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The Worst Episodes of The Vampire Diaries

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Worst episode
S1E2 The Night of the Comet
7.53,905 votes
Best episode
S3E22 The Departed
9.44,895 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.5avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 2 - The Night of the Comet
    7.5/10(3905 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Mystic Falls gets ready for a festival to celebrate the passing of a comet, Vicki continues to recover in the hospital following Damon's attack. Stefan heads to the hospital to try to use his abilities to make Vicki forget who attacked her, but his efforts are cut short by Matt. Meanwhile, at a parent/teacher conference Mr. Tanner tells Aunt Jenna that Jeremy is in trouble and needs immediate intervention.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writers:Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec

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  2. The Vampire Diaries Season 8 Episode 8 - We Have History Together
    7.5/10(1311 votes)

    S8:E8

    Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Sybil is still alive and teaching a group of high school students who she’ll later use as leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her. Meanwhile, Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade as they test the morals of a young doctor, Tara.

    Director:Ian Somerhalder
    Writer:Matthew D'Ambrosio

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  3. The Vampire Diaries Season 4 Episode 16 - Bring It On
    7.6/10(2010 votes)

    S4:E16

    Elena’s new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan and Damon to agree that going back to the normal routine of high school would be the best thing for her. Caroline is pleasantly surprised when Elena decides to rejoin the cheerleading squad, but her pleasure turns to shock when Elena’s behavior proves dangerous. Not giving up on their search for the cure, Damon and Rebekah work together until his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus tries to use Hayley to get the information he’s after and makes an intriguing discovery in the process. Meanwhile, a bored Elena throws a wild party and gets into an ugly fight.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Michael Narducci, Elisabeth R. Finch

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  4. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 20 - What Lies Beneath
    7.6/10(1570 votes)

    S5:E20

    Damon and Caroline suspect Stefan and Elena of keeping a secret while they hide from the travelers, unaware of the dead man out for revenge. Meanwhile Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie help Tyler get rid of Julian.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writers:Elisabeth R. Finch, Holly Brix

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  5. The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 19 - Somebody That I Used to Know
    7.6/10(1228 votes)

    S7:E19

    When Enzo’s efforts to protect Bonnie end up putting her life in jeopardy, they learn that Rayna may hold the key to her survival. With time running out and Rayna at the reins, Enzo and Bonnie reluctantly team up with Damon, who is desperate to save Bonnie’s life and to repair their broken friendship. Elsewhere, when Stefan travels to Dallas and comes face to face with Alaric, tensions escalate and they are forced to confront the fallout from Stefan’s absence in Caroline’s life. Finally, Enzo learns The Armory’s true motives behind their search for Bonnie.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Episode 16 - 1912
    7.7/10(2152 votes)

    S3:E16

    The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree a century earlier. In flashbacks to 1912, Damon recalls a beautiful vampire, Sage, who showed him a whole new way to exist. Sheriff Forbes warns Damon not to get involved in her investigation, but Damon is convinced she’s going after the wrong suspect. Elena and Matt resort to breaking and entering in their search for evidence to prove Dr. Fell is a murderer. For reasons known only to her, Rebekah, becomes interested in locating one of the town’s oldest landmarks. Finally, Elena comes to a new understanding of the path her life has taken, and Damon makes an emotional confession to Stefan.

    Director:John Behring
    Writers:Elisabeth R. Finch, Julie Plec

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  7. The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 1 - I'll Remember
    7.7/10(2070 votes)

    S6:E1

    After spending the past four months coping with the loss of Damon in an unconventional and potentially dangerous way, Elena has returned to Whitmore College for the start of sophomore year. Unable to move on, Caroline is desperate to find a way to reverse the anti-magic spell the Travelers have put over Mystic Falls and grows frustrated when her calls to Stefan go unanswered. Tyler, who is human once again, has a run-in at a football tailgate that tests his ability to control his anger, while Matt worries that Jeremy is dealing with the loss of Bonnie in a self-destructive way. Alaric, who is struggling to adjust to his new life as a vampire, finds himself in an awkward situation when he meets Jo, a beautiful doctor at the university hospital. Last, while everyone believes Stefan is off tracking a lead to get Damon and Bonnie back, Elena is shocked when she learns the truth of what he has really been up to.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  8. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 8 - Dead Man on Campus
    7.7/10(1755 votes)

    S5:E8

    Elena and Caroline plan a big party at school, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help. Meanwhile, Damon makes a terrifying discovery about a secret society.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writers:Brian Young, Neil Reynolds

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  9. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 13 - Total Eclipse of the Heart
    7.7/10(1677 votes)

    S5:E13

    Caroline convinces Elena and Bonnie to attend Whitmore College's Bitter Ball for broken-hearted students. Bonnie meets a fellow student who appears to be dabbling in witchcraft. Tyler worries about Matt's relationship with Nadia. Damon and Enzo resort to violence to convince Bonnie and Jeremy to help them get revenge, but their plan takes a horrifying turn.

