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The Vampire Diaries · Season 7

The Vampire Diaries season 7 episode 5: Live Through This

Aired 5 November 201542 minRated TV-14

5.8TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 7 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 7 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 “Live Through This”

After realizing the downward spiral he was on, Damon decides he’s going to turn over a new leaf and that his actions moving forward will do right by Elena. Lily prepares for the arrival of a special figure from her past, while Enzo stands by not sure what to expect. Elsewhere, at Caroline’s urging, Stefan comes face-to-face with Valerie and learns some upsetting details about her past, while Enzo and Bonnie find themselves at odds when they’re forced to fend off a violent threat. Finally, when Bonnie learns some disturbing information involving the Phoenix stone, she is forced to confront Alaric.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 22 of season 7, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Kellie Cyrus, written by Rebecca Sonnenshine.
  • TMDB users rate it 5.8 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
Kellie Cyrus
Writer
Rebecca Sonnenshine
Guest stars
Annie Wersching as Lily SalvatoreTeressa Liane as Mary LouiseScarlett Hefner as Nora HildegardElizabeth Blackmore as Valerie TulleTodd Lasance as JulianTim Kang as OscarJaiden Kaine as BeauNicky Buggs as Doctor

Credits: TMDB.

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