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The Vampire Diaries· Season 3 · Episode 22

The Departed

S03E22·7.8·May 10, 2012·1h·The CW

Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. In the harsh reality of the present situation, Elena longs for simpler times when her parents, Grayson and Miranda, and Aunt Jenna were still alive and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt. Stefan and Damon leave Mystic Falls together on a mission, but soon split up when Elena needs one of them. Caroline and Tyler are forced to make a life-changing decision. Finally, Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.

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#7In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#48All-timeof 171 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.8
2012First airedMay 10, 2012

Guest stars

Marguerite MacIntyreMarguerite MacIntyreas Sheriff Liz ForbesSara CanningSara Canningas Jenna SommersClaire HoltClaire Holtas Rebekah MikaelsonSusan WaltersSusan Waltersas Carol LockwoodDaniel GilliesDaniel Gilliesas Elijah MikaelsonTorrey DeVittoTorrey DeVittoas Dr. Meredith Fell
Jason MacDonaldJason MacDonaldas Grayson Gilbert
Erin BeuteErin Beuteas Miranda Sommers-Gilbert

Crew

John BehringJohn BehringDirector
Julie PlecJulie PlecTeleplay
Brett MatthewsBrett MatthewsStory
Elizabeth J. FinchElizabeth J. FinchStory

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