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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - I'm Thinking of You All the While
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - I'm Thinking of You All the While

    S6:E22

    In the aftermath of Alaric and Jo’s powerful nuptials, things take a dramatic turn when an uninvited guest shows up, leaving Elena in terrible jeopardy. Despite Matt’s advice to leave town to protect herself, a defiant Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after finding herself on the receiving end of a twisted plan. As Stefan and Caroline reach an emotional crossroad in their relationship, a reunion with Liv leaves Tyler faced with a decision that could change his life forever. Meanwhile, Lily's reckless actions cause Stefan to realize the lengths to which his mother will go to reunite with her “family.” Finally, after a devastating chain of events, Damon is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Graduation
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Graduation

    S4:E23

    On Graduation Day, Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural destinies. Damon’s life is in danger after a ghostly encounter, while Matt and Rebekah join forces to battle a ghost determined to find the cure. As everyone gathers for the graduation ceremony and the ghosts converge, help comes from an unlikely hero. Caroline receives a touching and unexpected graduation present, and Bonnie’s plan leads to the closing of the veil. Elena makes a decision about the Salvatore brothers and faces an epic confrontation with Katherine. Finally, Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Infamous
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Infamous

    S8:E15

    Linda Lake returns to Metropolis and threatens to expose Clark’s secret unless he promises to give her exclusive information on the red-blue blur so she can become a star reporter again. Refusing to be blackmailed, Clark tells Lois his secret and asks her to write his story for The Daily Planet.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - The Sun Also Rises
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Sun Also Rises

    S2:E21

    With the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus has planned and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon admits the truth to Stefan about a terrible new development they must face...

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Bloodline
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Bloodline

    S8:E8

    Clark receives a package containing the crystal that Tess found in the Arctic; the crystal activates, sending Clark and Lois to the Phantom Zone, where they run into Kara (Laura Vandervoort); Zod's wife, Faora, takes over Lois' body.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - The Downward Spiral
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - The Downward Spiral

    S6:E16

    After shutting off her humanity following the death of her mother, Caroline gives her friends an unexpected ultimatum. Not knowing how to handle the new Caroline, Stefan’s attempt to intervene sets off a dangerous chain of events, leaving him and Elena in a race against the clock. Meanwhile, after seeking answers from Kai about the prison world, Damon’s world is turned upside when he learns some devastating news about his mother Lily. Elsewhere, Enzo finds himself becoming increasingly intrigued by Sarah Salvatore, and Bonnie begins to struggle with the effects of being back in the real world.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - 500 Years of Solitude
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #7 - 500 Years of Solitude

    S5:E11

    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.

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Cyborg
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Cyborg

    S5:E15

    Clark finds himself up against Lex when he befriends Victor Stone, a half-machine, half-human subject who escapes from LuthorCorp with the aid of a sympathetic doctor.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Oracle
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Oracle

    S5:E21

    Clark and Martha are both visited by Jonathan's ghost, who warns them about Lionel and claims that Clark must kill him to stop him. Meanwhile Fine will do whatever it takes to get the vaccine from Lex.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Stay
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Stay

    S6:E14

    It’s Jeremy’s last day in Mystic Falls and Elena puts on a brave face as they reminisce about their past. Stefan and Caroline find themselves growing closer as they prepare Caroline’s family cabin for her mother to live out her final days. While packing up her office, Sheriff Forbes turns to Damon for help solving one of her remaining open cases involving Elena’s parents. Elsewhere, when a violent confrontation with Enzo leaves Jeremy wondering whether he should leave or not, Matt finds his own life on the line after Enzo lures him and Sarah Salvatore into his dangerous plan. Lastly, Caroline rushes to the hospital after learning her mother has taken a turn for the worse.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Home
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Home

    S5:E22

    Damon's plan causes a huge explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - The Walking Dead
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Walking Dead

    S4:E22

    As Graduation Day approaches, Caroline tries to distract Elena by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcements, but Elena won't be swayed from her new obsession. Sheriff Forbes calls Damon and Stefan to the hospital, where someone has been attacking patients. Still trying to force Katherine to help her, Bonnie refuses to give up on her plan to defeat Silas. As a violent wind storm causes a power outage in Mystic Falls, ghosts suddenly appear - some with good intentions and some bent on revenge.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Fracture
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Fracture

    S7:E12

    Lex tracks the amnesiac Kara to Detroit, where Lois follows him. An obsessive busboy infatuated with Kara shoots Lex, and Chloe has to determine whether to heal him or not.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - The Murder of One
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Murder of One

