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Season 8, Episode 9

The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch

7.1/ 10January 20, 201743 min

Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil’s request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. Bonnie returns from Paris wearing a vile of Enzo’s blood making Caroline, wonder if she will become a vampire. Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Bonnie and Enzo all attend the Miss Mystic Falls pageant where Sybil continues to taunt Damon with memories of Elena.

Directed by
Geoff Wing Shotz
Written by
Neil Reynolds, Penny Cox

Guest stars

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