The Vampire Diaries: Season 8
The final season of The Vampire Diaries begins a few months after it left off, with Damon and Enzo on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil. During the search to find them, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series focuses on the lives, loves, dangers, and disasters in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, where creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath the town.
- The narrative centers on two vampire brothers who are obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
- The television series is developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec and is based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith.
- The main cast includes Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and Kat Graham.
Season overview
The final season of The Vampire Diaries begins a few months after it left off, with Damon and Enzo on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil. During the search to find them, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they discover Sybil's motive, they must do everything in their power to prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Caroline and Stefan take a big step in their relationship, but when Stefan is forced to turn off his humanity to protect the people he loves their plans are put on hold.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Hello, Brother
Oct 21, 2016 · 43 min
Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles holding onto hope that they will
Today Will Be Different
Oct 28, 2016 · 43 min
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 a
You Decided That I Was Worth Saving
Nov 4, 2016 · 42 min
As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most importa
An Eternity of Misery
Nov 11, 2016 · 43 min
Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after ga
Coming Home Was a Mistake
Nov 18, 2016 · 43 min
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 mak
Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
Dec 2, 2016 · 43 min
When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the c
The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You
Dec 9, 2016 · 43 min
Faced with the fallout from his interaction with Cade, Stefan is determined to have one thing go right – Christmas Eve with Caroline. However, when Damon and Sybil crash their Chri
We Have History Together
Jan 13, 2017 · 43 min
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 l
The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch
Jan 20, 2017 · 43 min
Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil’s request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. Bonnie returns from Paris wearing a vile of Enzo’s blood making Car
Nostalgia's a Bitch
Jan 27, 2017 · 43 min
Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon’s mind and run into familiar faces from the past, only to discover Stefan is the
You Made a Choice to Be Good
Feb 3, 2017 · 43 min
Cade returns to Mystic Falls and presents Damon and Stefan with additional assignments, each with unthinkable consequences. Even with tension growing in their friendship, Caroline
What Are You?
Feb 10, 2017 · 42 min
In order to save Stefan’s soul, Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal. Alaric and Matt refuse to hand the journal over as it may contain the key to destroyin
The Lies Will Catch Up To You
Feb 17, 2017 · 43 min
Damon and Alaric come face to face with an old enemy after they obtain a weapon that may be able to destroy Cade. Stefan is held captive by a surprising acquaintance and is forced
It’s Been a Hell of a Ride
Feb 24, 2017 · 43 min
Damon and Stefan must join forces against Cade in order to save Elena’s casket. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric deal with their daughters’ burgeoning magical powers.
We’re Planning a June Wedding
Mar 3, 2017 · 43 min
A wedding is quickly planned in order for Damon and Stefan to lure a dangerous enemy out into the open. This looming threat puts the fate of Mystic Falls in eminent danger and must
I Was Feeling Epic
Mar 10, 2017 · 43 min
With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.