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The Vampire Diaries · Season 5

The Vampire Diaries season 5 episode 6: Handle with Care

Aired 7 November 201342 minRated TV-14

7.8TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 5 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 5 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 “Handle with Care”

Silas announces his new goal to Damon and Elena. Tessa tells Stefan about her next move. Katherine discovers an unexpected consequence of being human and realises she needs a new place to stay. Bonnie is touched by Jeremy's determination to stand by her. Damon is stunned when he learns the secret to Tessa's plan.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt, written by Caroline Dries and Holly Brix.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (11 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
Jeffrey G. Hunt
Writers
Caroline DriesHolly Brix
Guest stars
Rick Cosnett as Dr. Wes MaxfieldShaun Sipos as Aaron WhitmoreSabrina Mayfield as Diane FreemanJanina Gavankar as TessaJacinte Blankenship as WaitressDean J. West as KristofKyle Clements as Rene

Credits: TMDB.

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