallagher. Vicki Donovan: Kayla Ewell. Anna: Malese Jow. : . |
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| 46 | 9/22/11 | 2J6002 | The Hybrid | |
| THE NEW ORDER - Klaus puts a plan in
motion that will give him even more power, but even with the unwilling
participation of werewolf Ray Sutton, things don't go exactly as Klaus
had planned. Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena's new
strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an
unexpected enemy. Jeremy turns to Matt for help as he continues to try
to understand what the ghosts from his past want from him. Unaware that
Caroline is in need of his help, Tyler faces an emotional confrontation
with his mother. Ray Sutton: David Gallagher. Carol Lockwood: Susan Walters. : . |
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| 47 | 9/29/11 | 2J6003 | The End of The Affair | |
| THE ROARING TWENTIES - Klaus and Stefan
arrive in Chicago, where Stefan is reunited with a vampire who hasn't
really moved on from her interest in him decades earlier. In a
flashback to Chicago in the 1920s, Stefan comes face-to-face with a
shocking chapter from his wild past. After Damon gets a tip on Stefan
and Klaus' whereabouts from an unexpected source, he and Elena follow
their trail. Back in Mystic Falls, Tyler is concerned about Caroline
and turns to Sheriff Forbes for help. Rebecca: Claire Holt. Sheriff Liz Forbes: Marguerite MacIntyre. : . |
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| 48 | 10/06/11 | 2J6004 | Disturbing Behavior | |
| FAMILY TIES - Still in Chicago, Klaus uses
Gloria, a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing
information that will explain why his plan isn't working. Gloria's
spells reveal intriguing glimpses of the truth, but she soon realizes
she needs Stefan's knowledge to complete the puzzle. When Stefan
suddenly finds himself in danger, help comes from a surprising ally.
Back in Mystic Falls, a frustrating new enemy pushes Damon over the
brink and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences.
Caroline struggles with her own emotional issues, even as she tries to
help Elena face her feelings. Jeremy makes a brief but disturbing
breakthrough with one of his ghostly visitors, leaving him more
confused than ever. Finally, Bonnie has a strange encounter that will
affect everyone. Gloria: Charmin Lee. : . |
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| 49 | 10/13/11 | 2J6005 | The Reckoning | |
| A SENIOR PRANK NIGHT TO DIE FOR - Despite all that has happened, Caroline is 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. However, when uninvited guests show up, it doesn't take long for the evening to take a deadly turn. Damon convinces Jeremy that he can use his new connection to the other side to help find a way to defeat Klaus. Finally, Klaus deepens his hold on Stefan and uses him for increasingly violent and dangerous purposes. | ||||
| 50 | 10/20/11 | 2J6006 | Smells Like Teen Spirit | |
| WELCOME BACK, SENIORS - On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus. | ||||
| 51 | 10/27/11 | 2J6007 | Ghost World | |
| NIGHT OF ILLUMINATION - As Mystic Falls prepares to celebrate the traditional Illumination Night, the town is invaded by spirits of the dead. After a particularly violent encounter with an angry spirit, Damon asks Bonnie to find the reason behind the ghosts' surprising power. Elena convinces Jeremy to use his connection to the other side to help her find a new way to reach Stefan, leading Jeremy to a terrible choice. Finally, Alaric discovers a long-hidden clue to the past. | ||||
| 52 | 11/03/11 | 2J6008 | Ordinary People | |
| THE ORIGINAL FAMILY - With help from Elena
and Bonnie, Alaric tries to decipher the meaning behind his recent
discovery. Elena and Rebekah engage in a mean-girl power struggle,
until Rebekah finally reveals some of her family's ancient secrets and
the violent past she shares with Klaus and Elijah. Damon tries a
reckless new approach to make a breakthrough with Stefan, and they're
both surprised by an unlikely ally. Rebecca: Claire Holt. : . |
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| 53 | 11/10/11 | 2J6009 | Homecoming | |
| ROCK BAND MY MORNING JACKET PERFORMS - On
the night of the Homecoming dance, Rebekah opens up to Elena about why
the evening is so important to her, leaving Elena with conflicting
emotions. Caroline and Matt are both shocked at Tyler's behavior
throughout the evening. The night takes a surreal turn when Klaus puts
his latest plan into action. Determined to outsmart Klaus, Damon enters
into a dangerous partnership, leading to a terrifying turn of events.
