The Best Episodes Written By Charlie Charbonneau

Every TV Episode Written by Charlie Charbonneau Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Stand by Me
    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Stand by Me

    S4:E15

    When Stefan arrives back in Mystic Falls with Elena and Jeremy, Caroline is immediately worried about Elena’s state of mind. Stefan reaches out to Dr. Fell and Matt for help. Still on the island, Damon relays somber news to Rebekah, and is surprised at her reaction. Together, Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn. Everyone is horrified when Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane’s plan. Finally, after Damon does his best to help her, Elena comes up with a plan of her own.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Because the Night
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Because the Night

    S4:E17

    Realizing that Elena needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City, where he lived and partied hard in the 1970s. When Rebekah also shows up in New York, she’s impressed with Elena’s secret agenda. Flashbacks reveal Damon’s hedonistic life in the underground club scene and a complicated encounter with Lexi. Meanwhile, Caroline and Stefan try to convince Klaus that it would be in his own best interest to help them track Silas down, and Bonnie struggles to keep her grasp on reality and do the right thing.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Brothers That Care Forgot
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Brothers That Care Forgot

    S2:E8

    Rebekah is on the run with baby Hope.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - City Beneath The Sea
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - City Beneath The Sea

    S2:E20

    Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    S1:E6

    Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Battle of New Orleans
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The Battle of New Orleans

    S1:E21

    Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Casket Girls
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #7 - The Casket Girls

    S1:E10

    Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.

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Charlie Charbonneau Ratings Summary

"Stand by Me" is the best rated episode written by Charlie Charbonneau. It scored 8.7/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/21/2013 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Because the Night".