Another Merge?

Vampire Diaries Burning Question: Will There Be Another Merge?

The Vampire Diaries ended its most recent episode with a heartbreaking development in the Gemini Coven twin merge storyline: Luke merged with Kai and lost. Will there be another merge? We speculate below...

Yes, the merge wasn’t between two twins. Luke made some serious assumptions in his decision to merge with Kai. He theorized that, because Luke and Kai shared the same parents and are the same age, they would qualify for the merge to rule the Gemini Coven — even though they weren’t actually twins. Though, initially, this seemed to technically work, we’re not so sure it will take in the long run. Mr. Parker, aka the current leader of the Gemini coven and Luke, Liv, Kai, and Jo’s father, seemed very specific about the rules of the merge, adding that if no one merges, then everyone in the bloodline of the coven will die. We think the universe might require another merge between two actual twins.

Yes, Kai wants more power. Of course, there are less altruistic reasons for a second merge. Even with some of Luke’s character traits, Kai’s hunger for more power will presumably still exist — as well his desire to destroy the family that he sees as having betrayed him. Will he try to merge with Jo and/or Liv to fulfill both those purposes? With Kai, anything is possible.

Yes, Jo and Liv could merge. With Luke’s power, Kai is more powerful than ever -- and set to take over the Gemini Coven when his father dies and assume whatever power that may entail. A possible way to combat this problem would be for Jo and Liv to merge. That way, they would not only be more powerful, but they would also present a viable leader alternative for the Geminin coven, thereby robbing Kai of his straight shot to the position. (Because you just know Kai is probably going to go after his father now that he gets to be leader upon his death.) Would Jo and Liv sacrifice their independence for the greater good?

No, that’s enough merges for a generation. As dramatically powerful as the merge plot twist has been, we’d be OK with it ending with the one between Kai and Luke — and we have a feeling the other characters would be, too, given no one besides Kai really wanted to go through with it in the first place. There are other ways to defeat Kai or, more optimistically, to appeal to the good that may be in him now that Luke has merged with him. With this merge, is there a chance Kai could be redeemed?

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Are You Ready To Feel Feelings?

The Vampire Diaries First Look: See Steven R. McQueen in His Final Episode

 

 Steven R. McQueen's final episode on The Vampire Diaries airs Feb. 12, and PEOPLE has your exclusive first look at Jeremy's last day in Mystic Falls before he leaves town for art school.

In the photo, we see Jeremy smiling, with his bags packed, while talking to his de facto father figure, Alaric . It's fine – we didn't need our hearts, anyway.
The episode, "Stay," will have Elena putting on a brave face as she reminisces with her brother about their past and their time spent in Mystic Falls. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline grow ever closer as the two prepare the Forbes family cabin so that Caroline's mother, Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre), can live out her final days in comfort.

Later, a confrontation with Enzo leads Jeremy to question his decision to leave Mystic Falls after all. The sure-to-be-heartbreaking episode (what else is new for TVD?) will also see Caroline rushing to her mother's side after finding out she's taken a turn for the worse.
McQueen is leaving after having been a part of the show since the very beginning. Prepare your tissues.
The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays (8 p.m. ET) on The CW.

"Prayer For the Dying"

Vampire Diaries Synopsis: Season 6 Episode 12 — "Prayer For the Dying"

 

Papa Parker is coming to town on The Vampire Diaries, you guys! The synopsis for Season 6, Episode 12 (“Prayer For the Dying”) teases many things — from death to twin merges — but it all seems to revolve around the Gemini Coven patriarch. How will Liv, Luke, Jo, and Kai deal with dear ol’ dad?

