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The Vampire Diaries· Season 2 · Episode 12

The Descent

S02E12·8.1·January 27, 2011·1h·The CW

Stefan has his own ideas about Elena's new plan for the future. While Damon tries to get the truth out of Jules, he asks Elena to keep an eye on Rose, a situation that turns unexpectedly dangerous. Caroline and Matt try to be honest about their feelings for one another, and Tyler's reaction to Caroline's generosity comes as a surprise to her. Damon struggles to hide his true feelings when a life-and-death crisis hits him harder than he expected.

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#14In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#26All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.2
2011First airedJanuary 27, 2011

Guest stars

Marguerite MacIntyreMarguerite MacIntyreas Sheriff Liz ForbesDavid AndersDavid Andersas John GilbertLauren CohanLauren Cohanas RoseMichaela McManusMichaela McManusas Jules
Ahna O'ReillyAhna O'Reillyas Jessica
Anna Enger RitchAnna Enger Ritchas Dana
George Bryant IIGeorge Bryant IIas Maintenance Worker
Allee-Sutton HethcoatAllee-Sutton Hethcoatas Jill
Jason FergusonJason Fergusonas Eddie
Ryan ProffittRyan Proffittas Park Ranger

Crew

Marcos SiegaMarcos SiegaDirector
Elizabeth CraftWriter
Sarah FainWriter

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