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The Vampire Diaries · Season 3

The Vampire Diaries season 3 episode 12: The Ties That Bind

Aired 19 January 201243 minRated TV-14

7.2TMDB · 18 votesMark watched

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The Vampire Diaries season 3 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 “The Ties That Bind”

Bonnie believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion with her mother, Abby, whom Bonnie hasn’t seen for 15 years. At Abby’s remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena meet Jamie, the young man Abby took in years earlier. Bonnie’s sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard, but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler turns to an unexpected ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon is intrigued by Alaric’s new friend, Dr. Fell, and Klaus continues his bitter negotiations with Stefan over control of the coffins containing his family members.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 12 of 22 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by John Dahl, written by Brian Young.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (18 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
John Dahl
Writer
Brian Young
Guest stars
Torrey DeVitto as Meredith FellPersia White as Abby Bennett WilsonDaniel Gillies as Elijah MikaelsonJack Coleman as Bill ForbesDaniel Newman as DanielRobert Ri'chard as Jamie

Credits: TMDB.

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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.