The Vampire Diaries

Season 8

16 episodes 9 seasons

The final season of "The Vampire Diaries" begins a few months after it left off, with Damon and Enzo on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil. During the search to find them, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they discover Sybil's motive, they must do everything in their power to prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Caroline and Stefan take a big step in their relationship, but when Stefan is forced to turn off his humanity to protect the people he loves their plans are put on hold.

Release Date

Premiered

The Vampire Diaries Season 8 released on October 21, 2016.

Your Progress

Track your watching progress by signing in

Sign In to Track Progress

Episodes

Watched?

S08E01 Aired October 21, 2016

Hello, Brother

Stefan searches tirelessly for Damon and Enzo months after their mysterious disappearance.

S08E02 Aired October 28, 2016

Today Will Be Different

No one can accept the loss of Damons humanity that Enzo hopes for too, Damon carelessly tries to prove everyone wrong.

S08E03 Aired November 04, 2016

You Decided That I Was Worth Saving

As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.

S08E04 Aired November 11, 2016

An Eternity of Misery

Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.

S08E05 Aired November 18, 2016

Coming Home Was a Mistake

Stefan and the others remember what matters most when tragedy strikes close to home.

S08E06 Aired December 02, 2016

Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell

When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.

S08E07 Aired December 09, 2016

The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You

Faced with the fallout from his interaction with Cade, Stefan is determined to have one thing go right – Christmas Eve with Caroline. However, when Damon and Sybil crash their Christmas Eve dinner, which had been joined by Alaric, Matt and Peter, things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan’s past, Cade’s attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision.

S08E08 Aired January 13, 2017

We Have History Together

Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Sybil is still alive and teaching a group of high school students who she’ll later use as leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her. Meanwhile, Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade as they test the morals of a young doctor, Tara.

S08E09 Aired January 20, 2017

The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch

Mystic falls is greeted by a traditional celebration and also two reckless brothers. Caroline remains in denial about the future.

S08E10 Aired January 27, 2017

Nostalgia's a Bitch

Sybil puts Damon in a catatonic state for revenge. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon's mind and realize Stefan is the key to his fate. Sybil competes with her sister for control of the bell.

S08E11 Aired February 03, 2017

You Made a Choice to Be Good

Cade returns to Mystic Falls with new assignments for Damon and Stefan that each lead to unthinkable consequences.

S08E12 Aired February 10, 2017

What Are You?

Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal in exchange for Stefan's soul.

S08E13 Aired February 17, 2017

The Lies Will Catch Up to You

Damon and Alaric face an old enemy after finding a weapon that might kill Cade. Stefan is captured by someone from his past. Bonnie tries to reach out to Enzo through Cade.

S08E14 Aired February 24, 2017

It's Been a Hell of a Ride

Damon and Stefan join forces against Cade to protect Elena's casket, while Caroline and Alaric cope with their daughters' growing powers.

S08E15 Aired March 03, 2017

We're Planning a June Wedding

A wedding is quickly planned in order for Damon and Stefan to lure a dangerous enemy out into the open.

S08E16 Aired March 10, 2017

I Was Feeling Epic

With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.