Stepheny Brock

In the season finale, Founder's Day has finally arrived, and everyone is busy with last-minute preparations for floats and fireworks. Stefan is uncomfortable with Damon's new attitude toward Elena, but Elena is more concerned about repairing her relationship with Jeremy. Jeremy is worried about Anna (recurring guest star Malese Jow), but not sure he's on board with her latest plan for the future. While Caroline is enjoying her day as queen of the celebration, she also tries to help Matt and Tyler get their friendship back on track. Finally, although Damon and Alaric do their best to stop him, John Gilbert (recurring guest star David Anders) sets a plan in motion that brings Founder's Day to an end amid chaos, destruction and death.

At the Founder's Day Gala, Elena and Caroline compete for the title of "Miss Mystic Falls" against other girls from town, including Amber Bradley (guest star Spencer Locke – Resident Evil films). Elena is happy to have Bonnie back in town, but Bonnie still has issues to work through. John Gilbert (recurring guest star David Anders) attempts to intimidate Damon, but his plan doesn't have the desired effect. Damon discovers that Stefan is hiding a dangerous secret that could impact everyone in town.