With their dad coming to Mystic Falls, Liv and Luke — celebrating their birthday — are going to try and convince him to let Jo and Kai be the unlucky set of twins to go through the merge we know so little about. Even Tyler Lockwood is going to have a chat with Mr. Parker in attempts to save his girlfriend.
In other news, Caroline Forbes is pulling out all the stops to save her mom and that quest will take a “devastating turn” and Elena Gilbert , Stefan Salvatore, and Damon Salvatore will gather at the hospital. Needless to say, things are going to get very dramatic.
Check out the synopsis for the January 29 episode:
“When Liv and Luke’s father arrives to town to celebrate their birthday, they try and convince him to let Jo and Kai take their place in the merge ceremony. After Tyler finds out that the merge is happening sooner than he expected, he urges Liv to let him talk to her father. Meanwhile, after Caroline’s plan to cure her mother takes an unexpected and devastating turn, Elena, Stefan, and Damon gather at the hospital, while Jo attempts to save Sheriff Forbes’ (Marguerite MacIntyre) life. Lastly, with the merge set to take place, Damon’s risky plan quickly sends things spiraling out of control, forcing one of the twins to take matters into their own hands.”
The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

"Rock"

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Stefan Is Caroline's "Rock"

 

Are you ready for The Vampire Diaries to return this Thursday? Because you know things are about to get super heavy for Caroline as she confronts the fact that her mother is dying, right? Well, at least she’ll have Stefan to lean on. Apparently, he will be her “rock” as she goes through this terrible time. What did TVD showrunner Julie Plec have to say about their upcoming dynamic?

Julie told E! Online: "Obviously, Caroline is going through a ton and Stefan as a lot of ground to make up, in terms of being a good friend. He really does step up and does work hard to win her friendship back and he is her rock through the whole experience. It really bonds them beautifully and will lead to questions about are there feelings there, can those feelings go anywhere? We'll see how that plays out over the rest of the season."
Oh, man. We are still a little nervous about Sheriff Forbes’ illness being used solely as a way to make Steroline happen. However, we are excited to see their friendship move past the awkward We’re Not Friends Anymore Because You Ditched Me phase from earlier this season. It was probably necessary, but was getting a little redundant.
Guys, this is going to be a very heavy storyline. If you haven’t checked out the promo for the next run of episodes, there is a particularly emotional moment when Sheriff Forbes tells Stefan: “I want you to promise me something. When I’m gone, Caroline is gonna need you.” And don’t even get us started on this synopsis for Episode 12. Brace yourselves, people!

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Sarah Salvatore!

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Tristin Mays Cast as Sarah Salvatore

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The Vampire Diaries is through fooling us with fake Sarah Salvatores. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series has cast Tristin Mays as Stefan and Damon’s very distant relative — great niece, to be exact. Read on for more details!

Earlier in Season 6 we met a fake Sarah Salvatore that turned out to be just a college friend of the real one. Tristin’s character is described as “a bright and gifted student of photography, whose life is turned upside down as she unravels the mystery of her true family history.” Little does Sarah know the drama she’s about to get herself into.
Tristin will make her grand debut in the Season 6 midseason premiere — Season 6, Episode 11 (“Woke Up With a Monster”) — on January 22. According to the synopsis for the episode, Caroline Forbes and Stefan will travel to North Carolina to search for a cure for her mother. Stefan has his own intentions (remember Sarah goes to Duke University) and will find out that Enzo is trolling him hoping to learn his secret. Also, a “surprising visitor” will show up and take Damon by surprise — will it be Sarah?
“Hello all #TVD fans!” Tristin, who appears in The Wedding Singer alongside Kevin Hart and Josh Gad,” wrote on Twitter yesterday, January 15. “I'm overwhelmed by your amazing presence. Thank you for the warm welcome! Super excited to join the family. Xo.”
We can’t wait to meet the real Sarah Salvatore!

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Who Will Be Hooking Up?

Vampire Diaries Spoiler: Delena Will Be Hooking Up!

 

 

 

And the awesome Delena news keeps rolling in! Damon and Elena have been through a lot this past season of The Vampire Diaries, but things are certainly looking up. What did executive producer Julie Plec tell E! Online about an upcoming Delena hookup?

