Episode 1 | The Return

Elena comes home to a nightmare; Damon realizes Katherine has returned; Tyler receives a surprise visit from his uncle.

Episode 2 | Brave New World

When a confused and desperate Caroline leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon wants to take immediate action.

Episode 3 | Bad Moon Rising

Elena, Damon and Alaric go to Duke University to find Isobel's research into the paranormal and look for clues to the mystery surrounding the Lockwood family; Stefan faces a new danger in the woods; Tyler makes a shocking discover...

Episode 4 | Memory Lane

Katherine recalls the past.

Episode 5 | Kill or Be Killed

Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason, and Sheriff Forbes receives startling information.

Episode 6 | Plan B

Katherine chooses a new victim. Bonnie discovers new information about Mason and shares it with Stefan.

Episode 7 | Masquerade

Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the masquerade ball.

Episode 8 | Rose

Stefan and Damon come to Elena's assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information.

Episode 9 | Katerina

Elena puts herself in a dangerous position as she searches for the truth about Katherine's past and what her own future may hold. Knowing that Stefan would never agree to her plan, Elena swears Caroline to secrecy. Damon uses a ne...

Episode 10 | The Sacrifice

Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy's reckl...

Episode 11 | By the Light of the Moon

As the full moon nears, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for his transformation. Meanwhile, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger shows up looking for Mason.

Episode 12 | 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.

Episode 13 | 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 Tyler.

Episode 14 | 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.

Episode 15 | The Dinner Party

Stefan tells Elena about his darkest days. Trying to catch Elijah off guard, Damon arranges a dinner party.

Episode 16 | The House Guest

Katherine's mind games cause everyone frustration, but Elena, Stefan and Damon realise that her knowledge of Mystic Falls' history could be crucial to their survival.

Episode 17 | Know Thy Enemy

Isobel unexpectedly returns, leaving Jenna devastated. Bonnie attempts to harness her ancestors' power. Stefan and Damon realise that they have a new weapon.

Episode 18 | The Last Dance

As the students get ready for a 1960s-themed dance at the school, Elena begins receiving disturbing messages from the ancient vampire Klaus from an unusual source.

Episode 19 | Klaus

Stefan and Damon are angry when they find out that Elena has taken matters into her own hands in the battle against Klaus. Tensions also rise between the brothers over the best way to protect her.

Episode 20 | The Last Day

Damon reveals that he is willing to go to incredible lengths to protect Elena from falling victim to Klaus's plans. Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together.

Episode 21 | The Sun Also Rises

Despite an unanticipated act of courage, events spin out of control in a frightening way.

Episode 22 | As I Lay Dying

Lives hang in the balance as the consequences of the sacrifice ritual play out.