The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - The ReturnReturning for its second season, The Vampire Diaries is the story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same beautiful girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town. During season one, Stefan Salvatore (series star PAUL WESLEY) and Damon Salvatore (series star IAN SOMERHALDER) returned to their hometown of Mystic Falls, Virginia, for very different reasons: Stefan was determined to get to know Elena Gilbert (series star NINA DOBREV), who bears a striking resemblance to Katherine Pierce, the beautiful but ruthless vampire the brothers knew and loved in 1864, while Damon was intent on releasing Katherine from the tomb where he believed she was trapped by a witch's spell all those years ago.
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Episode 2 - Brave New WorldWhen a confused and desperate Caroline leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon wants to take immediate action, but Stefan and Elena come to Caroline's defense. Matt is completely mystified by Caroline's behavior, but still tries to tell her about his feelings for her. Meanwhile, Damon has suspicions about Tyler's Uncle Mason (recurring guest star TAYLOR KINNEY) and uses Tyler's volatile personality in an attempt to get Mason to reveal his secret. Upset with everything going on around her, Bonnie takes her anger out on Damon.
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Episode 3 - Bad Moon RisingElena, Damon and Alaric take a road trip to Duke University and search through Isobel's research on folklore and paranormal phenomena to see if they can uncover any clues to the mystery surrounding the Lockwood family. Isobel's former student, Vanessa (guest star Courtney Ford - Dexter), offers to guide them through the research and ends up getting quite an education herself. Stefan comes face to face with a terrifying new danger in the woods, and Tyler makes a shocking discovery about Mason (recurring guest star Taylor Kinney).
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Episode 4 - Memory LaneStefan takes drastic measures to find out the real reason Katherine has returned to Mystic Falls, and is shocked when she reveals new secrets about what really happened in 1864. Damon tries a new tactic to resolve his issues with Mason (recurring guest star TAYLOR KINNEY), but it proves costly. Meanwhile, Tyler pushes Mason to tell him the truth about the Lockwoods, and when Katherine delivers an ultimatum, Stefan and Elena are left with very few options.
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Episode 5 - Kill or Be KilledTyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason (recurring guest star TAYLOR KINNEY). Stefan and Damon argue over how to handle Mason. Elena tries to keep Jeremy from becoming more involved with the Lockwood mystery, but Jeremy makes an effort to hang out with Tyler. Mason gives Sheriff Lockwood (recurring guest star MARGUERITE MacINTYRE) some startling information, leading to a night of violence, confession and heartbreak.
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Episode 6 - Plan BDespite Elena's efforts to keep Jeremy safe, he offers to help Damon and Alaric deal with Katherine. Sheriff Forbes (recurring guest star MARGUERITE MacINTYRE) and Caroline share a few rare moments of quality mother/daughter time. Bonnie accidentally discovers new information about Mason (recurring guest star TAYLOR KINNEY) and shares it with Stefan, which leads to Damon taking matters into his own hands.
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Episode 7 - MasqueradeStefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the Lockwood's masquerade ball. Katherine calls on an old friend, Lucy (guest star NATASHIA WILLIAMS - Romeo!, She Spies), to attend the ball with her. Bonnie, Jeremy and Alaric all do what they can to help Stefan and Damon, but Katherine has a surprise planned that none of them could foresee. Things take an ugly turn when Matt and Tyler start doing shots with their friends.
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Episode 8 - RoseStefan and Damon come to Elena's assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information about people, vampires and events in the distant past. Jeremy helps Bonnie after she casts a difficult and exhausting spell, and Caroline does what she can to make things easier for Tyler. Plus, Stefan and Damon reach a new understanding.
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Episode 9 - KaterinaElena puts herself in a dangerous position as she searches for the truth about Katherine's past and what her own future may hold. Knowing that Stefan would never agree to her plan, Elena swears Caroline to secrecy. Damon uses a newfound confidant to help him try to discover the real purpose and power of the moonstone. Jeremy and Bonnie meet Luka Martin (guest star BRYTON JAMES - The Young and the Restless, Family Matters), a new student with a surprising family history.
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Episode 10 - The SacrificeElena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose (recurring guest star LAUREN COHAN) for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy's reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Meanwhile, Bonnie and Luka (recurring guest star BRYTON JAMES) form a closer connection, and Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.
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Episode 11 - By the Light of the MoonAs the full moon approaches, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for the transformation he is powerless to stop. While Stefan and Katherine play mind games on one another, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger named Jules (recurring guest star MICHAELA McMANUS - One Tree Hill, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) shows up in Mystic Falls, searching for her missing friend, Mason. Elena is frustrated at the lengths Jeremy and her friends have gone to in order to keep her safe. Bonnie and Luca (recurring guest star BRYTON JAMES) work together on a spell, while still keeping secrets from one another. Finally, Elijah (recurring guest star DANIEL GILLIES - Spider-Man 2) makes an unexpected appearance with an offer that could change everything.