When asked who she was referring to in a tweet that there would be a hookup, breakup, and makeup when TVD returns, Julie teased: "I can tell you that the hookup is…people who like rain will be very happy." Yep, she’s referring to all fans of Delena, aka the couple that shared this epic rain makeout flashback earlier this season. And, no, we will never be able to watch that scene enough times.
This in the wake of other promising Delena spoilers coming out of the Television Critics Association press tour panel over the weekend. Julie teased that Delena would be striving for “a functional relationship” when TVD returns, and that fans will get to see these two in the beginning stages of their new romance. Ian is on board with the plan, adding that Damon and Elena are “very deserving” of happiness after all of the misery and heartbreak they’ve endured.
And, before you start worrying that the breakup in Julie’s original tweet might pertain to Delena, too, she confirmed that the hookup, breakup, and makeup refer to different characters. So, watch out the rest of TVD. But, Delena, enjoy the honeymoon period. You just know it’s only a matter of time before someone dies or gets amnesia.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Drew Stephenson Cast as Collin

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Drew Stephenson Cast as Collin 

The Vampire Diaries is adding a new, recurring character. According to Send2Press Newswire, Drew Stephenson has best cast as Collin to appear in two upcoming consecutive episodes of the vampire drama. What will Collin be up to? Here’s everything we know!

Though we don’t know much about this Collin character, we do know which other characters he’ll be hanging with, thanks to this tweet from Drew himself: “Preparing for my last scene with Caroline Forbes…” Last implies that there are multiple, so we think Collin’s arc might have something to do with our Care Bear’s quest to find a cure to her mother’s terminal cancer. According to the synopsis for the winter premiere, Caroline and Stefan Salvatore will be traveling to North Carolina to look for a cure. Could Collin be a specialist in this search?

Alternatively, Collin could be related to the ongoing plot of the mysterious Sarah Salvatore. We know from the synopsis that Stefan will have his “own intentions” for going on the trip. We think this might refer to the fact that Stefan’s relative, Sarah Salvatore, is currently a student at Duke. Could Collin’s character have something to do with Sarah? Perhaps, he is the long-lost Salvatore relative’s boyfriend? We’ll have to wait and see.

Whatever the truth behind Drew’s character, the actor seemed to have an amazing time while filming The Vampire Diaries. “Gotta say I'm learning a lot on set for #VampireDiaries #TVD ... Learning a lot about etiquette and how to just have fun!” Drew tweeted from the set, adding: “Amazing how different ppl are in real life.. . Just great to see folks stay humble through success! #VampireDiaries #Filming.” Drew also commented in tweets on how “super funny” Nina Dobrev and Paul are, further musing: “I wonder if people know how goofy Damon Salvatore is in real life ? Lol.”

Season 6 Spoilers!

Julie Plec Reveals Major Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers!

We may have to wait until January 22nd for another new episode of The Vampire Diaries, but showrunner Julie Plec has us covered with some killer teases for the rest of Season 6. What did she reveal on Twitter about TVD’s return?

Jeremy is apply for art school. Yep, you heard that right. According to Julie, “Jeremy Gilbert applies to art school. No really. #tvd 2015 #dotheyhavecrossbowsthere.” We didn’t know Jer had artistic ambitions. Frankly, we’re just glad to hear he’ll have a storyline that doesn’t involve him moping.

Elena gets a proposition. Said proposition “could change her life forever.” Might this have something to do with her vampirism? Or maybe she’s becoming a real-life doctor?

Steroline may be a go.
“Stefan Salvatore fixes a friendship....and then some,” according to Julie. Sounds to us like Steroline is moving full steam ahead.

So many flashbacks. Not only are we getting an “1858 Damon Salvatore,” but we will see separate flashbacks to both Stefan and Caroline as children. This excites us terribly.

Tyler totally loves Liv. “Tyler Lockwood takes a stand on behalf of his girl” in TVD 2015. So same storyline, then? We’re not sure how we feel about Tyler’s entire storyline being about Liv, but these two are pretty adorable together.

Matt gets a storyline. Maybe. Speaking of people who need better storylines, “Matt Donovan gets a life calling” when TVD returns. Does this refer to Enzo’s plan to use Matt to ruin Stefan’s life or is our Matty Blue Eyes getting a storyline of his own?

Happy birthday, Bonnie. Poor, Bon Bon. When TVD returns, our favorite witch will celebrate her birthday. Hopefully, more people show up to this party than her Christmas celebration. We also know that “Bonnie WILL return....” though the timeline and state of her mind upon said return is in question.

