Todd Williams

Damon goes with Elena and Bonnie to visit Whitmore College, where Professor Shane (recurring guest star David Alpay – The Borgias) is taking over the Occult Studies classes formerly taught by Bonnie’s grandmother. At a fraternity costume party, Damon takes advantage of the wild scene to give Elena a lesson in choosing a victim. Rebekah’s (recurring guest star Claire Holt) attempt to buy Matt’s forgiveness falls flat, but she is intrigued by unexpected news from Klaus. When Stefan questions Klaus about Connor’s (recurring guest star Todd Williams) motives, Klaus reveals a long-ago encounter with a powerful group of vampire hunters — flashing back to 12th century Italy — but it is Rebekah who delivers the information that stuns Stefan.

As Graduation Day approaches, Caroline tries to distract Elena by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcements, but Elena won’t be swayed from her new obsession. Sheriff Forbes (recurring guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) calls Damon and Stefan to the hospital, where someone has been attacking patients. Still trying to force Katherine to help her, Bonnie refuses to give up on her plan to defeat Silas. As a violent wind storm causes a power outage in Mystic Falls, ghosts suddenly appear — some with good intentions and some bent on revenge.

Stefan and Klaus form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor (recurring guest star Todd Williams) has unleashed on the town. When Connor takes Jeremy, Matt and April (recurring guest star Grace Phipps) hostage at the Grill, Stefan and Damon have a serious disagreement about the best course of action, and Elena is again caught between the two brothers. The situation quickly turns violent when Klaus sends one of his hybrids, Dean (guest star Blake Hood – 90210), to stand up to Connor. Caroline is surprised to find Hayley (recurring guest star Phoebe Tonkin) at the Lockwood mansion. Meanwhile, Professor Shane (recurring guest star David Alpay) works with Bonnie to help her get past her fear and guilt.

Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused, causing her to make a dangerous mistake. After giving Stefan some very disturbing news about Elena, Klaus takes matters into his own hands. Professor Shane (recurring guest star David Alpay) reveals a story of ancient witchcraft to Damon and Bonnie. With help from Klaus and Stefan, Jeremy begins a new chapter in his life. Finally, Elena makes a painful personal confession to Stefan, and Matt gives Damon startling new information about Professor Shane.

In the season finale, it’s Graduation Day and Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural destinies. Damon’s life is in danger after a ghostly encounter, while Matt and Rebekah (recurring guest star Claire Holt) join forces to battle a ghost determined to find the cure. As everyone gathers for the graduation ceremony and the ghosts converge, help comes from an unlikely hero. Caroline receives a touching and unexpected graduation present, and Bonnie’s plan leads to the closing of the veil. Elena makes a decision about the Salvatore brothers and faces an epic confrontation with Katherine. Finally, Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.