The Originals
The Mikaelsons move to New Orleans and form an alliance with local witches in an effort to rule the city once again in this 'Vampire Diaries' spinoff.
- Metascore52
- 2013-2018
- 5 seasons
- The CW
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense
- TV-14
The Mikaelsons move to New Orleans and form an alliance with local witches in an effort to rule the city once again in this 'Vampire Diaries' spinoff.
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
For the Next Millennium
Thu, Oct 8, 2015 42 mins
Klaus's family has yet to forgive Klaus's actions. Klaus's old friend decides to show up and show him Chaos. While Elijah tries to hunt werewolves down to protect Hayley leaving Freya on nanny duty. Meanwhile Marcel's has organized another vampire community, while Davina is learning to control the coven as their leader only to find it's not as easy as it looks and seeks help from Hayley.
Episode 2
You Hung the Moon
Thu, Oct 15, 2015 42 mins
After discovering that poachers have begun taking out werewolves in the bayou, Elijah and Jackson grow concerned for Hayley's safety when she fails to show up during the full moon. Meanwhile, Davina, the only one with the answer to Hayley's whereabouts, plots ways to use that to her advantage. Elsewhere, Cami approaches Klaus with her theory on who is behind the series of murders in the French Quarter, while Lucien delivers to Elijah an unsettling warning about the war brewing among the sire lines. Finally, after receiving a dire prophecy about the future of the Mikaelson siblings, Klaus takes extreme measures to determine the validity of this potential impending threat.
Episode 3
I'll See You in Hell or New Orleans
Thu, Oct 22, 2015 43 mins
Klaus seeks to take revenge for the taking of his baby, Hope, by Hayley and Jackson whom Elijah also seem to be against Klaus. Meanwhile Davina tries to lead her coven, and seeks help from Freya to bring Kol back. Hope is kidnapped, meanwhile Klaus is hostage at the attic.
Episode 4
A Walk on the Wild Side
Thu, Oct 29, 2015 42 mins
Hayley and Elijah attend a gala thrown by The Strix to uncover what Tristan is up to. Klaus and Lucien enlist Freya's help to locate a missing witch. Marcel is faced with a life-death situation. Freya gets a glimpse of her future. Finally, Marcel is welcomed as a member of The Strix.
Episode 5
The Axeman's Letter
Thu, Nov 5, 2015 42 mins
Hayley and Jackson look after Davina after she made some enemies, meanwhile Elijah asks Marcel with help to do with Triston, Cami and Vincent keep an eye out for Lucien when things go awry; Klaus reunites with his old love and hears secrets he never would think of before now.
Episode 6
Beautiful Mistake
Thu, Nov 12, 2015 41 mins
When Elijah and Freya realize that Rebekah may be the target of The Strix's latest plan, they do whatever it takes to protect her. Klaus spends time with Aurora to figure out where her loyalties lie, while a dangerous run-in with a member of The Strix leads Hayley and Marcel to make an unsettling discovery.
Episode 7
Out of the Easy
Thu, Nov 19, 2015 42 mins
With a dire prophecy looming over them, Klaus and Elijah invite Lucien, Tristan and Aurora to a Thanksgiving gathering in an attempt to negotiate a truce. When Aurora reveals that she has powerful leverage over Klaus, Hayley and Freya take matters into their own hands, leading to a deadly three-way confrontation. Elsewhere, Marcel and Vincent are forced to take drastic measures when they realize Davina may be in over her head, and Cami finds herself face to face with a dangerous new threat.
Episode 8
The Other Girl in New Orleans
Thu, Dec 3, 2015 42 mins
After learning that Cami's life is in danger and Aurora may be to blame, Klaus is forced to engage in another one of Aurora's devious games and follow a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah, Freya and Hayley take drastic measures against Tristan when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya gives Marcel an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters.
Episode 9
Savior
Thu, Dec 10, 2015 42 mins
When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse, even as she finds herself the target of the Strix's latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus keeps a watchful eye over Cami while she attempts to help Detective Kinney, whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel causes Vincent to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley's attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson and Hope results in an unexpected surprise.
Episode 10
A Ghost Along the Mississippi
Fri, Jan 29, 2016 42 mins
In the aftermath of a horrific plan that left Cami dead, Klaus declares war on Aurora and Tristan. Elsewhere, Vincent, who has resumed his role as Regent to the New Orleans witches, is forced to use his magic against his will, while Hayley and Jackson find themselves pawns in Tristan's twisted game. Finally, after learning that Tristan is in possession of a powerful weapon that could take their family down once and for all, Klaus, Elijah and Freya enact a risky plan that leads to a tense showdown with the Strix.