Characters will die. As in multiple. We’re guessing Liz Forbes may be one of the characters in question (sob), but who else is set to die?

Relationship drama. According to Julie, “There will be a hook-up, a break-up, and a make-up. Not necessarily by the same couple.” There will also be “A LOT of kissing. By more than one couple.” Sounds like TVD is really ramping up the relationship drama.

The real Sarah Salvatore. Would the real Sarah Salvatore please stand up? We’ll be meeting Stefan and Damon’s true niece (or whatever), and we’re very excited. How will she feel about the fact that Damon killed both of her parents? Or that Stefan has been looking out for her? And what changed her mind about coming to meet her biological family members?

The merge is happening. “There WILL be a merge: but with which witches? (say that ten times fast),” teased Julie. Anyone taking bets?

There will be tears. This isn’t much of a spoiler because TVD gets us in the feels every episode, but Julie tweeted: “2015 has some really tremendous stuff coming. Kai is a dick, no shocker there, but I also cry every single freakin' episode I've seen.” Better put tissues on your Christmas wishlist, TVDers!

The Vampire Diaries 
returns to The CW on Thursday, January 22 at 8 p.m. ET.

Is It Sheriff Forbes?

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 6 Spoilers: Paul Wesley Warns of an Impending Death.

"The Vampire Diaries" family will have to bid goodbye to a beloved character in one of the upcoming episodes, as Paul Wesley, who essays the character of Stefan on the series, hinted that a beloved character is going to die.Deaths are not shocking in "The Vampire Diaries" anymore, as someone who is shown dead in one episode has been brought back to life in a future episode. But because Wesley noted that the upcoming death will be a big one, speculations are rife that he could be hinting at the permanent death of a character.

"Dude, there's always deaths, there is a big one coming up, I will say that, there is a big one that's really going to break the people's hearts," Wesley was quoted as saying byE!Online.

Who would be the next casualty? A promo for the next episode titled "Christmas Through Your Eyes" shows Caroline and Stefan hugging, and some eagle-eyed fans believe that the younger Salvatore brother is consoling a crying Caroline.

The official synopsis too states that Stefan will be forced to break some devastating news to Caroline, hinting that tragedy might befall someone close to the blonde vampire.

Based on chatter on social networking platforms and spoiler forums, Sheriff Forbes is a likely target, and this might finally bring Stefan and Caroline closer. As for the future of their romantic relationship, Wesley said: "There's some beautiful moments and I do think ultimately that something will happen. It's just a slow burn."

As per the official synopsis Caroline gets a surprise on Christmas when Sheriff Forbes brings the holidays to her at Whitmore College. But in the end Stefan will be forced to convey some unpleasant news to Caroline.

As for the other characters, "Alaric turns to Damon and Elena for help, while Liv and Luke find themselves at odds when Tyler approaches them with a risky plan. Elsewhere, Jeremy helps Matt carry out a plan to take down Enzo but grows concerned when Matt takes things too far."

Dreams Might Just Come True!

If All You Want for Christmas is Bonnie, Your Vampire Diaries Dreams Might Just Come True!

Christmas is rapidly approaching in The Vampire Diaries and devoted Bonnie fans will be feeling in the festive spirit when we finally see her celebrating alongside the rest of the cast!

Okay, so it's only in flashbacks, but we have to snatch what we can get when it comes to our favorite witch this season!

One thing's for sure, Kat Graham must have been thrilled to finally get the chance to act alongside her good friends Nina Dobrev and Candice Accola once more!

If the exciting news of a trip down Mystic Falls' memory lane with Bonnie isn't enough for you, the CW has also released some shots to sate your appetite until the big day.

Merry early Christmas, guys!

A Family Affair

Caroline and Sherif Forbes look a little frosty, despite the jug of mulled wine beside them!

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Popcorn Pals

Look how long Elena and Bonnie's hair is!

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Forever Alone

It's hard to know if this shot of Jeremy staring forlornly into a Christmas tree is from the ghosts of Christmas past of present...

