Season 4, Episode 15

Stand by Me

8.5/ 10February 21, 201343 min

When Stefan arrives back in Mystic Falls with Elena and Jeremy, Caroline is immediately worried about Elena’s state of mind. Stefan reaches out to Dr. Fell and Matt for help. Still on the island, Damon relays somber news to Rebekah, and is surprised at her reaction. Together, Damon and Rebekah learn an unexpected bit of recent history from Vaughn. Everyone is horrified when Bonnie reveals the rest of Shane’s plan. Finally, after Damon does his best to help her, Elena comes up with a plan of her own.

Directed by
Lance Anderson
Written by
Charlie Charbonneau, Julie Plec

Guest stars

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    Growing Pains

    Oct 11, 20127.443 min

    Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true – she died with vampire blood in her system and now must go through the terrible transition to become a vampire…or face certain death. Stefan p

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    The Five

    Nov 1, 20128.143 min

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