Season 4
(2012)
Overview
The fourth season starts off with everything in transition. Elena faces her worst nightmare as she awakens from her deadly accident to find she must now endure the terrifying change of becoming a vampire — or face certain death. Stefan and Damon are torn even further apart over how to help Elena adjust to a life she never wanted, and everyone must cope with the chaos created after the vampires and their supporters were outed to the town council and local leaders. Despite everything, as Elena an…
Cast
as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
as Stefan Salvatore
as Damon Salvatore
as Jeremy Gilbert
as Bonnie Bennett
as Caroline Forbes
as Matt Donovan
as Tyler Lockwood
as Klaus Mikaelson
Episodes
Growing Pains 7.5
October 11, 2012
Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true – she died with vampir…
Memorial 8.3
October 18, 2012
Elena tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan and Damon almost co…
The Rager 8.3
October 25, 2012
Connor continues his search to uncover the secrets of Mystic Falls and tries to convince Jeremy to work with him. With …
The Five 7.8
November 1, 2012
Damon goes with Elena and Bonnie to visit Whitmore College, where Professor Shane is taking over the Occult Studies cla…
The Killer 8.2
November 8, 2012
Stefan and Klaus form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor has unleashed on the town. When Conn…
We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes 8.1
November 15, 2012
Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused, causing her to make a dangerous mistake. After giving Stefan…
My Brother’s Keeper 7.3
November 29, 2012
Caroline does her best to be there for Stefan and Elena in a tough time. Damon tries to convince Stefan to help him unc…
We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street 8.4
December 6, 2012
When Stefan confronts Damon with a suspicion about Elena, Damon has no choice but to help Stefan investigate. Searching…
O Come, All Ye Faithful 8.5
December 13, 2012
As a Winter Wonderland-themed party fills the streets of Mystic Falls, Stefan and Caroline find themselves at odds with…
After School Special 8.4
January 17, 2013
Appearing unexpectedly at Mystic Falls High, Rebekah wastes no time trying to force Stefan, Elena and Caroline to answe…
Catch Me If You Can 8.1
January 24, 2013
Jeremy is furious when Klaus tries to control him by putting Matt’s life in danger. Damon coaches Jeremy as he prepares…
A View to a Kill 7.8
January 31, 2013
When Rebekah turns down Klaus’ plea to stop Kol and protect Jeremy, Klaus turns to Stefan for help. After an angry conf…
Into the Wild 8.1
February 7, 2013
Shane leads an expedition to a desolate island off the coast of Nova Scotia, where he believes the secret of the cure l…
Down the Rabbit Hole 8.7
February 14, 2013
On the island, Damon has an ugly run-in with a Hunter named Vaughn, and realizes he is one of The Five. Stefan confesse…
Stand by Me 8.7
February 21, 2013
When Stefan arrives back in Mystic Falls with Elena and Jeremy, Caroline is immediately worried about Elena’s state of …
Bring It On 7.9
March 14, 2013
Elena’s new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan and Damon to agree that going back to the normal routine of …
Because the Night 8.2
March 21, 2013
Realizing that Elena needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City, where he lived and parti…
American Gothic 7.8
March 28, 2013
Elena and Rebekah take off in search of Katherine and find themselves in a small town in Pennsylvania, where Elena has …
Pictures of You 8.2
April 18, 2013
After making a decision that infuriates Klaus, Elijah proposes a life-changing challenge for Rebekah. Caroline finds th…
The Originals 8.2
April 25, 2013
Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in New Orleans, Klaus makes a trip to the town he and his…
She's Come Undone 8.0
May 2, 2013
Damon and Stefan try a brutal new approach to provoke Elena into turning her humanity back on, and Caroline is frustrat…
The Walking Dead 8.5
May 9, 2013
As Graduation Day approaches, Caroline tries to distract Elena by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcemen…
Graduation 9.3
May 16, 2013
On Graduation Day, Mystic Falls is overrun with ghosts intent on settling old scores and fulfilling their supernatural …