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The Vampire Diaries S5E7 — Death and the Maiden
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The Vampire Diaries•Season 5•Episode 7

Death and the Maiden

8.0/10 · 1,791 votesNov 14, 201343 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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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

Directed byLeslie Libman
Written byRebecca Sonnenshine
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Nina Dobrev

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Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce

Paul Wesley

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Stefan Salvatore

Ian Somerhalder

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Damon Salvatore

Steven R. McQueen

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Jeremy Gilbert

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Episode Summary

"Death and the Maiden" is episode 7 of The Vampire Diaries season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,791 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Leslie Libman and written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, it aired on November 14, 2013.

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