Episode 11
Wild at Heart
Fri, Feb 5, 2016 42 mins
After the Strix lost their leader, they will search for a new strong town witch to give them force, Hayley is dealing with her depression after her husband died, and Klaus is dealing with new vampire, Camille. Davina is struggling to bring Kol Mikaelson back, the magic she needs is dark. Elijah will handle some family business to find out if the prophecy remained after they locked Tristan away for good.
Episode 12
Dead Angels
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 42 mins
Klaus ends up in a standoff with an unlikely foe when a weapon that could destroy the Mikaelsons falls into the wrong hands.
Episode 13
Heart Shaped Box
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 41 mins
The vengeful Aurora makes her move against Mikelson Brothers and uses Freya as bait to lure Originals into a dangerous trap. Meanwhile, The Strix recruit the powerful Coven to perform a spell to assist their closest allies. Davina finds a way to conjure up Kol and there is only one have the key ingredient to complete the spell. [sic]
Episode 14
A Streetcar Named Desire
Fri, Feb 26, 2016 42 mins
The unexpected arrival of Stefan Salvatore may be the key to helping Freya rescue Klaus and Elijah from a magical trap.
Episode 15
An Old Friend Calls
Fri, Mar 4, 2016 42 mins
When Klaus learns of Cortez's arrival to vendetta against him, Klaus finds himself dealing with this new threat. Meanwhile, as Cortez begins threatening the lives of innocent residents, Vincent has no option but to assist the vengeful vampire in his plan to take down Klaus.
Episode 16
Alone with Everybody
Fri, Apr 1, 2016 42 mins
When rumors begin to spread about the remaining white oak bullet, dangerous foes descend upon New Orleans in an attempt to take down Klaus once and for all. As the threats continue to grow, Elijah urges his siblings to lay low at the compound while Marcel, Vincent and Josh chase down a lead involving a mysterious vampire named Sofya , who may have the answers they're looking for. Meanwhile, tensions inside the compound build as Kol is forced to come face to face with his brother Finn, the person responsible for his death. Elsewhere, Klaus and Hayley seek shelter with her former pack and stumble upon some unsettling news involving the threat against them.
Episode 17
Behind the Black Horizon
Fri, Apr 8, 2016 41 mins
When its discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are forced to put aside their differences in order to save her before it's too late. Following a lead that brings them to Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn run into deputy Matt Donovan, who does not take well to new vampires in his town. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley work together to uncover the motive behind one of Lucien's secret agendas, while a troubling shift in Kol's behavior leaves Davina concerned for their future together.
Episode 18
The Devil Comes Here and Sighs
Fri, Apr 15, 2016 41 mins
As the city celebrates its annual Jazz Fest, an unlikely team of Mikaelson foes joins forces to take Klaus hostage. Leading the charge to get their brother back, Elijah and Freya face off against a powerful force like none they've ever seen before, while Hayley and Cami set their own risky plan in motion to rescue Klaus. Meanwhile, when Kol's erratic behavior worsens, Davina has no choice but to turn to Marcel and Vincent for help.
Episode 19
No More Heartbreaks
Fri, Apr 29, 2016 41 mins
Following a violent encounter that has left Cami's life hanging in the balance, Klaus is forced to rely on his family and allies to find a cure as he keeps a watchful eye over Cami at the compound. With time running out, Freya turns to her arsenal of spells, while Vincent and Marcel head to Cami's apartment to gather a crucial ingredient. Elsewhere, Hayley and Elijah travel to the bayou in hopes of bringing back a potential antidote that could save Cami's life. Finally, Davina confronts Lucien and learns some heartbreaking information that will change her future with Kol forever.
Episode 20
Where Nothing Stays Buried
Fri, May 6, 2016 41 mins
In the wake of a ruthless plan that has left their family shattered, Klaus, Elijah and Freya desperately search for a way to take down Lucien once and for all. However, their efforts are put on hold following an urgent plea for help from Kol and Marcel. At Klaus' insistence, Freya and Elijah reluctantly stay behind to offer their help, while Klaus and Hayley head to the bayou after uncovering Lucien's latest plan. Once there, an unexpected showdown between Klaus and Lucien forces Freya to take matters into her own hands, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever. Vincent and Davina also appear.
Episode 21
Give 'Em Hell Kid
Fri, May 13, 2016 42 mins
After receiving new visions of the looming prophecy, Freya uncovers that her family is on a collision course with a dangerous new enemy. Meanwhile, with the help of Detective Kinney, Vincent and Kol travel to the ancestral world to put a stop to the witches and take back their city once and for all. Elsewhere, Klaus and Elijah confront Marcel after a heartbreaking plan gone wrong has sent him spiraling. Hayley and Davina also appear.
Episode 22
The Bloody Crown
Fri, May 20, 2016 42 mins
After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise. With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he's committed. Meanwhile, Marcel, who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past. Finally, Elijah, Freya and Kol frantically search for a way to save their family before it's too late. Hayley also appears.
