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- Season 3 overviewThe Vampire Diaries, an American supernatural drama, was officially renewed for a third season by The CW on April 26, 2011, that aired from September ... WikipediaSep 15, 2011-May 10, 201222 episodesSeason 3 episodes1. The Birthday Sep 15, 2011
- Caroline plans a party for Elena's 18th birthday; Damon and Elena search for Stefan.
- 2. The Hybrid Sep 22, 2011
- Alaric and Damon begrudgingly try Elena's new strategy to find Stefan.
- 3. The End of the Affair Sep 29, 2011
- Klaus and Stefan meet up with an old acquaintance in Chicago; Tyler worries about Caroline.
- 4. Disturbing Behavior Oct 6, 2011
- A frustrating foe pushes Damon over the edge; Caroline tries to help Elena confront her feelings.
- 5. The Reckoning Oct 13, 2011
- Damon thinks Jeremy can help defeat Klaus; Stefan is used for increasingly dangerous purposes.
- 6. Smells Like Teen Spirit Oct 20, 2011
- Elena and her friends start their senior year; Damon is unhappy with his new houseguest.
- 7. Ghost World Oct 27, 2011
- Spirits of the dead invade Mystic Falls during preparations for a traditional celebration.
- 8. Ordinary People Nov 3, 2011
- Alaric tries to understand his recent discovery; an unlikely ally surprises Damon and Stefan.
- 9. Homecoming Nov 10, 2011
- In hope of outsmarting Klaus, Damon becomes a part of a dangerous partnership.
- 10. The New Deal Jan 5, 2012
- Klaus uses violence to convey that no one will be safe until he gets his family back.
- 11. Our Town Jan 12, 2012
- Elena, Bonnie and Matt throw Caroline a party; Damon and Stefan butt heads over Klaus.
- 12. The Ties That Bind Jan 19, 2012
- Bonnie thinks her dreams could help her figure out how to kill Klaus.
- 13. Bringing Out the Dead Feb 2, 2012
- Alaric and Elena receive disturbing news from Sheriff Forbes about a recent murder.
- 14. Dangerous Liaisons Feb 9, 2012
- Elena receives an invitation to a formal ball at Klaus' recently renovated mansion.
- 15. All My Children Feb 16, 2012
- Elijah presents Stefan and Damon with an ultimatum that puts Elena in danger.
- 16. 1912 Mar 15, 2012
- Current murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree in 1912.
- 17. Break on Through Mar 22, 2012
- Damon meets an old acquaintance at the Wickery Bridge restoration ceremony; Abby struggles.
- 18. The Murder of One Mar 29, 2012
- Damon and Stefan enlist Elena, Caroline and Matt to help with their new plan to destroy Klaus.
- 19. Heart of Darkness Apr 19, 2012
- Damon and Elena learn that Jeremy has been hanging out with the wrong crowd.
- 20. Do Not Go Gentle Apr 26, 2012
- Damon and Meredith plan their next move; Elena and Bonnie choose their dates for the school dance.
- 21. Before Sunset May 3, 2012
- Klaus tries to leave town with Elena but runs into resistance; Bonnie needs help with a spell.
- 22. The Departed May 10, 2012
- Jeremy makes a life-changing decision in hope of protecting his sister.
The Vampire Diaries, an American supernatural drama, was officially renewed for a third season by The CW on April 26, 2011, that aired from September 15, 2011, to May 10, 2012. The third season consisted of 22 episodes and focused on the story of Klaus' origin, his relation with his family and reveal more about the original family. The third ...
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S3.E7 ∙ Ghost World. Thu, Oct 27, 2011. On the day of the Night of the Illumination in Mystic Falls, Mason ties Damon to a chair and the vampire believes that it is a prank of his brother Stephan. Later Mason tells that he is seeking redemption and wants to destroy Klaus to help Tyler.
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The third season of The Vampire Diaries began airing in the United States in Fall 2011. It was announced on April 26, 2011 that the show was renewed for another season.[1] Julie Plec mentioned that it will be "The Year of the Original Vampires".
Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and The Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond even as they work together to bring Stefan back home. The ghosts from Jeremy's past have a powerful message they're trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they're having on his relationship with Bonnie Bennett; as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families.
The series stars Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert, Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore, Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore, Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert, Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett, Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes, Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan, Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood, Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman and Joseph Morgan as Klaus.
General
•As of the beginning of Season 3, every main character now knows about vampires and supernatural beings in the series.
•During an interview executive producer Julie Plec stated that season 3 will be "The Year of The Originals".
•Joseph Morgan (Klaus) was updated to series regular status this season.
•Rebecca Sonnenshine has been hired to write a few episodes. She is known for writing psychological horror.
•Klaus is the first villain to be the main antagonist of more than one season as well as to keep this role for the entire season.
A time jump occurs at the beginning of the season from last season's finale As I Lay Dying. If the deleted scenes from Season 2 are canon, then season 3 will begin close to June 22, 2010, which is Elena's birthday. Note: Since Senior Year begins during 3x06, then it's unlikely Elena's birthday is June 22, but has been changed to August, assuming se...
Synopsis. Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and the Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge.
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