    Director:Darren Genet
    Writers:Rebecca Sonnenshine, Holly Brix

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  10. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 16 - While You Were Sleeping
    7.7/10(1676 votes)

    S5:E16

    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.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(5607 votes)

    S1:E1

    Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight A student, but has difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. The arrival of new student Stefan Salvatore, however, makes Elena think about romantic possibilities.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 18 - I Never Could Love Like That
    7.7/10(1472 votes)

    S6:E18

    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.

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 11 - Things We Lost in the Fire
    7.7/10(1337 votes)

    S7:E11

    With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  14. The Vampire Diaries Season 8 Episode 5 - Coming Home Was a Mistake
    7.7/10(1307 votes)

    S8:E5

    Spiraling down a dangerous path of self-destruction, Damon’s latest actions prove he may be beyond the point of return. Unwilling to give up on his brother, Stefan is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Elsewhere, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo, while Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he’s received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them.

    Director:James L. Thompson III
    Writer:Céline Geiger

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  15. The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 18 - One Way or Another
    7.7/10(1217 votes)

    S7:E18

    Determined to capture an escaped vampire named Ambrose, who may be the key to getting Stefan back safely, Damon heads to Memphis with Alaric in tow. However, reluctant to step back into his former vampire hunting ways, Alaric makes his unwillingness to participate clear, while revealing the truth about the past three Damon-less years of his life. Meanwhile, in the psych ward, Bonnie meets a young woman named Virginia, who provides her with some valuable information about why The Armory may be after her. Finally, Enzo takes matters into his own hands when he learns some devastating news from Rayna.

    Director:Rashaad Ernesto Green
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 20 - Kill 'Em All
    7.7/10(1214 votes)

    S7:E20

    With Bonnie's life at stake and an uphill battle ahead of them, Damon and Enzo lead the charge to save Bonnie before her condition worsens. Stefan reluctantly teams up with Matt for the sake of Bonnie and uncovers the truth behind Matt's anger towards him. Elsewhere, determined to help her best friend, Caroline joins Alaric on a mission and quickly realizes how much she's missed her former supernatural lifestyle. Finally, after their plan takes an unexpected turn, Damon makes a fateful decision that will forever change his relationship with Bonnie.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  17. The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 16 - There Goes the Neighborhood
    7.8/10(2691 votes)

    S1:E16

    Anna brings a surprising guest along when she pays a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward double date with Caroline and Matt, but Stefan and Matt find they have some common ground. Jenna reunites with her old friend Kelly, and Jeremy’s relationship with Anna takes an unexpected direction.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Andrew Chambliss, Bryan Oh

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  18. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 2 - True Lies
    7.8/10(1967 votes)

    S5:E2

    A fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks for help finding Stefan.

    Director:Joshua Butler
    Writer:Brian Young

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  19. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 5 - Monster's Ball
    7.8/10(1833 votes)

    S5:E5

    Elena meets a sad and secretive student on campus. Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. While there, Elena receives a disturbing message from Dr. Maxfield. Nadia reveals her surprising history to Katherine;. Silas demands that Damon commit an unthinkable act.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writer:Sonny Postiglione

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  20. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 10 - Fifty Shades of Grayson
    7.8/10(1764 votes)

    S5:E10

    Damon is forced to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever when Dr. Wes unleashes a secret weapon to stop him from rescuing Elena. Elena learns about the dark history of Whitmore College. Katherine turns to Matt for help.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  21. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 12 - The Devil Inside
    7.8/10(1745 votes)

    S5:E12

    Damon tries to get back together with Elena, however, Katherine has a plan and attempts to take Elena's body permanently. Tyler is upset with Caroline and Matt is used by Katherine. Enzo finds Damon and they decide to become a team again.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Sonny Postiglione

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  22. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 18 - Resident Evil
    7.8/10(1683 votes)

    S5:E18

    Stefan and Elena experience unsettling dreams of the life they might have had together. Bonnie has a disturbing encounter with Grams. Enzo searches for a woman he loved decades ago. Bonnie learns that Jeremy is working with Liv. Matt has a terrifying encounter with inhabitants of the Other Side.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writers:Caroline Dries, Brian Young

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  23. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 14 - No Exit
    7.8/10(1656 votes)

    S5:E14

    Damon's behavior escalates from destructive to deadly. Stefan begins to regret their last conversation and tries to track Damon down and intervene. Dr. Wes enlists the Travelers to set a trap that will test Damon's friendship with Enzo; and a talk between Caroline and Stefan leads to a horrifying realization.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writer:Brian Young

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  24. The Vampire Diaries Season 5 Episode 19 - Man on Fire
    7.8/10(1576 votes)

    S5:E19

    Enzo holds Elena, Stefan and Bonnie hostage to uncover the truth about the love of his life. Markos performs a ritual to undo witch's magic.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writers:Melinda Hsu Taylor, Matthew D'Ambrosio

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  25. The Vampire Diaries Season 8 Episode 2 - Today Will Be Different
    7.8/10(1456 votes)

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Night of the Comet" is the worst rated episode of The Vampire Diaries. It scored 7.5/10 from 3,905 votes. Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec, it aired on September 17, 2009.

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