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Lucy reveals herself as a distant relative of Bonnie Bennett and turns on Katherine once she realizes Bonnie is "one of the good ones". She breaks the link and hands the moonstone to Katherine, but also incapacitates her.
Damon traps Katherine in the tomb, where she warns him that Elena is in danger because she is the "doppelganger". The episode ends with Elena being kidnapped by a masked figure. Season 1, Episode 15: " A Few Good Men " [S1E15] Masquerade
The episode marks the first appearance of Matt's mother, Kelly Donovan, and introduces Harper, a vampire who escaped from the tomb. Episode Comparison Lucy reveals herself as a distant relative of
Alaric attempts to kill Damon but is killed himself. He remarkably comes back to life, revealing for the first time the power of his protective Gilbert Ring. The episode ends with Elena being kidnapped by
This episode is a high-stakes turning point where the main cast finally coordinates to take down Katherine Pierce.
Elena discovers that her birth mother, Isobel, was Alaric Saltzman's wife and was turned into a vampire by Damon.
Stefan and Damon orchestrate "Operation: Kill Kat" at the Lockwood Masquerade Ball. They recruit Bonnie, Jeremy, Alaric, and Caroline to help trap and assassinate Katherine.
