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COMPLETE SONGLIST FOR MEMORY LANE (EP204)

KILL OR BE KILLED (EP205) SHORT PROMO (SPOILER WARNING!)

INSIDE THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: PART 1, FEATURING CANDICE ACCOLA & KEVIN WILLIAMSON

A trip down Memory Lane with Katherine, Damon and Mason getting in each other’s personal space, and – finally – Katherine and Elena will meet face to face. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, we hope, because explosions of any kind in Mystic Falls are always entertaining for viewers.

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  • Nina Rivette

    I love that the writers turned Katherine into a complex character! Villains are much more fascinating when they have the incalculability of human life about them as opposed to being purely evil.

  • Spring

    um yeah, well that was AMAZING!!! i almost feel sorry for katherine beccause she actually loved stefan, and i really thought that elena and stefan got into a fight :( can’t wait for the next episode, i hope stefan and elena stay together and i really hope damon and elena make up!!

  • Lina

    i thot they were rly fighting too! i was so mad at the writers except tht i was hoping tht because of the fight elena and damon wud start dating, i like it either way mostly stefan but i feel bad for damon. oh well im glad they werent rly and damon and elena will make up soon :) i dnt feel bad for katherine cuz she was still manipiulating them even tho she loved stefan, she had to compell him not to b afraid so she doesnt deserve him. if he rly loved her like damon than he wudnt need to b compelled

  • eve

    GREAT EPISODE!! Full of action pact excitement. Loved the flashbacks. Although now I have more questions. What is Katherine really up to? It can’t be for Stefan because if she did love him she had 164 years before this to come back. I’m so confused. lol Ok I was seriously rooting for Caroline. But damn she was such a b—-. Found myself hoping she’d meet the same fate as Vicki. Love Stefan and Elena alone times. I am 100% for Stefan and Elena. However, even I can be pushed too far. I did not like when Katherine made her b-tchy little comment,”Damon being Damon” The poor guy loved her, and that’s how she treats him. What a evil witch. Damon really needs to go back to being a badass manwhore a player. Have to say love Mason.

  • Lili

    Wowww what an intense episode. How charming were those flashback scenes? I was happy to see at least one of the tomb vampires, Henry, back in 1864. That was cool. George Lockwood was interesting too and of course the deal he and Katherine had made. Very interesting.
    Damon, trying to change Jenna’s mind about him was kind of cute. Somehow, I missed Jeremy in the episode.
    Loved the whole “interrogation” scene between Stefan and Katherine. I must say that I, somehow, feel for Katherine. Yes, she’s a manipulative, cold and selfish b****. But even she feels love deep down there. She truly loved-and still does- Stefan.
    I liked how Damon confessed his love for Elena again even though it was indirectly. He told Kat that he wasn’t jealous of Stefan being with her (that day) but jealous of something else meaning Stefan being with Elena. And when she told him not to play the hero because he would just get killed he said that at least he knew it would be worth it this time.
    The face-to-face-coming of Elena and Kat kind of disappointed me. I expected more!
    And my guess turned out to be right. Caroline is serving, even though unwillingly, Katherine. Very smart of Elena and Stefan to figure her out. Well done!
    I’m very curious to know what has actually happened to Mason. How did he end up killing someone etc. that triggered on the curse?!
    These are my first thoughts. Of course I have to rewatch it and think again. :)

  • Brooke

    Man, I really want to know what Katharine meant when she told Elena that she is asking the wrong questions. Any body have any idea’s?

    Loved that they showed that Katharine does have a heart and does love Stefan, but she def is up to something else because other wise she could of just taken Stefan with her when she left that night.

    When Elena and Katharine met face to face you could just tell the air left the room. haha

  • pam

    Wow, fantastic episode. Katherine certainly is one badass,selfish b. I can’t figure out why she is really back. Can’t wait for the truth to come out. So happy that Elena and Stefan figured out that Katherine had done something to Caroline.(had me going for a while) So happy that there fight was for show, love there romance. Why can’t Damon backoff Mason. Mason said he didn’t want to fight. Love Jennas attitude with Damon. What is the deal with that stone? When Katherine and Elena were in the same room, really felt scared for Elena. Loved the wardrobe in the flashback scenes. Oh yeah, who did Mason kill and why?

