The Vampire Diaries

  • Premiered: Sep 2009
  • Episodes: 171
  • Followers: 27,9k
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Season 3
3x1
The Birthday
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Air date
Sep 15, 2011
It's Elena's 18th birthday, and as she searches for Stefan, Damon tries to keep her from doing anything that might draw Klaus's attention.
3x2
The Hybrid
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Sep 22, 2011
Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena's new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy.
3x3
The End of the Affair
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Sep 29, 2011
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, .. show full overview
3x4
Disturbing Behavior
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Oct 06, 2011
Still in Chicago, Klaus enlists the help of a witch called Gloria to try to discover why his plan is not working. Gloria's spells reveal some intriguing glimpses of the truth but she .. show full overview
3x5
The Reckoning
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Oct 13, 2011
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 .. show full overview
3x6
Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Oct 20, 2011
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 .. show full overview
3x7
Ghost World
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Oct 27, 2011
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 .. show full overview
3x8
Ordinary People
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Nov 03, 2011
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 .. show full overview
3x9 Midseason finale
Homecoming
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Nov 10, 2011
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 .. show full overview
3x10
The New Deal
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Jan 05, 2012
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 .. show full overview
3x11
Our Town
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Jan 12, 2012
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 .. show full overview
3x12
The Ties That Bind
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Jan 19, 2012
Prophetic dreams about the mysterious fourth coffin lead Bonnie and Elena to a surprising source, while Tyler seeks help to break free from Klaus' bond so he can be with Caroline. .. show full overview
3x13
Bringing Out the Dead
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Feb 02, 2012
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 .. show full overview
3x14
Dangerous Liaisons
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Feb 09, 2012
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 .. show full overview
3x15
All My Children
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Feb 16, 2012
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 .. show full overview
3x16
1912
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Mar 15, 2012
The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree a century earlier. Flashing back to 1912, Damon recalls a beautiful vampire.
3x17
Break On Through
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Mar 22, 2012
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, .. show full overview
3x18
The Murder of One
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Mar 29, 2012
Stefan's emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later to a heartbreaking moment with Elena.
3x19
Heart of Darkness
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Apr 19, 2012
Caroline is thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but Tyler soon suspects that something has been going on between Caroline and Klaus. Matt tries to keep Rebekah busy.
3x20
Do Not Go Gentle
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Apr 26, 2012
The 1920s Decade Dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need the help of Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie to undo a spell that could be devastating for everyone.
3x21
Before Sunset
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May 03, 2012
Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.
3x22 Season finale
The Departed
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Air date
May 10, 2012
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything; Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.

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