Ready to meet Bonnie’s mother? Persia White makes her first appearance on this episode as Abby Bennett.

Happy 18th birthday, Caroline Forbes! The character is reluctant to celebrate this big occasion this week.

Klaus grows desperate to find the coffins of his family on the first episode of 2012. Tyler, meanwhile, faces the consequences of his hybrid actions.

It’s the night of Homecoming on The Vampire Diaries this week. But Klaus’ return makes it anything but an evening to celebrate.

The Vampire Diaries flashes way, way back this week. We meet Klaus and Rebekah’s mother and father.

Mason makes his presence felt this week, while other spirits also invade Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Alaric discovers something about his past.

It’s the first day of senior year in Mystic Falls. A new student arrives this week, while Tyler feels the effects of being turned.

It’s senior prank night on The Vampire Diaries. But a few uninvited visitors show up to the event.

Klaus remains in Chicago this week and tries to work with Gloria. Elsewhere, Damon is unhappy with life in Mystic Falls.

It’s back to Chicago on The Vampire Diaries this week. Ready to meet one of Stefan’s ex-girlfriends?