The Vampire Diaries

Known for its flashbacks, The Vampire Diaries travels back to the 1950s this week.

Sort of.

There aren't any Katherine or Emily sightings on Thursday, but there is a high school dance that - to quote Alaric below - can only be described as "boss."

Indeed, in the first clip from "Unpleasantville," Alaric stares down Damon, but gets interrupted by a flirtatious Jenna. Take a look:

As always, TV Fanatic will recap, review and then hold a Round Table discussion about this episode after it airs.

Below, check out another clip from the installment. Does Stefan really want to help Damon dig up Katherine's tomb? That's what he says...