SPOILER WARNING: The following episode synopsis reveals key information beyond The Vampire Diaries season premiere. Read at your own risk.

The CW has released the official synopsis for "The Hybrid," the second installment of season three that will air on September 22. It teases a plan gone awry for Klaus, an "unexpected enemy" for Damon and a showdown between Tyler and his mom.

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Klaus puts a plan in motion that will give him even more power, but even with the unwilling participation of werewolf Ray Sutton, things don’t go exactly as Klaus had planned. Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena’s new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy.

Jeremy turns to Matt for help as he continues to try to understand what the ghosts from his past want from him. Unaware that Caroline is in need of his help, Tyler faces an emotional confrontation with his mother.

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