    S3:E18

    Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caroline and Matt in on the plan. After Klaus threatens someone close to Bonnie, she has no choice but to work on the spell he needs. Meanwhile, Klaus and Rebekah find the perfect motivator to convince Finn to cooperate with them, but Rebekah is more interested in her own brutal plan to take revenge on Damon. Stefan’s emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with Elena.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Christmas Through Your Eyes
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Christmas Through Your Eyes

    S6:E10

    With the holidays approaching, Bonnie attempts to replicate her favorite traditions, while reminiscing about happier times with her friends. Not able to return home to Mystic Falls for her favorite time of the year, Caroline is surprised when Sheriff Forbes brings the holidays to her at Whitmore College. Meanwhile, after discovering that Jo has gone missing, Alaric turns to Damon and Elena for help, while Liv and Luke find themselves at odds when Tyler approaches them with a risky plan. Elsewhere, Jeremy helps Matt carry out a plan to take down Enzo but grows concerned when Matt takes things too far. Lastly, Stefan is forced to break some devastating news to Caroline.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - I'll Remember
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #16 - I'll Remember

    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.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Pictures of You
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Pictures of You

    S4:E19

    After making a decision that infuriates Klaus, Elijah proposes a life-changing challenge for Rebekah. Caroline finds that her carefully laid plans for the perfect Senior Prom night are disrupted by Elena, so she turns to an amused Klaus for a solution. Determined to get through to Elena, Damon and Stefan both attend the prom, but the evening begins to spiral out of control despite their efforts. When Elena suddenly lashes out in a way no one could have predicted, Matt turns to Rebekah for help. Finally, Bonnie makes a terrifying discovery, and Klaus receives a message that could change everything.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Stiletto
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Stiletto

    S8:E19

    Lois believes that she needs a big story to secure her reputation as a star reporter but the red/blue blur continues to elude her. However, after Chloe is mugged, Lois steps in to fend off one of the attackers and uses the opportunity to pretend a new superhero, Stiletto, has come to town and is giving exclusives to Lois. Clark is concerned Lois will hurt herself pretending to be a superhero but after he is captured by thugs with kryptonite, Lois steps in to save the day.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - The House Guest
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The House Guest

    S2:E16

    Katherine’s mind games are getting on everyone’s nerves, but Damon, Stefan and Elena realize that her knowledge of Mystic Falls history will help them stay alive. Frustrated with her relationship with Matt, Caroline finds a new way to get his attention. Alaric makes a surprising confession to Jenna, and Katherine makes a different kind of confession to Damon. Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas and Luka that they should all be working together, but Jonas’ lack of trust leads to a violent and fiery confrontation.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Into the Wild
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Into the Wild

    S4:E13

    Shane leads an expedition to a desolate island off the coast of Nova Scotia, where he believes the secret of the cure lies hidden. On the trek to the island’s interior, Rebekah and Elena continue their bitter rivalry, Stefan does his best to keep the peace, and Damon accuses Shane of leading them into a trap. Bonnie and Jeremy try to figure out the message of the Hunter’s mark, while Shane reveals more of the legend of Silas and the witch Qetsiyah, along with his own personal history. Back in Mystic Falls, Tyler confronts Klaus, and Caroline is caught up in the violence that follows.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Gemini
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Gemini

    S7:E9

    A mysterious man who claims to be a product of Lex's latest project plants a bomb on Chloe and uses her to force Lois to get the truth from Lex.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Action
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Action

    S7:E5

    When a movie is shot in Smallville, Clark is forced to secretly use his powers to save someone from a runaway car... but somebody is looking and becomes Clark's biggest fan. Meanwhile, Lionel's fate is revealed.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Nemesis
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Nemesis

    S6:E19

    Lex and Clark get a chance to hash out their differences... when they're both trapped in a cave after an explosion, and Clark is unable to get them out without revealing his powers.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Sacrifice
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - The Sacrifice

    S2:E10

    Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy’s reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.

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    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Before Sunset
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Before Sunset

    S3:E21

    Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on Abby to help her with a difficult spell. As events spiral out of control, Elena is determined to protect Caroline, Damon and Stefan enlist Tyler’s help, while Bonnie and Jeremy take a terrifying risk to make sure her spell is effective. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.

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Caroline Dries Ratings Summary

"I'm Thinking of You All the While" is the best rated episode written by Caroline Dries. It scored 9.3/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/14/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Graduation".