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The Vampire Diaries: Smells Like Teen Spirit

On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus.

Source: The CW


Episode Info


Episode number: 3x6
Airdate: Thursday October 20th, 2011


Alternate Airdates:

UK (ITV2) Nov 15, 2011
AU (FOX8) May 15, 2012

  • Currently 8.5/10
8.5/10 (13 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Claire HoltClaire Holt
As Rebekah
Recurring
Kayla EwellKayla Ewell
As Vicki Donovan
Recurring
Malese JowMalese Jow
As Anna
Recurring
Sebastian RochéSebastian Roché
As Mikael
Recurring

Co-Guest Stars
Onira TaresOnira Tares
As Cheerleader
TJ HassanTJ Hassan
As Coach Lyman

Uncredited
Taylor KinneyTaylor Kinney
As Mason Lockwood
Recurring
Main Cast
Nina DobrevNina Dobrev
As Elena Gilbert
Paul WesleyPaul Wesley
As Stefan Salvatore
Ian SomerhalderIan Somerhalder
As Damon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueenSteven R. McQueen
As Jeremy Gilbert
Katerina GrahamKaterina Graham
As Bonnie Bennett
Zach RoerigZach Roerig
As Matt Donovan
Candice AccolaCandice Accola
As Caroline Forbes
Michael TrevinoMichael Trevino
As Tyler Lockwood
Matthew Davis (1)Matthew Davis (1)
As Alaric Saltzman
Kayla EwellKayla Ewell
As Vicki Donovan

Recap

The scene opens with Elena's alarm going off at 5:15 a.m. She covers up the bite marks on her neck with make-up. Alaric takes her out into the woods for training on using vampire weapons. She's having a hard time admitting she might have to use them on Stefan since Klaus made him flip the switch on his humanity. She's not strong enough. At school, it's the start of senior year. Elena realizes it's her one year anniversary with Stefan. She's resolved to put it behind her. Damon comes downstairs and has to step over women on the stairs. He finds Stefan playing drinking Twister, where he takes a bite for each square the women spin to. Rebecca barges in. Klaus left her there. She announces she'll be staying with them. Bonnie sees Jeremy. She is irked he's been seeing his ex-girlfriends' ghosts. Matt drives up to school. Suddenly, Vicki appears in the truck with him. He's glad to be able to talk to her about life stuff. She tells him there's a way he can help her "come back." They're interrupted by Tyler. Katherine tries to wake up Michael, but he won't eat. She answers Damon's call. "Try harder. We need him to kill Klaus so I can de rip-ify Stefan before he destroys my house," Damon tells her. ..

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Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Arctic MonkeysBrick By Brick 
Cary BrothersTake Your Time 
CultsRave On 
The Gods of MachoBlack Iron Lung 
The KillsSatellite 
OK GoThis Too Shall Pass 
Young the GiantMy Body 


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