Fair rating?The Vampire Diaries· Season 2 · Episode 1
The Return
Picking up on the same night as last season's finale, Elena arrives home to a nightmare as she discovers Uncle John's and Jeremy's fate. At the hospital, Sheriff Forbes is comforted by Matt, Bonnie and Damon while she waits to hear if Caroline will survive the car accident. After a confusing conversation with Elena about the night's events, Damon is the first to realize that Katherine has returned. Katherine's arrival sends Stefan and Damon on a path to find out what she wants, why she's back, and how much of a threat she is to the people they love. Meanwhile, still reeling from his father's death, Tyler is surprised when his charming and mysterious uncle, Mason Lockwood, arrives to console the family.
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#12In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.2
2010First airedSeptember 9, 2010
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