The Ties That Bind
ALL NEW THURSDAY JANUARY 19, 2012
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
PERSIA WHITE GUEST STARS AS BONNIE’S MOTHER — Bonnie (Kat Graham) believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion with her mother, Abby (guest star Persia White, “Girlfriends”), whom Bonnie hasn’t seen for 15 years. At Abby’s remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena (Nina Dobrev) meet Jamie (guest star Robert Ri’chard, “One on One”), the young man Abby took in years earlier. Bonnie’s sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard, but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler (Michael Trevino) turns to an unexpected ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is intrigued by Alaric’s (Matt Davis) new friend, Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey Devitto), and Klaus continues his bitter negotiations with Stefan (Paul Wesley) over control of the coffins containing his family members.
OUR TOWN
ALL NEW THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2012
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
BIRTHDAYS AND GOOD-BYES — Although Caroline (Candice Accola) is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, Elena (Nina Dobrev), Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Matt (Zach Roerig) surprise her with a small party in an unusual location. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) disagree on the best way to handle Klaus (Joseph Morgan), and a reckless Stefan decides to test his theory by taking things to dangerous extremes. Bonnie is concerned when Elena tells her about Jeremy’s (Steven R. McQueen) new plans. At a Founder’s meeting, Alaric once again runs into Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey Devitto), who is in the middle of an argument with her ex-boyfriend, the medical examiner (guest star David Colin Smith). Tyler (Michael Trevino) refuses to go along with Klaus’ latest demand, and is surprised when Klaus seems to accept his decision.
THE NEW DEAL
ALL NEW THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2012
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
A REASON TO FEEL GUILTY — Stefan (Paul Wesley) has hidden the coffins
containing the bodies of Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) family, and Klaus
quickly turns to violence to convince Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena
(Nina Dobrev) that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets
his family back. Tyler (Michael Trevino) continues to make the most of
his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face the disturbing
consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying incident, Elena
and Alaric (Matt Davis) grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy’s
(Steven R. McQueen) attitude and, ultimately, his safety. Alaric meets
the beautiful Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey Devitto, “Pretty Little
Liars”), who is intrigued with his amazing ability to heal. While trying
to strike a deal with Klaus, Elena delivers news that truly shocks him.
Kat Graham also stars and internet personality Justine Ezarik guest
stars as a bartender. John Behring directed the episode written by
Michael Narducci (#310).