  • Annie

    I don’t feel sorry for that bitch from hell! She killed 26 of her friends, her allies, and completely manipulated the poor puppy-like human Damon. He was more devoted to her than Saint Stefan, and she totally played the poor guy. That cute little scene between Damon and Elena was only a dream :( I knew it was too good to be true. It was really adorable though. And Elena DID tell Jenna to be nice to Damon. Hmm…so only Elena is allowed to be mean to him? Okay then. I have resigned myself to the fact that this season will be hell for Damon. Damn. I was hoping that fight between Stefan and Elena was real. They need a healthy fight. I was hoping it would be Damon busting in to protect Elena from Katherine. Guess not :( I did like how Damon all but flat out said Elena was worth dying for…made me go “aw.” this season, he’s going to be the one taking care of everyone. While he’s still pretty wrecked himself. I feel for the guy. Maybe him stepping up will finally prove to Elena that he’s more than worth her time. *sighs*

  • Angie

    This episode was amazing. I think I’m in love with Paul Wesley now. He is an AMAZING actor. He totally fooled me tons of times, plus you could just see his raw emotion when he talked to Katherine. Oh, I love Paul Wesley! I love Stefan, too :)

    Nina was also brilliant, might I add.

    Man, this episode was so INTENSE. I’m intrigued with Katherine now. I know they made us think that she’s all in love with Stefan, and I think she really is attatched to him, but there’s obviously something more going on there. I think they’re going to convince us that she came back for Stefan, only to have us learn later down the line that she came back for something else.

    Loved, loved, loved, Stefan & Elena during this episode. I was so scared for them! I was literally on the edge of my seat just hoping they’d make it through. And they did! (for now) I’m scared for them yet at the same time I’ve never loved them more.

    And poor, poor, Caroline. Scared for her life. I was mad at her but I get why she did it. I’m just glad Elena saw through her.

    But where’s Bonnie, Jeremy, and Matt????

  • Dodo

    Katherine really treid to get Damon mad about her spending time with Stefan and wanted to make him jealous. He slapped her in the face with ” just this time it will be worht it”. She looked pissed after that. She is clearly back for more then just win Stefan back.

  • ava

    Talk about hanging off the edge of your seat excitement. How they manage to outdo the previous episode blows our minds. How cute was Jenna, everytime Damon tried to get alone with Elena. In would come overprotective Aunt Jenna. What was the deal with bringing out the good silver for a barbacue, would have been nice to see a little romance between her and Alaric. Stefan definetly had our hearts racing tonight. Thank god he was just playing Katherine. Love Love Love the romance and devotion he has for Elena. Would it have killed them to give us a little more romance between Elena and Stefan. I mean the best love scenes are after a good old fight. Thank god they figured out what Katherine was up to using Caroline. Had us worried for a while. Love Mason, damn he is a cutie. Loved what he said to Damon after the stabbing. He looks like a tough kickass guy. Hope he stays on the show. Katherine is such a crazy badass, hate her. But at the same time really enjoy her. No idea how anyone can take this crazy bitch out. Damon really needs to get back to the old Damon. The Damon that didn’t give a rats ass what anyone thought. The badass crazy Damon that used people.

  • Georgia Peach

    Enjoyed the episode tonight. Stefan was in love with Katherine, she did not compell him, as I thought. Once again Stefan and Elena are being secretive and keeping their “break-up” plan from Damon, whose help they are going to need. Katherine is not affected by vervain or Bonnie’s witchy powers. Obviously, Stefan never had the upperhand on Katherine, she had it on him. Stefan seems to make one bad decision after another. At least Elena was civil to Damon during the barbecue. I am beginning to suspect Katherine and Mason may be working together, just a hunch. Katherine may be the reason Mason committed murder and is now afflicted with the curse. Nice way to control him. This episode did not change my mind regarding Katherine, she is pure evil. What was she running from back in 1864? Klaus maybe? Damon runs into Katherine, who tells her about his werewolf encounter. She tells him to not be a hero or he’ll end up dead, which Damon replies, been there, done that, it would actually be worth it this time. Zing! YAY Damon! Don’t think Katherine will be maipulating Damon again. He is done with her. However, I have to wonder why Katherine was trying to keep Damon from going after Mason.