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If you can't hold back for yet more delicious little teasers, the official synopsis is buried under the spoiler tag below!

With the holidays approaching, Bonnie attempts to replicate her favorite traditions, while reminiscing about happier times with her friends. Not able to return home to Mystic Falls for her favorite time of the year, Caroline is surprised when Sheriff Forbes brings the holidays to her at Whitmore College. Meanwhile, after discovering that Jo has gone missing, Alaric turns to Damon and Elena for help, while Liv and Luke find themselves at odds when Tyler approaches them with a risky plan. Elsewhere, Jeremy helps Matt carry out a plan to take down Enzo but grows concerned when Matt takes things too far. Lastly, Stefan is forced to break some devastating news to Caroline.

The Christmas episode of The Vampire Diaries airs on December 11th!

Steroline?

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoiler: Is Caroline Getting Over Stefan?

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete with some degree of squabbling between loved ones. This TV season, it’s The Vampire Diaries’ Caroline and Stefan who are doing their part to keep up the holiday tradition — and our Care Bear is not doing so well dealing with it. What did Candice have to tell TV Line about Caroline’s coping skills?

“She made it very clear at the end of the last episode that she hates him,” Candice said of the current state of the Steroline dynamic. “So when planning a Friendsgiving, according to her, he doesn’t necessarily fall into that category anymore.”

Though Caroline is arguably one of the most emotionally healthy characters on this show (which is, granted, not a high bar to clear), she will not be doing a great job at processing her feelings this Friendsgiving: “Usually, she just likes to cover [her problems] up and pretend everything’s fine,” Candice teased, “so we’ll probably see a little bit of that.” We hope Caroline’s friends realize denial will be the main course served at Thanksgiving dinner.

Another important question: Is Stefan in denial about his feelings for Caroline, or does he really just think of her as a friend? In this sneak peek from tonight’s episode, we see Damon and Alaric trying to convince Stefan to date Caroline. Stefan’s response? “I don’t think about her that way. She’s my friend.” Doth the man protest too much? Or should everyone just lay off Stefan for a little bit?

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

When Is It?

The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Midseason Premiere — When Is It?

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries? Yeah, neither can we! While we’re anxiously counting down the days until the sure-to-be epic midseason finale airing on December 11, it’s already time to look ahead to when the dreaded winter hiatus will come to an end — much like the no-magic zone needs to be lifted from Mystic Falls!

According to The CW, both TVD and its Thursday night pal Reign will be returning on January 22. What’s really special about this hour of vampire goodness, however, is that it’ll mark Paul Wesley’s second time in the director’s chair. That’s right, the 32-year-old actor is responsible for puttingSeason 6, Episode 11 (“Woke Up With a Monster”) together and delivering what’s going to be another slam dunk.

Season 6 of TVD is shaping up to be one of the best yet! After a rocky Season 5, the show is back to delivering fresh stories and lots of character development — something the series was famous for when it premiered in 2009. We’ve finally got Damon back to the land of the living and the next goal is to get Bonnie back as well. Will she be back before the second half of the season kicks off? We’ll have to wait and see!

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Paul Wesley Will Star in!

Paul Wesley Will Star in and Produce New Film Titled Convergence

You know him best as Stefan Salvatore, but it seems Paul Wesley is looking for any and all opportunities to completely separate himself from The Vampire Diaries. He’s already got a few films under his belt lately — Before I Disappear, Amira & Sam, and Mothers Day — but now the 32-year-old actor can put on his resume that he’ll star in and produce Convergence.

“My first couple of hiatuses I was looking for indies to separate me from the younger material,” Paul tells Deadline about looking for material extremely different than the CW series. “Now I’m looking for flawed characters, because my [Vampire Diaries] character is very heroic. My character inConvergence is not the protagonist but is the guy who pushes things a little too far, and too hard, and produces some scary results.”

There’s not much info out there about Convergence, but Deadline says it’s described as a “college-age ensemble piece” that can be compared to Fight Club and is based on “science fact.” It will follow a group of undergrad engineers who will dabble in “a new technology far beyond their expectations and beyond the limits of human control.” Sounds a little creepy, if you ask us!

