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The Vampire Diaries · Season 3

The Vampire Diaries season 3 episode 22: The Departed

Aired 10 May 201243 minRated TV-14

8.5TMDB · 15 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 3 in Australia

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 Departed”

Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. In the harsh reality of the present situation, Elena longs for simpler times when her parents, Grayson and Miranda, and Aunt Jenna were still alive and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt. Stefan and Damon leave Mystic Falls together on a mission, but soon split up when Elena needs one of them. Caroline and Tyler are forced to make a life-changing decision. Finally, Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season finale of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by John Behring, written by Brett Matthews and Julie Plec.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (15 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

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

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
John Behring
Writers
Brett MatthewsJulie Plec
Guest stars
Sara Canning as Jenna SommersTorrey DeVitto as Meredith FellClaire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonSusan Walters as Carol LockwoodDaniel Gillies as Elijah MikaelsonMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesErin Beute as Miranda GilbertJason MacDonald as Grayson Gilbert

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 3

Previous · S03E21Before Sunset3 May 2012
  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22

Every episode of Season 3The Vampire Diaries episode guide

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