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The Vampire Diaries· Season 2 · Episode 10

The Sacrifice

S02E10·8.1·December 2, 2010·1h·The CW

Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy's reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.

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#14In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#26All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.2
2010First airedDecember 2, 2010

Guest stars

Nina DobrevNina Dobrevas Katherine PierceDaniel GilliesDaniel Gilliesas Elijah MikaelsonTaylor KinneyTaylor Kinneyas Mason LockwoodBryton JamesBryton Jamesas Luka MartinLauren CohanLauren Cohanas Rose
Randy J. GoodwinRandy J. Goodwinas Jonas Martin
Trevor PetersonTrevor Petersonas Slater
Bree CondonBree Condonas Alice
James Harvey WardJames Harvey Wardas Cody Webber

Crew

Ralph HemeckerDirector
Caroline DriesCaroline DriesWriter

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