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The Vampire Diaries Season 4 Episodes

23 Episodes 2012 - 2013

Season four of "The Vampire Diaries," based on the novels by L.J. Smith, begins with Elena (Nina Dobrev) dealing with the aftermath of the car accident and her new reality. Leaning on Damon (Ian Somerhalder) to help her acclimate to her new lifestyle, Elena's feelings for the older Salvatore brother grow, forcing her again to choose between Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon. A possible cure for vampirism leads to a season-long search for the antidote, which forges unusual pairings for the quest. The season also contains the pilot for the spin-off series, "The Originals."

Episode 1

Growing Pains

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 60 mins

The fourth season begins with Elena waking up after her car accident and realizing she died with vampire blood in her system. Now, she must go through the horrible transition to become a vampire or die. Meanwhile, Bonnie tries to change Elena's fate and pays a terrible price for it.

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Episode 2

Memorial

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 60 mins

Stefan believes a stranger in town who questions the sheriff and the mayor is actually a vampire hunter. Meanwhile, Elena tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of being a vampire; and Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know enroll at the high school.

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Episode 3

The Rager

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 60 mins

Connor attempts to uncover town secrets and tries to convince Jeremy to help him. Meanwhile, Elena finds it difficult to control her anger when Rebekah arrives at school; and Stefan takes Elena on a fast motorcycle ride to show her that life can still be fun.

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Episode 4

The Five

Thu, Nov 1, 2012 60 mins

Elena and Damon attend a fraternity costume party, and he gives her a lesson in choosing a victim. Meanwhile, Rebekah tries to buy Matt's forgiveness; and Klaus reveals a 12th-century encounter with a powerful group of vampire hunters.

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Episode 5

The Killer

Thu, Nov 8, 2012 40 mins

Stefan and Klaus form an unusual alliance to deal with the danger that Connor unleashes on the town that includes taking Jeremy, Matt and April hostage. Meanwhile, Shane tries to help Bonnie get past her fear and guilt.

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Episode 6

We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes

Thu, Nov 15, 2012 40 mins

Elena experiences terrifying hallucinations that lead her to make a dangerous mistake.

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Episode 7

My Brother's Keeper

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 40 mins

The annual Miss Mystic Falls Pageant takes place, and Elena and Caroline give April advice on which dress to wear to the event. Meanwhile, Damon tries to uncover Shane's motives; and Jeremy becomes alarmed by vivid nightmares and turns to Matt for help.

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Episode 8

We'll Always Have Bourbon Street

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 60 mins

Stefan and Damon visit New Orleans and recall their last trip there in 1942. While there, Damon runs into one of his former flames. Meanwhile, Elena, Caroline and Bonnie share a fun evening together, until Elena reveals some shocking news.

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Episode 9

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Thu, Dec 13, 2012 60 mins

A winter-theme party is held in Mystic Falls, but amidst the celebration chaos brews when Stefan and Caroline disagree with Tyler over his plans for Klaus and the hybrids. Meanwhile, Klaus makes a discovery that leads to violence; and Elena and Damon go to the Gilbert lake house to help Jeremy conquer some dangerous inner demons.

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Episode 10

After School Special

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 60 mins

Rebekah questions Stefan, Elena and Caroline about the search for a cure. Meanwhile, Bonnie's father suddenly becomes more involved in her life.

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Episode 11

Catch Me If You Can

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 60 mins

Matt's life is put in danger, while Damon prepares Jeremy to battle Klaus' new vampires. Later, Shane is questioned about the Founders' Council deaths.

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Episode 12

A View to a Kill

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 60 mins

Klaus turns to Stefan for help when Rebekah refuses his plea to stop Kol and protect Jeremy. Meanwhile, Bonnie has a frightening encounter with Kol; and mayor Hopkins cancels a school dance, but Stefan finds a charming way to make it up to a disappointed Rebekah.

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Episode 13

Into the Wild

Thu, Feb 7, 2013 60 mins

Shane leads an expedition to a mysterious island near Nova Scotia, where he believes he can locate a cure. Back in Mystic Falls, Tyler confronts Klaus, which leads to violence that involves Caroline.

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Episode 14

Down the Rabbit Hole

Thu, Feb 14, 2013 60 mins

A stunning piece of information about the cure is revealed, and it raises the stakes for everyone. Meanwhile, Damon has an ugly encounter with one of the five hunters; and Shane is comforted by a woman from his past.

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Episode 15

Stand by Me

Thu, Feb 21, 2013 60 mins

Caroline worries about Elena's state of mind; Damon gives some somber news to Rebekah and is surprised at her reaction; Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane's plan.

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Episode 16

Bring It On

Thu, Mar 14, 2013 60 mins

Elena returns to high school and joins the cheerleading squad, but when she throws a party out of boredom she gets into a nasty fight. Meanwhile, Klaus tries to use Hayley to get some information he is after; and Damon gives Rebekah some unwanted advice.

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Episode 17

Because the Night

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 60 mins

Damon takes Elena to New York City, where he recalls his hedonistic life there in the 1970s. Meanwhile, Caroline and Stefan try to convince Klaus that it would be in his own best interest to help them find Silas; and Bonnie struggles to keep her grasp on reality.

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Episode 18

American Gothic

Thu, Mar 28, 2013 60 mins

Elena meets Elijah when she searches for Katherine in a small Pennsylvania town. Meanwhile, Stefan reveals his surprising plan for the future; and Klaus gains a new appreciation for Silas' powers.

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Episode 19

Pictures of You

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 60 mins

Damon and Stefan try helping Elena by going to the prom, but she has an outburst no one anticipated. Meanwhile, Caroline turns to Klaus after blaming Elena for disrupting her perfect prom plans; and Elijah suggests a drastic challenge for Rebekah.

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Episode 20

The Originals

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 60 mins

Klaus travels to New Orleans, the city he and his family helped build, when he learns of a plot against him. While there, he reunites with a former protégé who controls all of the human and supernatural inhabitants of the city. Meanwhile, Hayley falls under the spell of a powerful witch in the French Quarter; and Katherine reveals a surprising vulnerability to Rebekah.

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Episode 21

She's Come Undone

Thu, May 2, 2013 60 mins

Damon and Stefan try to get Elena to become more humane, but their approach is brutal. Meanwhile, Caroline experiences a dangerous encounter with Klaus; and Bonnie becomes suspicious when Katherine makes her an offer that supposedly benefits each of them.

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Episode 22

The Walking Dead

Thu, May 9, 2013 60 mins

Caroline tries to distract Elena as graduation day approaches, but Elena refuses to be swayed from her new obsession. Meanwhile, patients are attacked at the hospital; and ghosts appear in town when a storm causes an area-wide power outage.

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Episode 23

Graduation

Thu, May 16, 2013 60 mins

The fourth season ends on graduation day when ghosts overrun the town and try to settle old scores and fulfill their supernatural destinies. Meanwhile, Elena makes a decision about the Salvatore brothers and confronts Katherine; and Stefan discovers a horrifying secret about Silas.

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