Season Three

 Starring 
 * Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce
 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes
 * Katerina Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
 * Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood/Klaus
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
 * Joseph Morgan as Niklaus Mikaelson

 Season Summary 

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and The Original Familyas his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond even as they work together to bring Stefan back home. The ghostsfrom Jeremy’s past have a powerful message they’re trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they’re having on his relationship with Bonnie Bennett; as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families.

 Episode List 
 * 1) The Birthday
 * 2) The Hybrid
 * 3) The End Of The Affair
 * 4) Disturbing Behavior
 * 5) The Reckoning
 * 6) Smells Like Teen Spirit
 * 7) Ghost World
 * 8) Ordinary People
 * 9) Homecoming
 * 10) The New Deal
 * 11) Our Town
 * 12) The Ties That Bind
 * 13) Bringing Out The Dead
 * 14) Dangerous Liaisons
 * 15) All My Children
 * 16) 1912
 * 17) Break On Through
 * 18) The Murder Of One
 * 19) Heart Of Darkness
 * 20) Do Not Go Gentle
 * 21) Before Sunset
 * 22) The Departed