S06E17

The Vampire Diaries season 6 episode 17: A Bird in a Gilded Cage

Aired 19 March 201543 minRated TV-14

7.2TMDB · 9 votesMark watched

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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 “A Bird in a Gilded Cage”

With the help of Bonnie and Kai, Damon and Elena set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother Lily, who is trapped in the 1903 prison world. Meanwhile, when Caroline's plan for Stefan backfires, she is left to pick up the pieces. Elsewhere, back at Whitmore College, Enzo and Alaric's attempt to reel Caroline back in doesn't quite go as planned when they realize they're outmaneuvered. Lastly, an unexpected gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

It is episode 17 of 22 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
It runs about 43 minutes.
Directed by Joshua Butler, written by Neil Reynolds.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (9 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

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

Cast and crew of this episode

Director: Joshua Butler
Writer: Neil Reynolds
Guest stars: Chris Wood as Kai Parker Annie Wersching as Lily SalvatoreJodi Lyn O'Keefe as Jo LaughlinTristin Mays as Sarah NelsonAmber Watson as Female Student

Credits: TMDB.

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