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The Vampire Diaries
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
- Created by:
- Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson
- Cast:
- Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- The CW
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0I Know What You Did Last Summer
2013-10-03 · 43mAs the fifth season opens, Elena, after a passionate summer with Damon, heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roommate. Plus, a terrifying appearance by Silas.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.3True Lies
2013-10-10 · 43mA fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks for help finding Stefan.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Original Sin
2013-10-17 · 42mElena and Katherine both dream that Stefan is in danger and convince Damon to help them find him. But their plans are thwarted by a mysterious woman who seems to know everything about Stefan's past and Damon's disturbing future.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0For Whom the Bell Tolls
2013-10-24 · 43mDamon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, which ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey. Caroline makes an effort to know Jesse better.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.6Monster's Ball
2013-10-31 · 43mElena meets a sad and secretive student on campus. Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. While there, Elena receives a disturbing message from Dr. Maxfield. Nadia reveals her surprising history to Katherine;. Silas demands that Damon commit an unthinkable act.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.8Handle with Care
2013-11-07 · 42mSilas announces his new goal to Damon and Elena. Tessa tells Stefan about her next move. Katherine discovers an unexpected consequence of being human and realises she needs a new place to stay. Bonnie is touched by Jeremy's determination to stand by her. Damon is stunned when he learns the secret to Tessa's plan.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.9Death and the Maiden
2013-11-14 · 43mDr. Wes gives Katherine some disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope after talking with Amara. Silas fails to keep a promise which causes Damon to turn to Tessa for help with his new plan. Stefan makes a heartbreaking confession to Damon and Elena.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.8Dead Man on Campus
2013-11-21 · 43mElena and Caroline plan a big party at school, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help. Meanwhile, Damon makes a terrifying discovery about a secret society.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.7The Cell
2013-12-05 · 42mCaroline offers Stefan an unusual form of therapy. Meanwhile, Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that he has kept secret for decades, and she shares with him some disturbing information she recently learned about her family.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.7Fifty Shades of Grayson
2013-12-12 · 43mDamon is forced to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever when Dr. Wes unleashes a secret weapon to stop him from rescuing Elena. Elena learns about the dark history of Whitmore College. Katherine turns to Matt for help.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.4500 Years of Solitude
2014-01-23 · 43mKatherine recalls the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to a daughter who was immediately taken from her. Meanwhile, Nadia creates a frightening plan to protect her mother; and Caroline indulges in some scandalous behavior.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.7The Devil Inside
2014-01-30 · 43mDamon tries to get back together with Elena, however, Katherine has a plan and attempts to take Elena's body permanently. Tyler is upset with Caroline and Matt is used by Katherine. Enzo finds Damon and they decide to become a team again.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.4Total Eclipse of the Heart
2014-02-06 · 43mCaroline convinces Elena and Bonnie to attend Whitmore College's Bitter Ball for broken-hearted students. Bonnie meets a fellow student who appears to be dabbling in witchcraft. Tyler worries about Matt's relationship with Nadia. Damon and Enzo resort to violence to convince Bonnie and Jeremy to help them get revenge, but their plan takes a horrifying turn.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.9No Exit
2014-02-27 · 43mDamon's behavior escalates from destructive to deadly. Stefan begins to regret their last conversation and tries to track Damon down and intervene. Dr. Wes enlists the Travelers to set a trap that will test Damon's friendship with Enzo; and a talk between Caroline and Stefan leads to a horrifying realization.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.5Gone Girl
2014-03-06 · 43mNadia recalls her centuries-long search for her mother. Stefan, Caroline and Matt come up with a desperate plan to save Elena's life. Damon baits Tyler into an ugly confrontation and seeks revenge against Dr. Wes. Bonnie learns a terrifying secret that threatens the lives of all her friends.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.3While You Were Sleeping
2014-03-20 · 43mDamon tries to find the right way to make a disturbing confession to Elena. Caroline discovers a scary secret in Dr. Wes' files. Enzo claims to have a solution everyone is searching for. Sloan reveals new information on the importance of doppelgangers.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.8Rescue Me
2014-03-27 · 43mBonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.7Resident Evil
2014-04-17 · 43mStefan and Elena experience unsettling dreams of the life they might have had together. Bonnie has a disturbing encounter with Grams. Enzo searches for a woman he loved decades ago. Bonnie learns that Jeremy is working with Liv. Matt has a terrifying encounter with inhabitants of the Other Side.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 8.1Man on Fire
2014-04-24 · 42mEnzo holds Elena, Stefan and Bonnie hostage to uncover the truth about the love of his life. Markos performs a ritual to undo witch's magic.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.2What Lies Beneath
2014-05-01 · 42mDamon and Caroline suspect Stefan and Elena of keeping a secret while they hide from the travelers, unaware of the dead man out for revenge. Meanwhile Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie help Tyler get rid of Julian.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.7Promised Land
2014-05-08 · 42mStefan and Elena become stranded in a remote location, after escaping from Markos, and he gets philosophical about her relationship with Damon. Damon sets a trap for Markos. Bonnie admits that she's been keeping the truth about the Other Side from everyone. Caroline witnesses an unthinkable act of violence by one of the Travelers.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.4Home
2014-05-15 · 43mDamon's plan causes a huge explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair.
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Paul Wesley
Stefan Salvatore
Ian Somerhalder
Damon Salvatore
Kat Graham
Bonnie Bennett
Candice King
Caroline Forbes
Zach Roerig
Matt Donovan
Michael Malarkey
Enzo St. John
Matthew Davis
Alaric Saltzman