The BEST episodes of The Vampire Diaries season 2
Every episode of The Vampire Diaries season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Vampire Diaries season 2!
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
#1 - The Last Day
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2011
Damon reveals that he is willing to go to incredible lengths to protect Elena from falling victim to Klaus's plans. Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together.
#2 - Klaus
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2011
Stefan and Damon are angry when they find out that Elena has taken matters into her own hands in the battle against Klaus. Tensions also rise between the brothers over the best way to protect her.
#3 - The Sun Also Rises
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/2011
Despite an unanticipated act of courage, events spin out of control in a frightening way.
#4 - As I Lay Dying
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/12/2011
Lives hang in the balance as the consequences of the sacrifice ritual play out.
#5 - Rose
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2010
Stefan and Damon come to Elena's assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information.
#6 - Know Thy Enemy
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/7/2011
Isobel unexpectedly returns, leaving Jenna devastated. Bonnie attempts to harness her ancestors' power. Stefan and Damon realise that they have a new weapon.
#7 - The Dinner Party
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2011
Stefan tells Elena about his darkest days. Trying to catch Elijah off guard, Damon arranges a dinner party.
#8 - The Sacrifice
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2010
Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy's reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.
#9 - Katerina
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2010
Elena puts herself in a dangerous position as she searches for the truth about Katherine's past and what her own future may hold. Knowing that Stefan would never agree to her plan, Elena swears Caroline to secrecy. Damon uses a new-found confidant to help him try to discover the real purpose and power of the moonstone. Jeremy and Bonnie meet Luka, a new student with a surprising family history.
#10 - The Last Dance
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/14/2011
As the students get ready for a 1960s-themed dance at the school, Elena begins receiving disturbing messages from the ancient vampire Klaus from an unusual source.
#11 - Daddy Issues
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2011
Johnathan Gilbert's return to Mystic Falls is an unhappy surprise to Elena, Jenna and Damon. Stefan does his best to reach out to a confused Tyler.
#12 - By the Light of the Moon
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2010
As the full moon nears, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for his transformation. Meanwhile, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger shows up looking for Mason.
#13 - The House Guest
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2011
Katherine's mind games cause everyone frustration, but Elena, Stefan and Damon realise that her knowledge of Mystic Falls' history could be crucial to their survival.
#14 - Masquerade
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2010
Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the masquerade ball.
#15 - The Return
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2010
Elena comes home to a nightmare; Damon realizes Katherine has returned; Tyler receives a surprise visit from his uncle.
#16 - Kill or Be Killed
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2010
Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason, and Sheriff Forbes receives startling information.
#17 - The Descent
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2011
While Damon tries to get the truth out of Jules, he asks Elena to keep an eye on Rose, a situation that turns unexpectedly dangerous.
#18 - Plan B
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2010
Katherine chooses a new victim. Bonnie discovers new information about Mason and shares it with Stefan.
#19 - Crying Wolf
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2011
Stefan and Elena attempt a romantic weekend getaway, not realizing that they've been followed. Damon attends a tea at the Historical Society.
#20 - Bad Moon Rising
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2010
Elena, Damon and Alaric go to Duke University to find Isobel's research into the paranormal and look for clues to the mystery surrounding the Lockwood family; Stefan faces a new danger in the woods; Tyler makes a shocking discovery about Mason.
#21 - Brave New World
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2010
When a confused and desperate Caroline leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon wants to take immediate action.
#22 - Memory Lane
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2010
Katherine recalls the past.