  • vampsfever

    i was actually shoutin through the tv Elena dont u remember Caroline is a vamp[dont get her mad]…i loved Elena not givin up to find out what was wrong with her Stefan..jeeez i was mad at Caroline but i dont want her dead…she could just have told Stefan…all what they’ve been through..[come on caroline]..Stefan was so hott[always is] burning kathrine face with that vervain.[so u gonna torture me now]…stefan should have answer that by sayin[hell yes B****]…..i dont even want to talk about the BREAKUP seen cause i’m not recovered from it yet[even though it wasnt real]….omg i was in tears….and DAMON is smilin oh yes now i will have Elena all to my self…yeah good brother and friend u are….THEY JUST BROKEUP DUDE obviously Elena and Stefan is in pain instead of comfortin them u already thingin of a plan…damon why do u love to kill so?mason was being nice…oh well u have a distraction now…where is jeremy,matt and bonnie?

    P.S….the bedroom seen with elena and stefan was sooooo amazing but i really wish they would do more…like a lil bed thingy….ELENA and STFEAN 4EVERRRRR…

  • Wednesday

    Paul and Nina were both AMAZING in this episode tonight. Stefan has great chemistry with both Katherine and Elena. I was on the edge of my seat as well through the whole episode. Stefan definitely has unresolved feelings for Katherine, I don’t care what he says and this is coming from a Stefan/Elena fan. He could never answer her about why he never destroyed that picture of her from 1864 and then he couldn’t bring himself to stake her. Stefan has more chemistry with Katherine than Damon does which really surprises me which is why I don’t mind Stefan/Katherine scenes together. I still want Stefan and Elena together though. I know Stefan thinks Katherine isn’t capable of love, but I beg to differ. If there is one person out there that she does care about it’s Stefan and I think the last scene proved it. I’ve now seen past and present Stefan, what’s not to love. His “break-up” scene with Elena had me in tears and then I actually got choked up at the end with Katherine telling him she loved him and they would be together again. Again the credit goes to Paul and Nina and their amazing performances!

  • sandy

    Loved this episode… poor damon is getting his hopes up again about elena… :[ he really can’t let go of something! Sometimes I think damon is really stupid… why kill mason??? I don’t get it! And I love that we learned more about Stefan! He is always so mum about his past! I really love Paul Wesley, he is sooooooooo damn hot!!!! can’t help but always stare at him!! LOL wow can’t wait another week to see what happens next!

  • http://8waffles.blogspot.com/ Patrick

    Katherines’ great line this week, speaking to Stefan, We both know I could rip you to shreds and do my nails at the same time.
    Does Jenna have any clue about vampires, werewolves or is she completely oblivious?
    Jeremy MIA again this week. The writers I believe have an explosive secret regarding Jeremy and I believe they will reveal it before this month is over.
    Damon tries to be the big dog and ends up like a whipped puppy.

  • Vamp Lover

    Loved this episode, but didn’t think it was “action packed”. I liked it because it was very, VERY informative. We all now know a couple of things:
    1. Katherine- Now THAT is a badass!!!!(Sipping vervain for 145 years so nobody will be able to get the drop on her again…WOW) All of the vampires that have been on this show have had a weakness, by this I mean the person they love. Katherine’s weakness is Stefan. From her memories, we were able to see a whole other side of the story. And what she’s done to Damon is truly awful…..Poor innocent Damon is what she called him in The Return, it seems back in 1864, that’s exactly what he was. What she has done to both of those boys is almost criminal… Don’t think Damon is going to let her manipulate him again. Very interesting that she wanted to kill all the vampires in the town (most of which she turned) in 1864, what was she scared of? Why was she leaving town? It must be one bad %##@@!!!!!**& (very, very, very bad language) to have Katherine on the run…..
    2. Stefan- Pretty interesting that I have said all along that he was in love with Katherine. Now we know a couple of things: a.when given what he THOUGHT was the chance to take her out, he couldn’t do it and b.- he STILL has that damn picture. I think he’s been deluding himself. I initially thought that the plan to break up with Elena was a good idea, until I heard he planned to keep Damon out of it. What a dumbass move!!!! Stefan is weak, he’s going to need all the help he can get because…….
    3. Mason- hmmmmm…I think he’s working with Katherine. Katherine and the Lockwoods have a long history of cutting deals, hence the moonstone.(Anyone want to bet that the moonstone originally came from Emily?)Hell, I half expected him to come walking out of the woods in the end scene…oh, and by the way, to all of you who think he’s a saint, who did he kill to bring on the curse? Did Katherine cause this to happen to him?….which brings us to..
    4. Damon- Back of people. After watching this show for an entire season and learning everything you now know about him, you really think he’s a player? You really think he’s evil and thinks only of himself? Seriuosly? Right now, he’s being extremely practical. He had to know if silver really worked on werewolves. I didn’t see anything wrong with him stabbing Mason. He needs to know what can take the threat out. Very good play Damon, very good play. He also get’s brownie points for not letting himself be manipulated by Katherine again. I think he’s pretty much done with that…
    5. Caroline- Don’t be to hard on her guys, she’s terrified of Katherine. I mean, it’s not like she can take Katherine on and manage to live. Somebody needs to help our baby vamp and pretty quick!
    Best scene of the night- Katherine telling Stefan she had sipped vervain for 145 years, my only thought was “Oh @!!##!!”
    All in all, I thought this was a pretty good episode. I liked it because of the things we learned, and the new questions that need answers…I have to admit, I miss Damon when he’s not front and center, but there is always next week….(very long sigh)

