S1E16 There's Always a Loophole
When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon The Salvatore School, Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG uncovers a secret about his mother and Josie finds herself in a dire situation.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S2E12
Kai Parker Screwed Us
When a series of events leads Josie, Lizzie and Alaric to the prison world, they come face to face with the twins' evil uncle Kai.
#3
S4E5
I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me
Hope is tracked down by the one person who could help her "Rebekah Mikaelson". Rebekah is fearful of what path Hope has chosen but makes every effort to get through to her. Josie and Lizzie hold out hope in a seemingly dire situation as MG figures out what he can do to help. Meanwhile, Kaleb wants to set things right and turns to Cleo for guidance.
- 4. S4E15 "Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found"
- 5. S1E6 "Mombie Dearest"
- 6. S1E13 "The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do"
- 7. S2E13 "You Can't Save Them All"
- 8. S4E4 "See You on the Other Side"
- 9. S4E3 "We All Knew This Day Was Coming"
- 10. S1E14 "Let's Just Finish the Dance"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#68
S3E6
To Whom It May Concern
After a sudden mass exodus of the school's student body, Alaric and the squad desperately try to recruit new students to keep the school afloat. Hope agrees to help Lizzie with the new student orientation. Josie enjoys a fresh start on her first day at Mystic Falls High, while MG begins his semester of "no."
- 67. S3E8 "Long Time, No See"
- 66. S3E7 "Yup, It's a Leprechaun, All Right"
- 65. S3E4 "Hold on Tight"
- 64. S3E1 "We're Not Worthy"
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Episode Engagement
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31 Standouts
3 Infamous
26 Hidden Gems
8 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E16 There's Always a Loophole
Most Infamous: S3E1 We're Not Worthy
Best Hidden Gem: S4E15 Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found
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