The band My Morning Jacket performs in the party scenes. Rebecca: Claire Holt. : . |
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| 54 | 1/05/12 | 2J6010 | The New Deal | |
| A REASON TO FEEL GUILTY - Stefan has
hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus' family, and Klaus
quickly turns to violence to convince Damon and Elena that no one will
be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler continues
to make the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face
the disturbing consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying
incident, Elena and Alaric grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy's
attitude and, ultimately, his safety. Alaric meets the beautiful Dr.
Fell, who is intrigued with his amazing ability to heal. While trying
to strike a deal with Klaus, Elena delivers news that truly shocks
him. Dr. Fell: Torrey Devitto. Bartender: Justine Ezarik. : . |
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| 55 | 1/12/12 | 2J6011 | Our Town | |
| BIRTHDAYS AND GOOD-BYES - Although
Caroline is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, Elena, Bonnie
and Matt surprise her with a small party in an unusual location. Damon
and Stefan disagree on the best way to handle Klaus, and a reckless
Stefan decides to test his theory by taking things to dangerous
extremes. Bonnie is concerned when Elena tells her about Jeremy's new
plans. At a Founder's meeting, Alaric once again runs into Dr. Fell,
who is in the middle of an argument with her ex-boyfriend, the medical
examiner. Tyler refuses to go along with Klaus' latest demand, and is
surprised when Klaus seems to accept his decision. Dr. Fell: Torrey Devitto. medical examiner: David Colin Smith. : . |
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| 56 | 1/19/12 | 2J6012 | The Ties That Bind | |
| PERSIA WHITE GUEST STARS AS BONNIE'S
MOTHER - Bonnie believes her recurring dreams about Klaus' coffins will
tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion
with her mother, Abby, whom Bonnie hasn't seen for 15 years. At Abby's
remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena meet Jamie, the young man Abby took
in years earlier. Bonnie's sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard,
but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler turns to an unexpected
ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon is intrigued by
Alaric's new friend, Dr. Fell, and Klaus continues his bitter
negotiations with Stefan over control of the coffins containing his
family members. Abby: Persia White. Jamie: Robert Ri'chard. Dr. Meredith Fell: Torrey Devitto. : . |
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| 57 | 2/02/12 | 2J6013 | Bringing Out the Dead | |
| A FAMILY DINNER - Sheriff Forbes delivers
some disturbing news to Alaric and Elena about the weapon used in a
recent murder. In the Salvatore brothers' escalating quest to kill
Klaus), Stefan turns to Bonnie and Abby, while Damon reaches out to an
old acquaintance for help in setting up an elaborate plan. Intent on a
plan of his own, Klaus hosts a strange dinner party, where he reveals
another story from his family's violent past until an unexpected guest
brings the party to an end. Meanwhile, Caroline is heartbroken when
she is unable to stop a tragedy from unfolding. Abby: Persia White. : . |
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| 58 | 2/09/12 | 2J6014 | Dangerous Liaisons | |
| SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted at Klaus's newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline and Matt also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust wither her new information. Caroline discovers a side of Klaus no one would have suspected. Finally, after an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope. | ||||
| 59 | 2/16/12 | 2J6015 | All My Children | |
| A FLIP OF THE COIN - After starting her
day with a startling discovery of Damon's latest indiscretion, Elena is
frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they
should react to the Original family's internal power struggle. Once
again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie and Abby
find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of
nature. When Elijah gives Damon and Stefan a dangerous ultimatum that
puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric and Meredith for help with a
plan that leads them to a terrible choice. Abby: Persia White. Elijah: Daniel Gillies. Dr. Meredith Fell: Torrey Devitto. : . |
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| 60 | 3/15/12 | 2J6016 | 1912 | |
| THE MURDER MYSTERY DEEPENS - The
present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime
spree a century earlier. In flashbacks to 1912, Damon recalls a
beautiful vampire, Sage, who showed him a whole new way to exist.
