The Best Episodes Directed By Leslie Libman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(40 votes)

   #1 - Homecoming

   S3:E610/31/2004

   "Just a gangster, I suppose." -- Avon Barksdale Stringer Bell gets an education in construction management; Bunk uses shoe-leather to catch up with Omar and deliver a searing message; a frustrated Colvin unleashes the troops on the corner boys, ignoring his new edict; Avon sends Cutty and Slim Charles against Marlo; Bubbles refocuses the picture for Greggs.

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   8.2/10(18 votes)

   #2 - Just Let Go

   S1:E411/2/2021

   Jake's bond with Devon intensifies as he teams up with an unlikely ally to outwit Chucky.

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   8.2/10(11 votes)

   #3 - City Beneath The Sea

   S2:E204/27/2015

   Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.

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   8.1/10(15 votes)

   #4 - The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

   S6:E510/30/2014

   With Homecoming around the corner, Elena invites Liam to attend a party at the corn maze with her. Instead of attending the homecoming festivities, Caroline is preoccupied after Stefan shows up unexpectedly and needs her help cleaning up a mess created by Enzo. Heeding Elena’s advice to be more social, Alaric reluctantly attends the party, but a devastating accident quickly leaves him and Jo rushing to save lives. Elsewhere, Tyler finds himself in a dangerous position when his werewolf curse is put to the test, and an emotionally embattled Stefan comes clean to Caroline about his intent to move on from Mystic Falls. Lastly, Damon and Bonnie make an important discovery that affects their quest to get back home.

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   7.9/10(15 votes)

   #5 - Après Moi, Le Déluge

   S1:E111/21/2014

   Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

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   7.9/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Death and the Maiden

   S5:E711/14/2013

   Dr. Wes gives Katherine some disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope after talking with Amara. Silas fails to keep a promise which causes Damon to turn to Tessa for help with his new plan. Stefan makes a heartbreaking confession to Damon and Elena.

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #7 - I Never Could Love Like That

   S6:E184/16/2015

   With their humanity turned off, Stefan and Caroline begin wreaking havoc at Whitmore, leaving Damon to come up with a risky plan involving Lily. After rushing to help Jo treat victims of Stefan and Caroline’s latest killing spree, Elena discovers Jo is pregnant, prompting her to reevaluate her own life as a vampire. Meanwhile, when Sarah boldly turns the tables on an unsuspecting Enzo, he is forced to open up about his tragic past. Lastly, at Scull Bar, a twisted round of karaoke leaves Tyler and Matt in a dangerous situation.

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   7.9/10(29 votes)

   #8 - Breaking Point

   S2:E912/1/2019

   Officer Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #9 - Rescue Me

   S5:E173/27/2014

   Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.

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10. 

    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #10 - The Big Uneasy

    S1:E184/15/2014

    Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

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    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Little Little Lies

    S1:E511/9/2021

    Jake and Devon are ready to take their relationship to the next level—but after another gruesome murder at Chucky's far-from-idle hands, who has time for romance? Meanwhile, enemies—and allies—from Chucky's past show up to complicate matters.

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Map of Moments

    S2:E912/8/2014

    Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.

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13. 

    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #13 - He Is Risen Indeed

    S2:E611/9/2022

    Incarnate Lord goes on lockdown with the Chucky dolls inside; Nica moves forward with her plan.

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    5.7/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Doll on Doll

    S2:E511/1/2022

    Devon worries that Good Chucky can't be trusted; Tiffany spirals from the surprise party.

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    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me

    S7:E812/3/2015

    As Julian and Lily throw a party to celebrate Mary Louise and Nora's anniversary, Stefan and Damon set in motion a risky plan to eliminate a new threat posed by Julian. Meanwhile, following a major revelation uncovered by Valerie, Caroline is forced to face her new reality, even as it threatens to destroy her relationship with Stefan. Finally, determined to do what's best for her family, Lily makes the most difficult decision of her life.

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