Damon gets a surprise visit from Anna who brings a guest along. Stefan and Elena go on a double date with Matt and Caroline. Stefan and Matt become closer. Jeremy and Anna further their relationship.

Matt’s mother returns to Mystic Falls. Damon has a new positive attitude and Stefan and Elena are concerned. Alaric learns more about his past life.

Stefan searches for Bonnie and Elena. Jeremy ask Anna to a party unaware of her intentions. Damon, Stefan, Elena, Bonnie and Grams attempt to open Katherine’s tomb.

Through various flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the occurrences that would lead to their vendetta. Things go south when Bonnie goes on a date with Ben. Damon’s old friend returns to Mystic Falls.

Stefan, Elena and Damon attend the Sock Hop School Dance together while the brothers investigate in an attempt to find the new vamp in town. Matt finds work at the Mystic Grill.

Damon goes to Georgia to meet up with someone who he believes can help him open Katherine’s tomb. Stefan attempts to help Bonnie while Jeremy meets a girl with her own interesting theories.

Stefan and Damon search for the new vamp in town, while Elena uncovers one of Stefan’s deep secrets.

Damon’s plan begins to unravel as we learn the truth as to why he’s in Mystic Falls. A curious new teacher arrives on campus.

Damon gets Caroline to throw Stefan a birthday party in an attempt further his “diabolical” plan. Lexi, an old friend of Stefan, surprises him on his birthday.