Lately Paul has been stepping out from in front of the camera to explore the other side of the business. In addition to producing Before I Disappear, he’s already directed an episode of TVD and is set to direct the Season 6 midseason premiere, which will air in January 2015. He’ll start filmingConvergence this spring in Shanghai and Atlanta — where TVD films.

“We are very excited to work with Paul Wesley on this project and believe the film will resonate with audiences on a global scale,” Crimson Forest Entertainment CEO Jonathan Lim told the site. “The film’s plotline and cast of characters align perfectly with our distribution objectives and we look forward to hitting the ground running in 2015 with a talented cast and crew.”

Sounds like Paul has booked another winner! We already can’t wait to see this flick!

"I Alone"

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Synopsis For Season 6, Episode 9 — "I Alone"

Damon may have escaped from the ever-mysterious 1994 hell — but what aboutBonnie? The Mystic Falls gang hasn’t given up hope on rescuing their witch pal and it sounds like there’s renewed hope when Season 6, Episode 9 (“I Alone”) of The Vampire Diariesgraces our TV screens.

The CW released the synopsis for the episode and it’s Elena who isn’t letting Bonnie be forgotten. She’ll run to little brother Jeremy to share some “hopeful news” about Bonnie — but his reaction isn’t exactly what we’ll expect. Could he have moved on? Has he finally cancelled her cellphone bill?

Elsewhere in the episode, Liv (Penelope Mitchell) will lend a hand in rescuing Bonnie but when things take an “unexpected turn” she’ll have an important and “difficult” decision to make. Could the blonde witch have to sacrifice something in order to get Bonnie back? Does this have something to do with her own coven?

Check out the synopsis for the December 4 episode:

“Damon finds himself in hot water after he carries out a plan that requires Alaric’s  unwilling participation. When Elena shares some hopeful news with Jeremy about Bonnie, she is caught off guard by his reaction. Liv helps Damon and Elena with their plan to get Bonnie back, but when things take an unexpected turn, she’s left with a difficult choice to make. Elsewhere, Matt takes matters into his own hands when Enzo’s actions cross the line, and Kai’s existence continues to be a dangerous threat.”

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

"Tragic Event"

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: What "Tragic Event" Will Bring Caroline and Stefan Closer?

We’re worried about Caroline. The Vampire Diaries heroine may be fighting through the drama that is her life right now, but Candice teased a “fall” for her character, and it sounds like it might be caused by a tragic event in her life. Is something terrible going to happen to Caroline?

TV Guide chatted with both Candice and co-star Paul Wesley in regards to their relationship with one another. But it’s their tangential mentions of “grief” and “the circumstances they deal with” that have us worrying what is about to go down.

I think Caroline and Stefan can redeem their friendship just because that's what happens in life," Candice teased. "Sometimes you can't and friendships are just lost, but when there's grief being experienced, that's a good place to start in rebuilding their friendship because it brings reality to the situation.”

Is Candice speaking about grief that has already happened — i.e. the seeming loss of Damon and Bonnie -- or is she referring to something yet to come. We’re specifically wondering about the synopsis for tonight’s episode, which mentions that “Caroline is in a race against the clock when Sheriff Forbes gets caught in the middle of a dangerous plan.” Will Sheriff Forbes die? Could this be the tragedy that makes Caroline forget about Stefan’s recent behavior in favor of his friendship, and that makes Stefan step up his friendship game and be there for Caroline again?

Paul mentioned: “The circumstances that they deal with kind of create a bond, you know. Whether they like it or not. Whether she likes it or not.” We’ll have to wait and see what he’s referring to — the regular TVD drama or something even more heartbreaking. Either way, he better be there for Caroline or we will not be impressed.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Synopsis For Season 6, Episode 8: "Fade Into You"

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Synopsis For Season 6, Episode 8: "Fade Into You"

Grab your fork and get hungry because it’s time for Thanksgiving on The Vampire Diaries and, as usual, it sounds like things won’t be going as planned on the big night. Elena andCaroline will be hosting a dinner for friends and family in Season 6, Episode 8(“Fade Into You”) — prompting what’s sure to be one of the most intense Friendsgivings ever.