  • Molly

    Were Damon’s feeling for Katherine real, like he thought, or did the scene where she compelled him to leave her alone and “innocent Damon” imply that it was just her compulsion? So it was completely the other way around to what we thought – Stephan’s love for her was real, Damon’s was not? Then, does Damon really love Elena, and not because she reminds him of Katherine?
    Such a good episode, this show just keeps getting better and better!

  • Skadi

    Just a comment on that. If Damon would have been compelled to love her, he would have known after he vamped. memories getting back etc.

    On the moonstone: I also think it might come from Emily. So if the Rings sche did for Vampires remove the aztek curse (not walking in the sun) maybe the moonstone lifts the curse of shifting (only?) on a full moon.

  • Sabine

    Such a great episode. One thing I can’t understand: if Katherine really loves Stefan, why didn’t she come back earlier? If she is really such a powerful vampire, it would have been easy for her to find Stefan? I cant’t believe that her love is so big. Now she ist hurt in her vanity, that Stefan and Damon are falling in love with Elena. Also, I think, there must be a further special reason why she came back, perhaps something to do with the tomb or the Lockwoods?
    Poor Stefan, I think it’s getting hard for him. I am sure he loved Katherine. After getting over her and starting a new love with Elena, his first love came back. The first love is always something special, isn’t it? I am not sure about his decision: to choose between the eternal life together with Katherine and the love with Elena, which is forced to end.
    There must also be a special secret with the doppelganger thing. Katherine would have killed Elena immediately – she is a rival. Why didn’t she?

  • kurz18

    i think katherine is back because of the stone. nice episode

  • chelsey

    OMGGG what an episode. Outstanding,fantastic,nail biting excitement… We love us some Stefan, they really had us worried. Thank god it was just a dream and thank god he an Elena didn’t break up. When Caroline was trying to stir things up with Elena, really wanted to stake her.lol Elena was so smart to catch on to what Caroline was up to. Loved the ending with Stefan and Elena embracing.(need more) Damn that Alaric looked good last night, he and Jenna need some lovin.lol Loved how Jenna wouldn’t let Damon alone with Elena, it’s like she’s thinking. She knows how guys can be players. She dated a few. The flashbacks were incredible. Katherine is such an evil yet confident bitch that gets on our nerves. As much as we want her gone, she does keep us on our toes.lol All this Damon bashing, even we have our limits. Didn’t like the comment Katherine said about Damon, what a bitch. Damon loved her and tried to save her life and that’s how she thanks him. Agree with some of the comments, Damon is his best when he is being a badass/who goes by his own rules and sleeps with all the women. Just wish that Damon would back off Mason. Mason is such a great character. Of course the fact that he is extremely hot looking doesn’t hurt. Hope he stays and we get more of him. Why is Katherine really back? That one has us stumped…if she really loved Stefan she had over 100 years to find him, but she didn’t. Georgia Peach has us thinking now, perhaps she and Mason are up to something. Stefan was looking extra hottt, god he’s sexy. Oh yes, about the dream scene at the beginning. Were not just saying this because we love Stefan and Elena together. But, when Elena and Damon were at the grill. Elena and Damon just didn’t fit, they (to us) didn’t look right together. Great episode. Loved it, as usual.

