The Vampire Diaries

In the season premiere, Damon is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. Stefan takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily (ANNIE WERSCHING).

Caroline, who finds herself a pawn in Lily (ANNIE WERSCHING) and the heretics' plan for retribution, uncovers a shocking detail about Stefan's past. Alaric asks Bonnie for help.

Caroline learns some shocking information about Valerie's (ELIZABETH BLACKMORE) past, while Stefan learns a few unexpected details about his own. Flashbacks to 1863 are seen.

Stefan and Caroline are forced to spend the night at Whitmore College's Heaven & Hell ball. Enzo sets off to find out what Valerie (ELIZABETH BLACKMORE) is hiding.

After realizing the downward spiral he was on, Damon decides he's going to turn over a new leaf and that his actions moving forward will do right by Elena.

After realizing the downward spiral he was on, Damon decides he's going to turn over a new leaf and that his actions moving forward will do right by Elena.

In order to get through to Lily (recurring guest star ANNIE WERSCHING) about Julian's (recurring guest star TODD LASANCE) manipulating ways, Stefan and Damon confront their mother with painful memories from their childhood.

Following a major revelation uncovered by Valerie (ELIZABETH BLACKMORE), Caroline is forced to face her new reality, even as it threatens to destroy her relationship with Stefan.

With the holidays in full swing, a search for Julian leads Damon and Stefan to a small town near Mystic Falls. Managing a toy drive, Bonnie connects with Nora (SCARLETT BYRNE).

Trapped inside the Phoenix stone, Damon is tormented by a traumatic experience from his time in the Civil War and forced to face his darkest demon in order to get out.

Tyler (MICHAEL TREVINO) returns to Mystic Falls for Alarics baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery. Series star Paul Wesley directs the episode.

Under the influence of a dangerous and reckless Julian (TODD LASANCE), Damon spirals out of control. Stefan attempts to reason with him, only to uncover the reason for his descent.

When Damons actions put everyone he loves in a ruthless vampire hunters (LESLIE-ANNE HUFF) path, he is forced to make things right before its too late.

In New Orleans, Stefan comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson (JOSEPH MORGAN - The Originals), who soon becomes suspicious of his old friends unexpected arrival in his city.

Matt decides it may be time to take a stand against the vampires of Mystic Falls. Damons desire to take himself out of the game ramps up. Stefan questions a future with Caroline.

With time running out and Rayna (LESLIE-ANNE HUFF) closing in on Stefan, Valerie (ELIZABETH BLACKMORE) tries to reason with Damon. Enzo attempts to clear his name.

In the aftermath of his brothers fateful decision, Stefan awakens to find himself thrown into a life or death situation with only his basic instincts to rely on.

Alaric makes his unwillingness to participate in a vampire-hunting expedition with Damon clear, while revealing the truth about the past three years of his life without Damon.

When Enzos efforts to protect Bonnie end up putting her life in jeopardy, it is learned that Rayna (LESLIE ANNE-HUFF) may hold the key to her survival.

Caroline joins Alaric on a mission and realizes shes missed her former supernatural lifestyle. Damon makes a fateful decision that forever changes his relationship with Bonnie.

Stefan makes a rash decision that ultimately forces him and Caroline to face the fallout from their relationship. Enzo painfully watches Bonnie in the fight of her life.

In the season finale, despite her friends best efforts to help Bonnie through the harrowing predicament she faces, options are running out and drastic measures need to be taken.