Episode guide
The Vampire Diaries: Season 5
22 episodes · premiered Oct 3, 2013
The hit series enters its fifth season with some characters headed off to college, Katherine trying to survive as a human and a shocking Salvatore secret.
- Episode 1: I Know What You Did Last Summer Oct 3, 2013 · 43m 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.
- Episode 2: True Lies Oct 10, 2013 · 43m A fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks for help finding Stefan.
- Episode 3: Original Sin Oct 17, 2013 · 42m 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 about…
- Episode 4: For Whom the Bell Tolls Oct 24, 2013 · 43m 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.
- Episode 5: Monster's Ball Oct 31, 2013 · 43m 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 disturbing…
- Episode 6: Handle with Care Nov 7, 2013 · 42m 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 place to…
- Episode 7: Death and the Maiden Nov 14, 2013 · 43m 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 for help…
- Episode 8: Dead Man on Campus Nov 21, 2013 · 43m 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 secret…
- Episode 9: The Cell Dec 5, 2013 · 42m 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 some…
- Episode 10: Fifty Shades of Grayson Dec 12, 2013 · 43m 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 history of…
- Episode 11: 500 Years of Solitude Jan 23, 2014 · 43m 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 mother; and…
- Episode 12: The Devil Inside Jan 30, 2014 · 43m 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. Enzo…
- Episode 13: Total Eclipse of the Heart Feb 6, 2014 · 43m 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. Tyler…
- Episode 14: No Exit Feb 27, 2014 · 43m 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 set a…
- Episode 15: Gone Girl Mar 6, 2014 · 43m 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 and seeks…
- Episode 16: While You Were Sleeping Mar 20, 2014 · 43m 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 searching for…
- Episode 17: Rescue Me Mar 27, 2014 · 43m Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.
- Episode 18: Resident Evil Apr 17, 2014 · 43m 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. Bonnie…
- Episode 19: Man on Fire Apr 24, 2014 · 42m 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.
- Episode 20: What Lies Beneath May 1, 2014 · 42m 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 Tyler…
- Episode 21: Promised Land May 8, 2014 · 42m 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 admits…
- Episode 22: Home May 15, 2014 · 43m 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.