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The Vampire Diaries · Season 6

The Vampire Diaries season 6 episode 13: The Day I Tried to Live

Aired 5 February 201543 minRated TV-14

7.7TMDB · 10 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 6 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 6 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 Day I Tried to Live”

Determined to celebrate Bonnie’s birthday, Elena convinces Jeremy that it’s what Bonnie would have wanted. After piecing the broken ascendant back together, Elena, Jeremy and Damon attempt to send Bonnie a message, but the situation turns dire when they make an unsettling discovery. Meanwhile, after uncovering Stefan’s secret about his great-niece Sarah Salvatore, Enzo enlists a reluctant Matt to help interfere with her life. Elsewhere, Stefan keeps a close eye on Caroline as she unconventionally attempts to cope with everything going on around her. Lastly, realizing it might be time to move on with his life, Jeremy contemplates leaving Mystic Falls for good.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 13 of 22 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Pascal Verschooris, written by Chad Fiveash.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (10 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Pascal Verschooris
Writer
Chad Fiveash
Guest stars
Chris Wood as Kai ParkerTristin Mays as Sarah NelsonPenelope Mitchell as Liv Parker

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.