The Best Episodes Directed By Pascal Verschooris

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - How Did The Board Meeting Go?

   S5:E33/11/2022

   Fallon is ready to jump head-first into her former life, much to Liam's worry. Amanda discovers something that could help Alexis' case and recruits Kirby for assistance. Meanwhile, Culhane creates a plan for his future as Kirby and Sam decide to help, much to his chagrin. As Jeff figures out his next steps, Fallon turns to Dominique to help with a work situation. Blake throws the Carrington Gala and not all goes as expected.

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   #2 - Vicious Vendetta

   S5:E146/3/2022

   It's Alexis' wedding day and as she attempts to make sure everything runs smoothly, everyone else in the family seems to have their own agenda. Blake receives a package that raises some questions, so Cristal and Sam set out to do some detective work to get to the bottom of it. Fallon and Liam make a life-changing decision. Dominique resorts to drastic measures to further Dom-Mystique and then asks Culhane for a huge favor. Kirby becomes suspicious of Amanda, thanks to Adam.

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   #3 - Catch 22

   S5:E229/16/2022

   A new majordomo begins working at the Manor and piques the interest of the Carringtons. Blake and Alexis go on a search and rescue mission. Jeff is put in a precarious position. Fallon is challenged by the FSN board. Sam does not accept Culhane’s business choices and tries to sabotage Culhane’s plan. Amanda is presented an amazing opportunity which leaves Kirby questioning the future. Adam can’t seem to scheme his way out of his new mess.

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   9.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - The Butler Did It

   S2:E310/26/2018

   Fallon gets in over her head and needs Liam and Culhane’s help. Kirby makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, while Blake wines and dines a new guest.

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   8.9/10(6 votes)

   #5 - While You Were Sleeping

   S5:E163/20/2014

   Damon tries to find the right way to make a disturbing confession to Elena. Caroline discovers a scary secret in Dr. Wes' files. Enzo claims to have a solution everyone is searching for. Sloan reveals new information on the importance of doppelgangers.

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   8.5/10(12 votes)

   #6 - O Come, All Ye Faithful

   S4:E912/13/2012

   As a Winter Wonderland-themed party fills the streets of Mystic Falls, Stefan and Caroline find themselves at odds with Tyler over his plans for Klaus and his hybrids. When Caroline proposes a solution to their problem, Hayley finds a dramatic way to make it clear that she is not on board. Later, Klaus makes a discovery that leads to chaos and violence. Meanwhile, Elena and Damon retreat to the Gilbert Lake House to help Jeremy conquer some dangerous inner demons with the help of Bonnie and Professor Shane, who reveals a piece of ancient history that leaves them all speechless.

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   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Postcards from the Edge

   S7:E122/12/2016

   When his experience in the Phoenix stone leads him to do the unthinkable, Damon finds himself without a care in the world, spiraling out of control and under the influence of a dangerous and reckless Julian. Refusing to give up on his brother, Stefan attempts to reason with Damon only to uncover the devastating reason for his descent. Elsewhere, Caroline begins having some dangerous side effects as a result of her supernatural pregnancy and is forced to turn to Valerie for help. Meanwhile, Bonnie, Nora and Mary Louise attempt to track down a ruthless vampire hunter named Rayna after they suspect that she has reemerged.

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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #8 - The Day I Tried to Live

   S6:E132/5/2015

   Determined to celebrate Bonnie’s birthday, Elena convinces Jeremy that it’s what Bonnie would have wanted. After piecing the broken ascendant back together, Elena, Jeremy and Damon attempt to send Bonnie a message, but the situation turns dire when they make an unsettling discovery. Meanwhile, after uncovering Stefan’s secret about his great-niece Sarah Salvatore, Enzo enlists a reluctant Matt to help interfere with her life. Elsewhere, Stefan keeps a close eye on Caroline as she unconventionally attempts to cope with everything going on around her. Lastly, realizing it might be time to move on with his life, Jeremy contemplates leaving Mystic Falls for good.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #9 - A Line From the Past

   S1:E204/27/2018

   While Alexis and Blake continue to battle, Alexis enlists in a surprising ally, Jeff Colby. With her loyalties torn, Fallon must decide if she helps save the company or come to the aid of Culhane’s family.

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    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #10 - All My Children

    S3:E152/16/2012

    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 Original family’s internal power struggle. Once again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie and Abby find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature. When Elijah gives Damon and Stefan a dangerous ultimatum that puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric and Meredith for help with a plan that leads them to a terrible choice.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Best Things in Life

    S1:E812/6/2017

    The Carringtons struggle with ghosts from their past; Fallon tries to move on from her former flame; Steven and Jeff band together to right an old wrong; Cristal's past threatens her future with Blake.

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    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Yellow Ledbetter

    S6:E210/9/2014

    Knowing she needs to come to terms with the loss of Damon, Elena turns to Alaric to help her move on with her life. Enzo convinces Caroline to join him as he tracks down a lead to get Damon and Bonnie back, but Caroline is shocked when they make an unexpected detour and uncover what Stefan has been up to. Meanwhile, Matt worries about Jeremy who is spending time with Sarah, a mysterious girl who has recently arrived in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Tripp, leader of the community protection program, makes an interesting confession to Matt about his connection to the town. Lastly, with the Other Side destroyed and gone for good, Damon and Bonnie reluctantly band together to uncover the mystery of where they are and how they are going to get back home.

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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #13 - It’s Been a Hell of a Ride

    S8:E142/24/2017

    Damon and Stefan must join forces against Cade in order to save Elena’s casket. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric deal with their daughters’ burgeoning magical powers.

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    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take

    S7:E110/8/2015

    After a twisted plan left the life of his girlfriend Elena linked to that of his best friend Bonnie, Damon is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. A newly empowered Bonnie has decided that she will be Damon's moral compass and keeps a close eye on him as he, in turn, cautiously keeps tabs on Alaric, following the loss of his fiancée Jo. Meanwhile, as he waits for Caroline to sort out her emotions, Stefan takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily and her family of Heretics, who have wasted no time wreaking havoc in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Enzo struggles to find his place in Lily's new life, and is quickly forced to decide where his true loyalties lie. Finally, with the stakes higher than ever, Matt, who has recently completed his deputy training program, teams up with Stefan and Caroline to put a stop to the Heretics, but an unexpected turn of events leaves one of them in a dangerous position.

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    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Today Will Be Different

    S8:E210/28/2016

    After learning that someone from Stefan’s past may be Damon and Enzo’s next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina. There, Bonnie takes drastic measures in an attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. At the Armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. Finally, Caroline gets an unexpected surprise from Stefan.

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