The Vampire Diaries: Season 5
The fifth season of the television series The Vampire Diaries continues the overarching narrative saga across twenty-two episodes. The drama and sci-fi and fantasy series, as documented by the Movie Database, follows the story of two vampire brothers who are obsessed. The season maintains the supernatural themes established in the earlier television broadcast and streaming availability, presenting further development
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on two vampire brothers who are obsessed.
- The overarching saga continues across the television series run.
- The program is classified under the drama and sci-fi and fantasy genres.
- The series is available for streaming and cataloged via the Movie Database.
Season overview
The fifth season of the television series The Vampire Diaries continues the overarching narrative saga across twenty-two episodes. The drama and sci-fi and fantasy series, as documented by the Movie Database, follows the story of two vampire brothers who are obsessed. The season maintains the supernatural themes established in the earlier television broadcast and streaming availability, presenting further developments in the lives of the characters involved in the ongoing saga. As indicated in the available production and streaming records, the season unfolds through its designated episode count, continuing the narrative established in previous seasons of the program. Viewers engaging with the platform can access the content through the provided streaming services, while archival data tracks the ongoing engagement with the series on the Movie Database.
Episode Guide
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
Oct 3, 2013
As the fifth season opens, Elena, after a passionate summer with Damon, heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roommate. Plus, a terrifying appearance by Silas.
True Lies
Oct 10, 2013
A fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks for help finding Stefan.
Original Sin
Oct 17, 2013
Elena and Katherine both dream that Stefan is in danger and convince Damon to help them find him. But their plans are thwarted by a mysterious woman who seems to know everything ab
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Oct 24, 2013
Damon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, which ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey. Caroline makes an effort to know Jesse better.
Monster's Ball
Oct 31, 2013
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 disturbi
Handle with Care
Nov 7, 2013
Silas announces his new goal to Damon and Elena. Tessa tells Stefan about her next move. Katherine discovers an unexpected consequence of being human and realises she needs a new p
Death and the Maiden
Nov 14, 2013
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
Dead Man on Campus
Nov 21, 2013
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 secr
The Cell
Dec 5, 2013
Caroline offers Stefan an unusual form of therapy. Meanwhile, Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that he has kept secret for decades, and she shares with him som
Fifty Shades of Grayson
Dec 12, 2013
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 hist
500 Years of Solitude
Jan 23, 2014
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 mothe
The Devil Inside
Jan 30, 2014
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
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Feb 6, 2014
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. Ty
No Exit
Feb 27, 2014
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
Gone Girl
Mar 6, 2014
Nadia recalls her centuries-long search for her mother. Stefan, Caroline and Matt come up with a desperate plan to save Elena's life. Damon baits Tyler into an ugly confrontation a
While You Were Sleeping
Mar 20, 2014
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 searchin
Rescue Me
Mar 27, 2014
Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.
Resident Evil
Apr 17, 2014
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
Man on Fire
Apr 24, 2014
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.
What Lies Beneath
May 1, 2014
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
Promised Land
May 8, 2014
Stefan and Elena become stranded in a remote location, after escaping from Markos, and he gets philosophical about her relationship with Damon. Damon sets a trap for Markos. Bonnie
Home
May 15, 2014
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.