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The Vampire Diaries · Season 3

The Vampire Diaries season 3 episode 8: Ordinary People

Aired 3 November 201143 minRated TV-14

8.7TMDB · 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 “Ordinary People”

With help from Elena and Bonnie, Alaric tries to decipher the meaning behind his recent discovery Elena and Rebekah engage in a mean-girl power struggle, until Rebekah finally reveals some of her family's ancient secrets and the violent past she shares with Klaus and Elijah. Damon tries a reckless new approach to make a breakthrough with Stefan, and they're both surprised by an unlikely ally.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 22 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by J. Miller Tobin.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.7 out of 10 (15 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
J. Miller Tobin
Guest stars
Claire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonAlice Evans as Esther MikaelsonDaniel Gillies as Elijah MikaelsonMaria Howell as AyanaSebastian Roché as MikaelKarlee Eldridge as CallieDevon Allowitz as Henrik

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 3

Previous · S03E07Ghost World27 October 2011Next · S03E09Homecoming10 November 2011
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