The BEST episodes of The Vampire Diaries season 4

Every episode of The Vampire Diaries season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Vampire Diaries season 4!

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
Graduation
star
8.10
2276 votes

#1 - Graduation

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2013

It's Graduation Day. Damon's life is in danger and Elena faces an epic confrontation. Plus, Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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The Walking Dead
star
7.92
2337 votes

#2 - The Walking Dead

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2013

Someone has been attacking patients at the hospital. A violent wind storm causes a power outage and ghosts suddenly appear - some with good intentions and some bent on revenge.

Directors: Rob Hardy
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After School Special
star
7.86
2501 votes

#3 - After School Special

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2013

Rebekah is back with a vengeance. Bonnie is uncomfortable when her father, Rudy Hopkins, accepts the role of Interim Mayor.

Directors: David Von Ancken
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Memorial
star
7.84
2964 votes

#4 - Memorial

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2012

Stefan and Damon argue about what is best for Elena. Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April, enrolling at Mystic Falls High.

Directors: Rob Hardy
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Down the Rabbit Hole
star
7.80
2432 votes

#5 - Down the Rabbit Hole

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2013

Damon has an ugly run-in with a Hunter, Vaughn, and realizes he is one of the Five. Stefan admits his feelings about possibly becoming human.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Writer: Jose Molina
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She's Come Undone
star
7.79
2342 votes

#6 - She's Come Undone

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013

The Salvatore brothers ask for backup from a surprising source when Elena calls their bluff. Katherine is suspicious when Bonnie makes her an offer.

Directors: Darnell Martin
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O Come, All Ye Faithful
star
7.78
2754 votes

#7 - O Come, All Ye Faithful

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2012

It's a winter wonderland in Mystic Falls. Plus, Professor Shane reveals a piece of ancient history that leaves everyone speechless.

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Stand by Me
star
7.78
2308 votes

#8 - Stand by Me

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2013

Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn. Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane's plan.

Directors: Lance Anderson
Writer: Julie Plec
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We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
star
7.77
2841 votes

#9 - We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012

Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused and she makes a painful confession to Stefan. Matt gives Damon startling information about Professor Shane.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
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American Gothic
star
7.76
2347 votes

#10 - American Gothic

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/28/2013

While in a small town in Pennsylvania with Rebekah, Elena has a surprising encounter with Elijah. Klaus receives Caroline's reluctant help.

Directors: Kellie Cyrus
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My Brother's Keeper
star
7.75
2812 votes

#11 - My Brother's Keeper

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2012

At the annual Miss Mystic Falls Pageant, Elena and Caroline give April advice, while Tyler and Hayley work together on a secret project.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Pictures of You
star
7.73
2451 votes

#12 - Pictures of You

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2013

When Caroline's plans for the perfect Senior Prom night are disrupted by Elena, she turns to an amused Klaus for a solution. Bonnie makes a terrifying discovery.

Directors: J. Miller Tobin
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The Rager
star
7.73
2915 votes

#13 - The Rager

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2012

Elena learns confronting Rebekah can be dangerous. Tyler gets a surprise visit from Hayley, a werewolf who helped him with Klaus.

Directors: Lance Anderson
Writer: Brian Young
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A View to a Kill
star
7.72
2519 votes

#14 - A View to a Kill

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/31/2013

When the 1980s Decade Dance at the high school is cancelled by Mayor Hopkins, Stefan finds a charming way to make it up to a disappointed Rebekah.

Directors: Brad Turner
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The Five
star
7.72
3093 votes

#15 - The Five

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2012

At a fraternity costume party, Damon gives Elena a lesson in choosing a victim. Klaus reveals an encounter with a group of vampire hunters - flashing back to 12th century Italy.

Directors: Joshua Butler
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Catch Me If You Can
star
7.66
2556 votes

#16 - Catch Me If You Can

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2013

Jeremy is furious when Klaus tries to control him by putting Matt’s life in danger. Damon coaches Jeremy as he prepares to take on Klaus’ new vampires, but they find that Kol has beaten them to it. Kol makes it clear that he will stop at nothing to convince everyone to give up the search for the cure. Looking for a new ally, Rebekah reminds Stefan that they were once close friends. When Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Hopkins question Shane about his involvement in the Founders’ Council deaths, Bonnie steps in with questions of her own. Elena tries to negotiate with Klaus to keep Jeremy safe.

Directors: John Dahl
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We'll Always Have Bourbon Street
star
7.65
2501 votes

#17 - We'll Always Have Bourbon Street

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2012

Damon and Stefan visit New Orleans in hopes of finding someone who remembers their last visit in 1942.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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The Killer
star
7.64
2779 votes

#18 - The Killer

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2012

Stefan and Klaus form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor has unleashed. Professor Shane works with Bonnie.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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The Originals
star
7.64
2549 votes

#19 - The Originals

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2013

Klaus returns to his past in New Orleans and meets with his former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire with control over the city's inhabitants.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Writer: Julie Plec
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Because the Night
star
7.63
2377 votes

#20 - Because the Night

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/21/2013

Realizing that Elena needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City. Flashbacks reveal Damon's hedonistic life there in the 1970s.

Directors: Garreth Stover
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Growing Pains
star
7.61
3306 votes

#21 - Growing Pains

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2012

In the fourth season premiere, Elena awakens after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true. Damon is furious with Stefan, and takes out his rage on Matt.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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Bring It On
star
7.61
2410 votes

#22 - Bring It On

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/14/2013

Elena's new outlook has everyone concerned. Damon and Rebekah work together, but his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus tries to use Hayley.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Into the Wild
star
7.50
2523 votes

#23 - Into the Wild

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/2013

Shane leads an expedition to a desolate island, where he believes the secret of the cure lies hidden. Rebekah and Elena continue their bitter rivalry.

Watch Now:Apple TV