The Best Episodes Written By Thomas Brandon

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - We All Knew This Day Was Coming

   S4:E310/28/2021

   Hope realizes she has a difficult choice to make, much to Alaric's disapproval; Kaleb and MG come up with their own plan to help Hope; Alaric realizes he needs to relinquish control.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #2 - We're Gonna Need A Spotlight

   S1:E112/21/2019

   When Alaric decides to postpone the school’s annual talent show, Lizzie and Josie are determined to make sure the show goes on. Meanwhile, tensions arise when the students face a creature that lowers their inhibitions. Lastly, Alaric decides to play hooky with Emma

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - I’ll Tell You a Story

   S1:E153/21/2019

   When the fallout of Hope’s actions leaves her and Landon on the outs, she turns to Lizzie for help making things right. Meanwhile, Landon uncovers secrets about his past, while Josie looks into a secret that Alaric has been keeping.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - This Year Will Be Different

   S2:E210/17/2019

   Determined to move forward with her new life alone, Hope's latest hunt leads her on a collision course with the past. Landon's newfound status as the popular guy leads to tensions with Josie. MG contemplates telling Lizzie how he feels about her.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Screw Endgame

   S2:E511/14/2019

   As the Salvatore School prepares for its upcoming ‘80s-themed decade dance, Hope and Lizzie find themselves trapped inside a never-ending labyrinth with a monster on their trail.

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   7.4/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Malivore

   S1:E511/29/2018

   Tensions rise among the students after Alaric decides to give the students a bigger voice by forming an honor council. Determined to find out more about Landon’s past, Hope does a series of magical tests on him. Meanwhile, Alaric and Dorian take on the next creature to try and find out what they want and where they are coming from.

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   4.5/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Salvatore: The Musical!

   S3:E32/4/2021

   The students prepare to put on a musical about the founding of the Salvatore School at the behest of their mysterious new guidance counselor. Meanwhile, as Landon throws himself into writing the musical and Lizzie, Josie, Kaleb and Jed dive into their roles, Hope distances herself from the musical.

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   4.2/10(13 votes)

   #8 - Copenhagen

   S1:E112/27/2025

   Trying to prove he's not the mole at his agency, an analyst makes a discovery that upends his life.

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   4.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - You're a Long Way From Home

   S4:E611/18/2021

   Josie and Lizzie search for answers which leads Lizzie to uncover a dangerous plan. Cleo works on tracking down Hope, who does not want to be found. Hope pays a visit to a familiar face. Meanwhile, Landon gets some clarity and a surprise visitor.

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    3.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Glass House

    S1:E212/27/2025

    Alexander and The Orphanage are forced to work together, building a trap with Alexander as the bait.

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    3.1/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The Orphanage

    S1:E812/27/2025

    As Alexander races against the clock, Parker discovers a secret message hiding in plain sight.

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