With Alaric and Stefan are getting back from their investigation into the Gemini Coven out in Portland, our resident Wonder Twins — Liv (Penelope Mitchell) and Luke (Chris Brochu) — are going to be in hot water leaving it up to Tyler to save them.

While we’re intrigued about why Jo (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe) is showing up at Friendsgiving, it’s really the 1994 zone we’re anticipating the most. Sounds like Kai (Chris Wood) will find out something that might just help him escape and release his crazy on the world. We think this might have something to do with Jo.

Check out the synopsis for the November 20 episode:

As Caroline and Elena prepare to host Friendsgiving at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from Alaric and Stefan, who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the Gemini Coven. Tyler is determined to help Liv after she and Luke reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them. Meanwhile, dinner takes a drastic turn when Jo, who has revealed some painful details about her past, finds herself fighting for her life, leaving Alaric scrambling to help from a distance. Finally, Kai makes a dangerous discovery that brings him one step closer to his release.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

What to Expect in "Do You Remember The First Time?"

Vampire Diaries Season 6, Episode 7 Spoilers: What to Expect in "Do You Remember The First Time?"

Damon may be back from the dead, but that doesn’t mean Team Vampire has solved all of its supernatural (and romantic) problems on The Vampire Diaries. This week, the gang will be creating and solving all kinds of messes. Here’s everything we know about Season 6, Episode 7 (“Do You Remember The First Time?”).

Elena is moving on. Things are not coming up Delena in this promo for Thursday’s episode. In it, we see Elena kissing Liam, her hot med student crush and telling Damon that she doesn’t remember them (subtext: so, leave me alone). Damon does not seem cool with this plan. For more evidence of Liam and Elena’s simmering romance: check out this promo photo, and just hope Damon didn’t take it.

Steroline time. Things looked bleak between these former-besties in last week’s episode and, well, they still look kind of bleak from the looks of this promo photo that has Caroline and Stefan facing off in the dorm. But, hey, at least they have scenes together — and it totally looks like Stefan’sgroveling.

There ain’t no party like a Whitmore party. OK, so it’s actually the Whitmore Medical Center Fundraiser, but doesn’t that sound so lame? In the promo, we can see that people are all gussied up and have brought dates, so we’re going to call it a party.

Damon is jealous. Speaking of dates, when Elena brings Liam to the party, Damon is ready to flip his lid. Liam thinks he could take on Damon. Damon thinks Liam’s confidence is sexy. So...thumb war?

Elena’s memories? According to the synopsis, Elena’s past “comes back to haunt her” and she is “forced to face her problems head on.” Is her past Damon or her memories of Damon? From the looks of the promo, maybe both? Fingers crossed for some amazing Delena flashbacks. Fingers not crossed for too many amazing Delena flashbacks. (We live in the here and now, man.)

Jo’s backstory...finally. Jo called herself a witch in the last episode, but we want to know more. Is she really a witch? If so, why is she at Whitmore? If not, what is she that can resist compulsion? According to the synopsis, “After a night out at the annual Whitmore Medical Center Fundraiser, Jo opens up to Alaric about her own tragic past.” Oh, we are so Team Jolaric.

Trip’s keeping secrets. Tripp skulked away into the night after almost killing Damon, Enzo, and Alaric in last week’s ep. This week, Stefan, Matt, and Enzo will “resort to extreme measures when Tripp withholds information about his vampire-killing operation.” Are they torturing the community militia leader? And what more information could Tripp possibly have?

Sheriff Forbes is in danger. Perhaps Team Hero Hair is pissed because Tripp has kidnapped Sheriff Forbes. According to the synopsis, “Caroline is in a race against the clock when Sheriff Forbes gets caught in the middle of a dangerous plan.” Has Tripp laid a Caroline Trap?

LivTyler romance heats up. We’re totally on board with the Liv/Tyler romance, but sometimes it feels like they are on their own supernatural college romance show (spin-off!). This week, onLivTyler, the two characters “grow closer.” Hmmm....

