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The Vampire Diaries S5E11 — 500 Years of Solitude
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The Vampire Diaries•Season 5•Episode 11

500 Years of Solitude

8.7/10 · 2,335 votesJan 23, 201443 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 5•+0.7 vs season avg

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Katherine recalls the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to a daughter who was immediately taken from her. Meanwhile, Nadia creates a frightening plan to protect her mother; and Caroline indulges in some scandalous behavior.

Directed byChris Grismer
Written byCaroline Dries, Julie Plec
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Episode Summary

"500 Years of Solitude" is episode 11 of The Vampire Diaries season 5. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,335 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Caroline Dries, Julie Plec, it aired on January 23, 2014.

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