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The Vampire Diaries · Season 2

The Vampire Diaries season 2 episode 13: Daddy Issues

Aired 3 February 201143 minRated TV-14

7.8TMDB · 16 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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What happens in “Daddy Issues”

Johnathan Gilbert’s return to Mystic Falls comes as an unhappy surprise to Elena, Jenna and Damon. Caroline lets Stefan know about her conversation with Tyler, and Stefan does his best to reach out to a confused and conflicted Tyler. Jeremy comforts Bonnie after her disturbing conversation with Jonas... When Jules takes a hostage, the situation quickly escalates into a violent confrontation.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 13 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Joshua Butler, written by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (16 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Joshua Butler
Writers
Kevin WilliamsonJulie Plec
Guest stars
Michaela McManus as JulesDawn Olivieri as Andie StarRandy J. Goodwin as Dr. Jonas MartinStephen Amell as BradySusan Walters as Carol LockwoodDavid Anders as John Gilbert

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 2

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