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The Vampire Diaries

Season 3

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and the Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge.

Air dateSep 15, 2011
Episodes22

Episodes

  1. 1. The Birthday Sep 15, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.8
  2. 2. The Hybrid Sep 22, 2011 · 41 min · ★ 7.0
  3. 3. The End of the Affair Sep 29, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 6.2
  4. 4. Disturbing Behavior Oct 6, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 6.5
  5. 5. The Reckoning Oct 13, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
  6. 6. Smells Like Teen Spirit Oct 20, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
  7. 7. Ghost World Oct 27, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
  8. 8. Ordinary People Nov 3, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 8.8
  9. 9. Homecoming Nov 10, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.8
  10. 10. The New Deal Jan 5, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
  11. 11. Our Town Jan 12, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
  12. 12. The Ties That Bind Jan 19, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
  13. 13. Bringing Out the Dead Feb 2, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 6.8
  14. 14. Dangerous Liaisons Feb 9, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
  15. 15. All My Children Feb 16, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
  16. 16. 1912 Mar 15, 2012 · 42 min · ★ 7.4
  17. 17. Break On Through Mar 22, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 6.6
  18. 18. The Murder of One Mar 29, 2012 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
  19. 19. Heart of Darkness Apr 19, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
  20. 20. Do Not Go Gentle Apr 26, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
  21. 21. Before Sunset May 3, 2012 · 42 min · ★ 7.8
  22. 22. The Departed May 10, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.5