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Episode 12 - The DescentStefan has his own ideas about Elena's new plan for the future. While Damon tries to get the truth out of Jules (recurring guest star MICHAELA McMANUS), he asks Elena to keep an eye on Rose (recurring guest star LAUREN COHAN), a situation that turns unexpectedly dangerous. Caroline and Matt try to be honest about their feelings for one another, and Tyler's reaction to Caroline's generosity comes as a surprise to her. Meanwhile, Damon struggles to hide his true feelings when a life-and-death crisis hits him harder than he expected.
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Episode 13 - Daddy IssuesJohnathan Gilbert's (recurring guest star DAVID ANDERS) return to Mystic Falls comes as an unhappy surprise to Elena, Jenna and Damon. Caroline lets Stefan know about her conversation with Tyler, and Stefan does his best to reach out to a confused and conflicted Tyler. Jeremy comforts Bonnie after her disturbing conversation with Jonas (recurring guest star Randy Goodwin - Girlfriends). Plus, when Jules (recurring guest star MICHAELA McMANUS) takes a hostage, the situation quickly escalates into a violent confrontation.
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Episode 14 - Crying WolfStefan and Elena get away for what they hope will be a romantic weekend at the Gilbert family lake house, not realizing that they've been followed. Jenna starts to worry that Alaric isn't being honest with her. Jules (recurring guest star MICHAELA McMANUS) explains the importance of the sun and moon curse to Tyler, but leaves out an important detail. Damon attends a tea at the Historical Society in order to talk to Elijah (recurring guest star DANIEL GILLIES), but Elijah isn't giving up any secrets. With help from Caroline and Jeremy, Bonnie uses deceptive measures to get shocking new information out of Luka (recurring guest star BRYTON JAMES). Finally, Tyler offers Matt some relationship advice.
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Episode 15 - The Dinner PartyStefan tells Elena about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After getting the truth out of Luka (recurring guest star BRYTON JAMES), Jonas (recurring guest star RANDY GOODWIN) makes his feelings clear to Bonnie and Jeremy. Trying to catch Elijah (guest star DANIEL GILLIES) off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna, Alaric and Andie (recurring guest star DAWN OLIVIERI - Heroes), but last-minute information throws Damon's plan into chaos.
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Episode 16 - The House GuestKatherine's mind games are getting on everyone's nerves, but Damon, Stefan and Elena realize that her knowledge of Mystic Falls' history will help them stay alive. Frustrated with her relationship with Matt, Caroline finds a new way to get his attention. Alaric makes a surprising confession to Jenna, and Katherine makes a different kind of confession to Damon. Meanwhile, Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas (recurring guest star RANDY GOODWIN) and Luka (recurring guest star BRYTON JAMES) that they should all be working together, but Jonas' lack of trust leads to a violent and fiery confrontation.
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Episode 17 - Know Thy EnemyElena and Alaric both lash out at John (recurring guest star DAVID ANDERS) when Isobel's (recurring guest star MIA KIRSHNER) unexpected arrival leaves Jenna devastated. Bonnie works with Damon and Jeremy to find the spell they'll need to harness her ancestors' power, and a heartbroken Caroline doesn't know what to do about Matt. Plus, Stefan and Damon realize they have a new secret weapon.
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Episode 18 - The Last DanceAs the high school prepares to throw a "1960s Decade Dance," Elena starts receiving disturbing messages from Klaus via an unusual source. Bonnie tries to reassure Jeremy that she is strong enough to help Elena, but a worried Jeremy asks Stefan for advice. Caroline talks Matt into taking her to the dance. Expecting Klaus to show up at the dance, Damon and Alaric attend as chaperones, but Klaus is playing a complicated game that keeps them on edge. Finally, Damon comes up with a new plan of action that shocks and upsets everyone.
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Episode 19 - KlausStefan and Damon are furious when they discover that Elena has defied them both to make a new ally and take control of the plan to out-maneuver Klaus (recurring guest star JOSEPH MORGAN - Ben Hur, Doc Martin). Disagreement over how to protect Elena leads to growing tension between the Salvatore brothers. Meanwhile, Stefan has his hands full trying to keep a confused and frightened Jenna safe. Flashbacks to 1491 reveal Katherine's introduction to Elijah (recurring guest star DANIEL GILLIES) and Klaus, along with the origin of the moonstone curse. Plus, Elena learns shocking new information about Klaus' motives.
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Episode 20 - The Last DayDamon is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus's (recurring guest star JOSEPH MORGAN) plan to break the curse. Damon's actions put him at terrible odds with Stefan and the tension that started brewing between the brothers over their differing opinions of how to help save Elena's life blows up into a full-scale conflict. Tyler returns to Mystic Falls after receiving a disturbing phone call. With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together ... afraid it might be their last.
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Episode 21 - The Sun Also RisesWith the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus (recurring guest star JOSEPH MORGAN) has planned and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon admits the truth to Stefan about a terrible new development they must face.
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Episode 22 - As I Lay DyingIn the season finale, while Mystic Falls presents a screening of "Gone with The Wind" in the town square, Damon's memories of Katherine in 1864 mix with the reality of Elena in the present day. Stefan pays a terrible personal price for his attempt to prevent a tragedy, and Sheriff Forbes (recurring guest star MARGUERITE MacINTYRE) makes a deadly mistake while trying to keep everyone safe. More than one life hangs in the balance as the consequences of the sacrifice ritual play out to a horrifying conclusion.
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