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Hayley confronts a surprising enemy as she and her unborn baby fall into peril during a celebratory wake to honor a fallen ...read more Hayley confronts a surprising enemy as she and her unborn baby fall into peril during a celebratory wake to honor a fallen member of the community. In order to save Hayley, Klaus and Elijah enlist the help of Genevieve who struggles to maintain control over Davina and the other young witches. Camille tells Marcel that Francesca is determined to find a mysterious key that may unlock a family secret. Meanwhile, as Klaus suffers from nightmares of his father Mikael, he is forced to examine his troubled relationship with his own adoptive son, Marcel. show less
Klaus declares war on his enemies. Hayley and Jack become Tristan's pawns.
When it's discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus' help ...read more When it's discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus' help to locate and destroy it. show less
The unexpected arrival of Stefan Salvatore may be the key to helping Freya rescue Klaus and Elijah from a magical trap.
In order to uncover what his old acquaintance Tristan is really up to in New Orleans, Elijah considers attending a gala thrown ...read more In order to uncover what his old acquaintance Tristan is really up to in New Orleans, Elijah considers attending a gala thrown by a mysterious group of ancient vampires known as The Strix, while Hayley invites herself to attend with him. show less
Nathaniel appears as Kol in flashback whereas tensions between Elijah and Hayley grow, Klaus steps in and encourages her to ...read more Nathaniel appears as Kol in flashback whereas tensions between Elijah and Hayley grow, Klaus steps in and encourages her to regain her position within her werewolf pack. Mikael grows impatient under Davina's control while she attempts to uncover a spell that would protect those closest to her. Eljiah and Marcel work together to gather a vital piece of information. KLaus gets suspicious about Cassie. show less
When rumors begin to spread about the remaining white oak bullet, dangerous foes descend upon New Orleans in an attempt to take ...read more When rumors begin to spread about the remaining white oak bullet, dangerous foes descend upon New Orleans in an attempt to take down Klaus once and for all. As the threats continue to grow, Elijah urges his siblings to lay low at the compound while Marcel, Vincent and Josh chase down a lead involving a mysterious vampire named Sofya , who may have the answers they're looking for. Meanwhile, tensions inside the compound build as Kol is forced to come face to face with his brother Finn, the person responsible for his death. show less
Klaus Mikaelson, the Original vampire/werewolf hybrid, returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New ...read more Klaus Mikaelson, the Original vampire/werewolf hybrid, returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans - a town he helped build centuries ago. show less
When Klaus learns the Cortez arrival to vendetta against him, Klaus finds himself dealing with the new threat. Meanwhile, Cortez ...read more When Klaus learns the Cortez arrival to vendetta against him, Klaus finds himself dealing with the new threat. Meanwhile, Cortez begins threatening the lives of innocent residents, Vincent has no option but to assist Vengeful Vampire in his plan to take down Klaus. show less
Desperate to help Kieran, Camille insists on an unconventional treatment, but her good intentions lead Kieran to a violent ...read more Desperate to help Kieran, Camille insists on an unconventional treatment, but her good intentions lead Kieran to a violent episode. After Klaus and Elijah disagree over the best way to handle the Crescent Wolves, Elijah makes a trip to the bayou, where he is witness to a horrific explosion that only adds to the hatred and mistrust among the communities. While Jackson and Elijah work to save the wounded, Hayley learns a surprising piece of her family history from Marcel. show less
When Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions soon begin to affect the entire French Quarter, Marcel, Klaus, Elijah ...read more When Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions soon begin to affect the entire French Quarter, Marcel, Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah rush to find out what is going on. Sophie approaches the others with some startling information about the Harvest Festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Elsewhere, Hayley is racked with guilt as she comes clean to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan. Last, a sequence of unforeseen events sends shockwaves through the French Quarter. show less
With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape. As tensions between ...read more With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape. As tensions between the siblings come to a head, Camille reveals a vital piece of information that causes Elijah and Rebekah to reconsider their plan of attack against Dahlia. Davina finds herself one step closer to fulfilling the promise she made to Kol, while Freya is forced to take drastic measures to protect herself against Dahlia. Elsewhere, Marcel has to put aside his fury at Klaus in order to protect himself and everyone in their sire line. show less
When it's discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate ...read more When it's discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover its identity. show less
