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The Vampire Diaries · Season 2

The Vampire Diaries season 2 episode 1: The Return

Aired 9 September 201042 minRated TV-14

8.5TMDB · 22 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 2 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 2 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Return”

The second season begins with Elena discovering her uncle John's bloody body and learning Jeremy's fate, and Damon realizing that Katherine has returned. Meanwhile, Caroline is taken to the hospital following a car accident, and Tyler's mysterious uncle Mason arrives in town.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 2.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by J. Miller Tobin, written by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (22 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

The Vampire Diaries trailerPlay video: The Vampire Diaries trailer

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
J. Miller Tobin
Writers
Kevin WilliamsonJulie Plec
Guest stars
Susan Walters as Carol LockwoodMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesTaylor Kinney as Mason LockwoodDavid Anders as John Gilbert

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 2

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.