Damon accompanies Elena and Bonnie on a trip to Whitmore College; during a costume party, Damon teaches Elena how to choose a victim; Rebekah reveals information that stuns Stefan.
When Sheriff Corbin's son returns from war, his strange behaviour has Abbie and Ichabod questioning his intentions.
Nick and the gang wait with Hannah at the hospital while Sam is in surgery; drunken frat guys accost Pizza Girl, and Physical Phil has to figure out a way to defend her honor.
The Reapers defend Meridian from an incoming herd; Pope suspects Maggie is behind the attack, while Daryl treads carefully; Alexandrians scramble to protect themselves when a violent storm leaves them vulnerable to walkers.
Tom leads the search for Rachael, as her situation becomes increasingly dire; Maggie and Dr. Ward make a series of unexpected discoveries.