The Vampire Diaries: Season 8
2016 · 16 episodes · ★ 7.2
What Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries
Months after Damon and Enzo vanished from the Armory crypt, Stefan keeps searching for them, while Bonnie tries to hold on to the hope of finding them. When it's suspected that someone from Stefan's past could be the next target, the group travels to North Carolina. Damon's spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood, and Sybil ends up plunging him into a catatonic state. Meanwhile, Cade returns to Mystic Falls with new assignments for the Salvatore brothers and craves the souls of the town's residents. Caroline and Matt take on the job of protecting them, and Stefan finds himself torn between his loyalties and his decisions.
Season 8 Episodes
8x01 Hello, Brother
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 be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline and Alaric fearing that someone – or something – may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.
Directing: Michael A. Allowitz · Writing: Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec · Starring: Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Tierney Smith, Demetrius Bridges, Lily Rose Smith
8x02 Today Will Be Different
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 attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. At the Armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. Finally, Caroline gets an unexpected surprise from Stefan.
Directing: Pascal Verschooris · Writing: Melinda Hsu Taylor · Starring: Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Tristin Mays, Tierney Smith, Nathalie Kelley
8x03 You Decided That I Was Worth Saving
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 important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.
Directing: Mike Karasick · Writing: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: Michael Trevino, Tierney Smith, Marguerite MacIntyre, Lily Rose Smith
8x04 An Eternity of Misery
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 gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.
Directing: Rob Hardy · Writing: Brett Matthews, Neil Reynolds · Starring: Michael Trevino, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Tierney Smith, Lily Rose Smith
8x05 Coming Home Was a Mistake
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 make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Elsewhere, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo, while Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he’s received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them.
Directing: James L. Thompson III · Writing: Céline Geiger · Starring: Michael Trevino, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Tierney Smith, Demetrius Bridges
8x06 Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
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 clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.
Directing: Paul Wesley · Writing: Alan B. McElroy · Starring: Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Tierney Smith, Lily Rose Smith, Nathalie Kelley
8x07 The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You Mid-Season Finale
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 Christmas Eve dinner, which had been joined by Alaric, Matt and Peter, things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan’s past, Cade’s attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision.
Directing: Tanya Hamilton · Writing: Shukree Hassan Tilghman · Starring: Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Samuel Goergen, Tierney Smith, Lily Rose Smith
8x08 We Have History Together
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 leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her. Meanwhile, Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade as they test the morals of a young doctor, Tara.
Directing: Ian Somerhalder · Writing: Matthew D'Ambrosio · Starring: Demetrius Bridges, Nathalie Kelley, Joel Gretsch, Sammi Hanratty
8x09 The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch
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 Caroline, wonder if she will become a vampire. Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Bonnie and Enzo all attend the Miss Mystic Falls pageant where Sybil continues to taunt Damon with memories of Elena.
Directing: Geoff Wing Shotz · Writing: Neil Reynolds, Penny Cox · Starring: Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Demetrius Bridges, Nathalie Kelley, Sammi Hanratty
8x10 Nostalgia's a Bitch
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 key to Damon’s fate. It’s a race against time for the bell as both Sybil and her sister Seline jockey for its control.
Directing: Kellie Cyrus · Writing: Brett Matthews · Starring: Michael Trevino, Evan Gamble, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Jasmine Guy
8x11 You Made a Choice to Be Good
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 and Matt do their best to protect the town’s residents from Cade’s appetite for their souls. Bonnie and Enzo hit the road on a romantic trip, taking the bell with them in hopes to keep it safe.
Directing: Carol Banker · Writing: Melinda Hsu Taylor, Céline Geiger · Starring: Demetrius Bridges, Wolé Parks, Reece Odum
8x12 What Are You?
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 destroying Cade. Caroline desperately tries to connect with Stefan before Cade goes through with his plan.
Directing: Darren Genet · Writing: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: Chris Wood, Persia White, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Jaz Sinclair
8x13 The Lies Will Catch Up To You
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 to confront a dark secret from his past. Meanwhile, Caroline and Matt try to keep Stefan’s violent history from destroying him. Cade focuses his attention on Bonnie and digs deep into her mind.
Directing: Tony Solomons · Writing: Neil Reynolds · Starring: Chris Wood, Tierney Smith, Demetrius Bridges, Lily Rose Smith
8x14 It’s Been a Hell of a Ride
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.
Directing: Pascal Verschooris · Writing: Brett Matthews, Shukree Hassan Tilghman · Starring: Chris Wood, Tierney Smith, Lily Rose Smith, Wolé Parks
8x15 We’re Planning a June Wedding
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 be destroyed.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Melinda Hsu Taylor · Starring: Tierney Smith, Demetrius Bridges, Lily Rose Smith, Kayla Ewell
8x16 I Was Feeling Epic Season Finale
With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.
Directing: Julie Plec · Writing: Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec · Starring: Nina Dobrev, Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Michael Trevino
Season 8 Cast
Michael MalarkeyEnzo St. John16 episodes
Matthew DavisAlaric Saltzman16 episodes
Tierney SmithLizzie Saltzman (voice)11 episodes
Lily Rose SmithJosie Saltzman10 episodes
Kristen Lee GutoskieSeline9 episodes
Demetrius BridgesDorian Williams9 episodes
Wolé ParksCade8 episodes
Joel GretschPeter Maxwell7 episodes
Michael TrevinoTyler Lockwood5 episodes
Allison ScagliottiGeorgie Dowling4 episodes
Marguerite MacIntyreSheriff Liz Forbes3 episodes
Jaz SinclairBeatrice Bennett2 episodes
Jasmine GuySheila 'Grams' Bennett2 episodes
Julia VasiTrudy Sulez2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries have?
Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries has 16 episodes.
When Did Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries Premiere?
Aired October 21, 2016.
Where to Watch Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 8?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 8x16, "I Was Feeling Epic," with a 8.3.