Sheriff Forbes warns Damon not to get involved in her investigation,
but Damon is convinced she's going after the wrong suspect. Elena and
Matt resort to breaking and entering in their search for evidence to
prove Dr. Fell is a murderer. For reasons known only to her, Rebekah,
becomes interested in locating one of the town's oldest landmarks.
Finally, Elena comes to a new understanding of the path her life has
taken, and Damon makes an emotional confession to Stefan. Sage: Cassidy Freeman. Dr. Meredith Fell: Torrey Devitto. Rebekah: Claire Holt. : . |
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| 61 | 3/22/12 | 2J6017 | Break on Through | |
| FAMILY HISTORIES - A century after their
first encounter, Damon and Sage meet again at the ceremony to kick-off
the restoration of Wickery Bridge. Damon is surprised to learn the
reason 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. When Damon informs Elena of Stefan's latest
struggles, she reaches out to Stefan to help her save a friend in
danger, in hopes that it will help bring Stefan even closer to his
humanity. Finally, when Damon discovers a new secret weapon, he lets
Stefan in on the news. Sage: Cassidy Freeman. Rebekah: Claire Holt. Abby: Persia White. : . |
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| 62 | 3/29/12 | 2J6018 | The Murder of One | |
| SAVIOR OF THE CURSED AND THE DAMNED -
Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to
destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caroline and Matt in on
the plan. After Klaus threatens someone close to Bonnie, she has no
choice but to work on the spell he needs. Meanwhile, Klaus and Rebekah
find the perfect motivator to convince Finn to cooperate with them, but
Rebekah is more interested in her own brutal plan to take revenge on
Damon. Stefan's emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous
confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with
Elena. Rebekah: Claire Holt. Finn: Caspar Zafer. : . |
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| 63 | 4/19/12 | 2J6019 | Heart of Darkness | |
| TYLER RETURNS TO MYSTIC FALLS - Elena and Damon set off together to make sure Jeremy is safe in Denver, and to see if his special abilities can help reveal the information they need about ancient vampire bloodlines. It doesn't take them long to learn that Jeremy has been hanging with the wrong people. Stefan and Klaus both go to brutal extremes in their search for the missing weapon. Caroline is thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but Tyler soon suspects that something has been going on between Caroline and Klaus. Matt has his hands full trying to keep Rebecca busy organizing the school's upcoming 1920s Decade Dance. | ||||
| 64 | 4/26/12 | 2J6020 | Do Not Go Gentle | |
| WHAT THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER - Alaric finds
an unexpected ally to guide him on his dangerous new path, while Damon
and Meredith try to figure out what their next move should be. At the
school's 1920s Decade Dance, Bonnie asks Jamie to go with her and, at
Caroline's suggestion, Elena asks Stefan to be her date. Caroline is
pleasantly surprised when Tyler shows up at the dance determined to
sweep her off her feet, but Klaus does his best to come between them.
The dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need
the help of Matt, Jeremy and especially Bonnie to undo a spell that
could prove devastating for everyone. Dr. Meredith Fell: Torrey Devitto. Jamie: Robert Ri'chard. : . |
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| 65 | 5/03/12 | 2J6021 | Before Sunset | |
| A DAY WITHOUT A VAMPIRE - Klaus acts on
his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a
surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on Abby to help her with a
difficult spell. As events spiral out of control, Elena is determined
to protect Caroline, Damon and Stefan enlist Tyler's help, while Bonnie
and Jeremy take a terrifying risk to make sure her spell is
effective. Abby: Persia White. : . |
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| 66 | 5/10/12 | 2J6022 | The Departed | |
| THE SECRET HERO - Determined to protect
his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. In the
harsh reality of the present situation, Elena longs for simpler times
when her parents, Grayson and Miranda, and Aunt Jenna were still alive
and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt. Stefan and
Damon leave Mystic Falls together on a mission, but soon split up when
Elena needs one of them. Caroline and Tyler are forced to make a
life-changing decision. Finally, Bonnie makes a secret deal that has
heartbreaking consequences. Grayson Gilbert: Jason MacDonald. Miranda Gilbert: Erin Beute. Jenna Sommers: Sara Canning. : . |
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