Linds Edwards

Damon and Stefan form a new plan to destroy Klaus, and they enlist Elena, Caroline and Matt to help. Klaus returns and forces Bonnie to perform a spell. He and Rebekah also convince a reluctant Finn to co-operate - but Rebekah has her own scheme to take revenge on Damon. Stefan is led into a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with Elena.

In an effort to bring her music up to date, Rayna seeks the help of rock star and producer Liam McGuinnis, but she has to work hard to convince him to come on board. Juliette goes on a fake date with squeaky-clean sportsman Sean Butler as a PR stunt to improve her tarnished image. However, she is surprised to find that Sean is less of a goody two-shoes than he appears.

Juliette headlines Teddy's first annual music festival, but negative attention from the press about her connection with Charlie has a bad effect. Meanwhile, Rayna is determined to buy herself out of her Edgehill contract.