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Jan 20, 2017 Season 8 Episode 9 43 min TV-14

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Season 8 Episode 9 — Aired on Jan 20, 2017 • runs about 43 minutes.

Directed by Geoff Wing Shotz.

Written by Neil Reynolds, Penny Cox.

Notable cast/guest names in this episode include Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King.

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Synopsis

Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil’s request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. Bonnie returns from Paris wearing a vile of Enzo’s blood making Caroline, wonder if she will become a vampire. Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Bonnie and Enzo all attend the Miss Mystic Falls pageant where Sybil continues to taunt Damon with memories of Elena.