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The Vampire Diaries · Season 8

The Vampire Diaries season 8 episode 6: Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell

Aired 2 December 201643 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 8 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 8 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 and Fetch TV from $44.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell”

When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 16 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Paul Wesley, written by Alan B. McElroy.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (11 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Paul Wesley
Writer
Alan B. McElroy
Guest stars
Kristen Lee Gutoskie as SelineTierney Smith as Lizzie SaltzmanLily Rose Smith as Josie SaltzmanNathalie Kelley as SybilWolé Parks as CadeCorey Maher as State CopMichael Rubino as Detective

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 8

Previous · S08E05Coming Home Was a Mistake18 November 2016Next · S08E07The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You9 December 2016
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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.