The BEST episodes written by Julie Plec
#1 - When the Saints Go Marching In
The Originals - Season 5 - Episode 13
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
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#2 - I Was Feeling Epic
The Vampire Diaries - Season 8 - Episode 16
With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.
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#3 - The Departed
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 22
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything; Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.
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#4 - The Tale of Two Wolves
The Originals - Season 5 - Episode 12
With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.
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#6 - The Devil Is Damned
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 13
Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson become pawns in Vincent's dangerous plan.
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#7 - Graduation
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 23
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.
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#8 - Rebirth
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 1
Hayley struggles with her powers. Marcel sides with Klaus and gets revenge over the wolves. Esther is busy plotting her own plans. Everyone wants control over the city.
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#9 - The Map of Moments
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 9
Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.
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#10 - I'm Thinking of You All the While
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 22
In the aftermath of Jo and Alaric's wedding, an unexpected, and definitely uninvited guest shows up, putting Elena's life in jeopardy. Despite Matt's attempt to leave town to save himself, Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after finding herself on the receiving end of a twisted plan.
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#11 - Crescent City
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 13
Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.
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#13 - Klaus
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 19
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.
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#14 - Nothing Gold Can Stay
Containment - Season 1 - Episode 11
Lex and Leo clash over their next move after a failed plan threatens to unravel their entire case. When word begins to spread that there may be a way out of the cordon, Jana considers her options. Finally, an unexpected turn of events brings Jake and Katie closer than ever.
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#15 - God's Gonna Trouble the Water
The Originals - Season 5 - Episode 7
Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.
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#16 - A Closer Walk with Thee
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 20
A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.
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#17 - The River in Reverse
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 8
In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebekah stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.
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#18 - Sinners and Saints
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 5
Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.
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#22 - Ordinary People
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 8
With help from Elena and Bonnie, Alaric tries to decipher the meaning behind his recent discovery Elena and Rebekah engage in a mean-girl power struggle, until Rebekah finally reveals some of her family's ancient secrets and the violent past she shares with Klaus and Elijah. Damon tries a reckless new approach to make a breakthrough with Stefan, and they're both surprised by an unlikely ally.
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#23 - Let Her Go
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 15
Everybody gathers for the funeral of Liz Forbes. Elena is worried Caroline isn't coping as well as everyone believes.
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#24 - Daddy Issues
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 13
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.
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#25 - Memorial
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 2
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.
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#26 - Smells Like Teen Spirit
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 6
On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus.
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#27 - 500 Years of Solitude
The Vampire Diaries - Season 5 - Episode 11
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 Caroline indulges in some scandalous behavior.
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#30 - Yellow Ledbetter
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 2
Elena comes to terms with the loss of Damon with the help of Alaric. Enzo convinces Caroline to join him as he tracks down Damon and Bonnie. Meanwhile, Matt worries about Jeremy who is spending time with Sarah, a mysterious girl who has recently arrived in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Tripp, leader of the community protection program, tells Matt about his connection to the town. Lastly, with the Other Side destroyed and gone for good, Damon and Bonnie reluctantly band together to uncover the mystery of where they are and how they are going to get back home.
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#31 - The Birthday
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 1
It's Elena's 18th birthday, and as she searches for Stefan, Damon tries to keep her from doing anything that might draw Klaus's attention.
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#32 - Masquerade
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 7
Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the masquerade ball.
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#33 - Let the Right One In
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 17
Stefan is forced to make a frightening decision. Matt is hopeful that his mom, Kelly, will stay. And, after Caroline's car breaks down in a storm, she makes a horrific discovery that shocks everyone in town.
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#34 - The Return
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 1
Elena comes home to a nightmare; Damon realizes Katherine has returned; Tyler receives a surprise visit from his uncle.
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#35 - O Come, All Ye Faithful
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 9
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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#37 - Stand by Me
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 15
Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn. Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane's plan.
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#38 - We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 6
Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused and she makes a painful confession to Stefan. Matt gives Damon startling information about Professor Shane.
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#40 - I'll Never Give Up Hope
Legacies - Season 2 - Episode 1
Hope becomes more determined than ever to find her way back to Mystic Falls; Alaric continues looking into the night Malivore was destroyed; as the students leave for summer vacation, Landon stays behind to keep an eye on Rafael.
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#42 - Bloodlines
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 11
Damon goes to Georgia to suprise an old flame, Bree, and enlist her help. Meanwhile, Stefan uncovers a startling clue to the past.
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#43 - The Turning Point
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 10
When Sheriff Forbes tells Damon of another attack, he offers to track down the killer, learning startling information about the town's founding families.
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#44 - Hello, Brother
The Vampire Diaries - Season 8 - Episode 1
Stefan searches tirelessly for Damon and Enzo months after their mysterious disappearance.
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#46 - Children of the Damned
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 13
Stefan and Damon recall the incidents that led to the rift in their relationship.
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#47 - I to Die, You to Live
Containment - Season 1 - Episode 2
Lex learns that a woman who had close contact with an infected patient is missing; Jake's resentment toward Lex causes him to spiral; Katie keeps a watchful eye on her students; Teresa learns her friends may have been exposed to the virus.
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#48 - Blood Brothers
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 20
Elena learns what happened when Damon and Stefan were turned. Pearl has an ugly confrontation with John Gilbert. Jeremy and Anna get closer.
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#49 - Lost Girls
The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 - Episode 6
In flashbacks, Stefan reveals to Elena the Salvatore family history, including how his rivalry with Damon began. In the present, Damon impulsively takes control of Vicki's future.
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#50 - Pilot
Containment - Season 1 - Episode 1
An urban quarantine is enforced in Atlanta after a deadly outbreak of a mysterious disease; Lex Carnahan, a policeman, has to keep peace on the streets while doctors race to find a way to stem the epidemic.
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