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The Vampire Diaries S5E16 — While You Were Sleeping
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The Vampire Diaries•Season 5•Episode 16

While You Were Sleeping

7.7/10 · 1,666 votesMar 20, 201443 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byPascal Verschooris
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Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce

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Episode Summary

"While You Were Sleeping" is episode 16 of The Vampire Diaries season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,666 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Pascal Verschooris, it aired on March 20, 2014.

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