500 Years of Solitude

S05E11·7.5·January 23, 2014·1h·The CW

As she faces a new crisis, Katherine remembers the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to the daughter who was immediately taken from her. Stefan lets Elena, Caroline and Bonnie know that Katherine's health has taken a turn for the worse, while Damon Matt and Jeremy discuss some of Katherine's most notorious moments. Nadia comes up with a frightening plan to protect her mother, and Stefan and Elena are forced to help her. Meanwhile, Caroline is mortified when she realizes she forgot to fill Elena in on the latest shocking gossip, then indulges in a little scandalous behavior of her own. Finally, Elena and Katherine share an unexpected moment of connection.

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#1In Season 5of 22 rated episodes

#86All-timeof 171 rated episodes

+0.6vs season avgSeason 5 averages 6.9

2014First airedJanuary 23, 2014

Guest stars

Matthew Davisas Alaric Saltzman

Joseph Morganas Klaus Mikaelson

Sara Canningas Jenna Sommers

Claire Holtas Rebekah Mikaelson

Daniel Gilliesas Elijah Mikaelson

Kayla Ewellas Vicki Donovan

David Andersas John Gilbert

Bianca Lawsonas Emily Bennett

Marguerite MacIntyreas Sheriff Liz Forbes

Nina Dobrevas Katherine Pierce

Olga Fondaas Nadia Petrova

Oleg Sapoundjievas Father Petrova

Sia Sapoundjievaas Mother Petrova

Taylor Treadwellas Mia

Crew

Chris GrismerDirector

Caroline DriesWriter

Julie PlecWriter

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