The Vampire Diaries Season 2 - Episode 1 May 2026

: After impersonating Elena to attack John Gilbert and kiss Damon in the previous season finale, Katherine's presence is quickly deduced by the Salvatore brothers when the real Elena denies these actions.

: Tyler Lockwood is introduced to his uncle, Mason Lockwood , who arrives in town for the Mayor’s wake. Mason hints at a hidden "family curse" responsible for their shared volatile tempers. Cast and Guest Stars The Vampire Diaries Season 2 - Episode 1

: Spiraling from Katherine's and Elena's rejections, a drunken Damon snaps Jeremy Gilbert's neck in front of Elena. Jeremy survives only because he was wearing the Gilbert ring, which protects against supernatural death. : After impersonating Elena to attack John Gilbert

: Caroline Forbes is hospitalized after her car accident. Damon uses his vampire blood to heal her. At the end of the episode, Katherine smothers Caroline with a pillow, killing her while the vampire blood is in her system to trigger her transformation into a vampire. Cast and Guest Stars : Spiraling from Katherine's