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.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
The Last Day
star
8.04
3517 votes

#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.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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Klaus
star
8.03
3378 votes

#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.

Directors: Joshua Butler
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The Sun Also Rises
star
8.00
3482 votes

#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.

Directors: Paul M. Sommers
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As I Lay Dying
star
7.98
3618 votes

#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.

Directors: John Behring
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Rose
star
7.95
3823 votes

#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.

Directors: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Brian Young
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Know Thy Enemy
star
7.94
3645 votes

#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.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Mike Daniels
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The Dinner Party
star
7.93
3564 votes

#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.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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The Sacrifice
star
7.93
3858 votes

#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.

Directors: Ralph Hemecker
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Katerina
star
7.92
3645 votes

#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.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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The Last Dance
star
7.89
3425 votes

#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.

Directors: John Behring
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Daddy Issues
star
7.85
3807 votes

#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.

Directors: Joshua Butler
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By the Light of the Moon
star
7.85
3449 votes

#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.

Directors: Elizabeth Allen
Writer: Mike Daniels
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The House Guest
star
7.80
3452 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Katleman
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Masquerade
star
7.79
3726 votes

#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.

Directors: Charles Beeson
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The Return
star
7.79
3897 votes

#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.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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Kill or Be Killed
star
7.78
3484 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeff Woolnough
Writer: Mike Daniels
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The Descent
star
7.77
3647 votes

#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.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Plan B
star
7.77
3644 votes

#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.

Directors: John Behring
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Crying Wolf
star
7.76
3565 votes

#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.

Directors: David Von Ancken
Writer: Brian Young
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Bad Moon Rising
star
7.75
3694 votes

#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.

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Brave New World
star
7.69
3496 votes

#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.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Brian Young
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Memory Lane
star
7.68
3806 votes

#22 - Memory Lane

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2010

Katherine recalls the past.

Directors: Rob Hardy
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