Damon makes a discovery. According to the synopsis, “Damon stumbles upon a startling clue that renews his hope” in this episode. We’re guessing this has something to do with Elena and her memories, but it would make us so much more happy if he has gotten his act together and is trying to save Bonnie.

Bonnie is back. And by back, we mean back in this episode. She’s probably not back in the land of the living because that would be too easy, wouldn’t it? We do see her racing into the Mystic Falls hospital in this promo photo. She looks scared. Is she running from Kai? Someone please help her. (Damon, we’re still looking at you.)

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Will Damon Kill Liam?

The Vampire Diaries Burning Question: Will Damon Kill Liam?

If you’ve seen the promo for Thursday’s episode of The Vampire Diaries, then you know that Damon will be meeting Elena’s new boyfriend, confident pre-med student Liam. Yep, we’re totally fearing for Liam’s life. Will Damon kill Elena’s boyfriend? We speculate below.

Yes, he’s killed people for far less. Murdering is for Damon what giving the squinty-eye is for other people. Reasons he might murder someone:

• He doesn’t like your face.
• He’s having a bad day.
• Stefan is late for their brother lunch date, and he’s bored.
• You’re dating the love of his life.

That’s right. Liam’s reason-to-be-murdered isn’t even first on that list. Damon has killed people he’s liked far more for far less and, in the promo, Liam is getting all alpha-male-challenge-y on Damon. It’s almost too predictable.

No, but only because he knows Elena would be pissed. Of course, Damon tends to be better at not-murdering when he’s trying to get on Elena’s good side, and that seems to be the mode of operation he’s currently stuck in. Right now, Elena only remembers the terrible things Damon has done in the past — namely, murdering her brother. It would be in Damon’s best interest to not murder anyone else, perchance it reminds Elena of the many reasons Damon is not boyfriend material.

No, he’s changed from his time in purgatory. Our favorite eventuality, however, comes in Damon not murdering Liam for reasons other than not wanting to piss Elena off. Last season, we were more than a little miffed to discover that Damon had been serial-killing Whitmores over the course of TVD. So much for not-murdering character development! We’d love to see Damon’s choice for not killing Liam stem from the experience he went through while trapped in 90s prison with Bonnie and Kai. Perhaps Bonnie has rubbed off on him, especially the fact that she seemingly sacrificed her own freedom to give Damon a chance to return to his loved ones and make a positive difference. Or perhaps Kai’s callous recounting of killing his own siblings gave Damon an example of the kind of supernatural toolbag he doesn’t want to turn into.

Catch the next episode of The Vampire Diaries on Tuesday, November 13 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

"Repair Their Friendship?"

Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Can Stefan and Caroline "Repair Their Friendship?"

Despite Damon’s return, Stefan and Caroline are more estranged than ever on The Vampire Diaries. Will they ever be able to repair their once-awesome friendship? Executive producer Julie Plec chatted with E! Online on the very sensitive subject."Caroline hoped that if Damon ever came back, she would get Stefan back too," Julie teased. "She's still very hurt, and he has amends to make, so we'll see in the coming episodes whether they can find a way to repair their friendship."

That sounds vaguely promising — especially the “amends to make” part. Caroline told Stefan she no longer wants to be his friend, but that was after she gave him a chance to make his recent behavior up to her and he came up flat. We have a feeling that, if Stefan puts some real effort into winning Caroline back, then these two besties stand a chance. And we think that chance might come in the form of Caroline’s own time-of-need.

“But Caroline is going to be going through some stuff that in her mind will allow Stefan to come back into her life,” executive producer Caroline Dries told TV Guide. “Their relationship will continue to be friends, but now that Caroline has these deep feelings, every time they're in a scene together it still feels charged — so we'll continue to play their friendship-romance situation hoping some good juice will come out of it.”

Sign us up for more Steroline scenes, then — starting with Thursday’s Season 6, Episode 7 (“Do You Remember The First Time?”). We know from the promo photos that Stefan and Caroline will have at least one “charged” scenes together. How will these two move forward after their “charged” scene last week? And when will their scenes finish charging and evolve into something more?

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.