  • vampsfever

    oh and why didnt they show us who mason killed….cause maybe he didnt kill anybody he just wanted to get tyler scared so he wouldnt think of turnin….i think he turned maybe because the mayor died…maybe a lockwood have to die so he could turn….i dont know just sayin

  • Georgia Peach

    Loved this episode, but didn’t think it was “action packed”. I liked it because it was very, VERY informative. We all now know a couple of things:1. Katherine- Now THAT is a badass!!!!(Sipping vervain for 145 years so nobody will be able to get the drop on her again…WOW) All of the vampires that have been on this show have had a weakness, by this I mean the person they love. Katherine’s weakness is Stefan. From her memories, we were able to see a whole other side of the story. And what she’s done to Damon is truly awful…..Poor innocent Damon is what she called him in The Return, it seems back in 1864, that’s exactly what he was. What she has done to both of those boys is almost criminal… Don’t think Damon is going to let her manipulate him again. Very interesting that she wanted to kill all the vampires in the town (most of which she turned) in 1864, what was she scared of? Why was she leaving town? It must be one bad %##@@!!!!!**& (very, very, very bad language) to have Katherine on the run…..2. Stefan- Pretty interesting that I have said all along that he was in love with Katherine. Now we know a couple of things: a.when given what he THOUGHT was the chance to take her out, he couldn’t do it and b.- he STILL has that damn picture. I think he’s been deluding himself. I initially thought that the plan to break up with Elena was a good idea, until I heard he planned to keep Damon out of it. What a dumbass move!!!! Stefan is weak, he’s going to need all the help he can get because…….3. Mason- hmmmmm…I think he’s working with Katherine. Katherine and the Lockwoods have a long history of cutting deals, hence the moonstone.(Anyone want to bet that the moonstone originally came from Emily?)Hell, I half expected him to come walking out of the woods in the end scene…oh, and by the way, to all of you who think he’s a saint, who did he kill to bring on the curse? Did Katherine cause this to happen to him?….which brings us to..4. Damon- Back of people. After watching this show for an entire season and learning everything you now know about him, you really think he’s a player? You really think he’s evil and thinks only of himself? Seriuosly? Right now, he’s being extremely practical. He had to know if silver really worked on werewolves. I didn’t see anything wrong with him stabbing Mason. He needs to know what can take the threat out. Very good play Damon, very good play. He also get’s brownie points for not letting himself be manipulated by Katherine again. I think he’s pretty much done with that…5. Caroline- Don’t be to hard on her guys, she’s terrified of Katherine. I mean, it’s not like she can take Katherine on and manage to live. Somebody needs to help our baby vamp and pretty quick!Best scene of the night- Katherine telling Stefan she had sipped vervain for 145 years, my only thought was “Oh @!!##!!”All in all, I thought this was a pretty good episode. I liked it because of the things we learned, and the new questions that need answers…I have to admit, I miss Damon when he’s not front and center, but there is always next week….(very long sigh)  (Quote)

    Agree with everything you said.
    There is an “entity” that Katherine is very scared of. She is not back for Stefan otherwise she would have come for him sooner, there is more to her “game” than meets the eye. Her prey is Elena, her doppleganger. Elena should be frightened to the core! Is Katherine going to use Elena,her identical, against the “entity” that is after her? Stefan and Elena are not match for Katherine, their “break-up” scheme is a huge mistake. Not telling Damon & Alaric is another huge mistake. This will not end well for them.

    Damon is a strategist, always making a plan. Damon knows Mason is an enemy, a werewolf. Their instinct is to kill vampires. Basically, it will come down to kill or be killed. Damon will protect his brother and himself.

  • Katie

    i think katherine is back because of the stone. nice episode  (Quote)

    That’s exactly what I was thinking, though I question why she waited so long to come back for that as well. I like the theory that she and Mason are into something together, and I like the theory that the stone stops the transformation in the moon for the wolves like the rings stop burning in the sun for the vamps. It’ll be interesting to see how this story develops. Perhaps it’s like last season, the moonstone only will work at a certain point in time, much like the comet last season which was used originally by Emily to save the tomb vampires. Damon came back because he knew the comet was returning and he hoped to use its power to open the tomb. Likewise, perhaps the moonstone has some sort of power that can only be unlocked by a cosmic event? Maybe Katherine needs Elena to fulfill her darker purpose?

    I’m looking forward to getting answers to all of the above and more! I’m loving this season so far!

  • http://www.twitter.com/Mannefik Manne

    I love this show so much. You never know what will happen in the next episode.

    It’s not like if you watch a action movie, like Die Hard, and you know that in the end John will survive, no matter how hurt he is. Because the heroes almost always survives.

    But with The Vampire Diaries, your head almost explodes because of all the theories. I really love it. Each new episode always has something that makes you surprised.

    I always felt that Katherine loved Stefan not Damon, so that was not a surprise for me. But many other things are.

    There are so many questions that have to be answered. I can’t wait to find out more about what is happening in Mystic Falls.

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