When Elijah and Freya realize that Rebekah may be the target of The Strix's latest plan, they do whatever it takes to ...read more When Elijah and Freya realize that Rebekah may be the target of The Strix's latest plan, they do whatever it takes to protect her. Klaus spends time with Aurora to figure out where her loyalties lie, while a dangerous run-in with a member of The Strix leads Hayley and Marcel to make an unsettling discovery. show less
When its discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are ...read more When its discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are forced to put aside their differences in order to save her before it's too late. Following a lead that brings them to Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn run into deputy Matt Donovan, who does not take well to new vampires in his town. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley work together to uncover the motive behind one of Lucien's secret agendas, while a troubling shift in Kol's behavior leaves Davina concerned for their future together. show less
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the ...read more Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope, who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent seeks guidance from Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) after learning that Klaus’ erratic behavior is escalating. show less
When someone from Hayley's past makes a startling revelation, she grows concerned for herself and the baby. Amidst growing ...read more When someone from Hayley's past makes a startling revelation, she grows concerned for herself and the baby. Amidst growing tensions between them, Klaus and Elijah turn to Sabine for help in locating Hayley, who has gone missing. After making a trip down to the bayou, Klaus has a surprising and dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, Davina makes a surprising connection, and Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn. show less
Finn captures his brother's spirits, while the vampires remain trapped and their hunger grows.
Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. ...read more Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. Kaleb takes Davina to an old hangout. show less
When Dahlia devises a clever way to get Klaus' attention, she reveals some startling details about baby Hope and leaves him ...read more When Dahlia devises a clever way to get Klaus' attention, she reveals some startling details about baby Hope and leaves him with an enticing proposition to consider. Elsewhere, while Elijah and Freya find themselves with opposing views on how best to handle Dahlia's looming deadline, Rebekah, Davina and Cami work together to come up with their own strategy. Meanwhile, following a tense standoff between Elijah and Jackson in the bayou, Hayley is left to make a difficult decision about her and Hope's future. show less
At the re-opening of St. Anne's Church, Father Kieran finds himself in a great deal of trouble after a run-in with a witch ...read more At the re-opening of St. Anne's Church, Father Kieran finds himself in a great deal of trouble after a run-in with a witch from his past. Marcel and Rebekah grow concerned when the reemergence of someone they once knew threatens to expose secrets they've kept buried for nearly a century. Elsewhere, Sophie is shocked when a discovery is made at the cemetery, but she soon realizes things may not be as they seem. With the full moon looming, Hayley lets Rebekah in on her plan to throw a party for her werewolf clan show less
Marcel, still angered refuses to help Klaus when a gruesome discovery is made. Rebekah is on alert when she uncovers the ...read more Marcel, still angered refuses to help Klaus when a gruesome discovery is made. Rebekah is on alert when she uncovers the remnants of a sacrifice down by the docks realizing it's the work of a dangerous warlock from their past. when Elijah gets some information that Rebekah may be in trouble, he and Hayley set off to find her. Camille confronts Marcel, who opens up and shares some details of his past with her, but things quickly spiral out of control when an unexpected visitor shows up. show less
Klaus ends up in a standoff with an unlikely foe when a weapon that could destroy the Mikaelsons falls into the wrong hands.
A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes ...read more A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel makes a decision that puts him at odds with Klaus. Finally, Hope takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she’s created. show less
When Klaus and Elijah receive a cryptic invitation to dinner from their mother Esther, they find themselves preparing for the ...read more When Klaus and Elijah receive a cryptic invitation to dinner from their mother Esther, they find themselves preparing for the worst. Esther reveals a shocking secret about Klaus' childhood and unveils her ultimate plan for her children. show less
Klaus must put aside his mistrust for Freya in order to save Rebekah's life.
Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer ...read more Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake. show less
After discovering that he's been betrayed by his own siblings, Klaus teams up with an unlikely ally and sets off on a ...read more After discovering that he's been betrayed by his own siblings, Klaus teams up with an unlikely ally and sets off on a warpath, hell bent on revenge. Amidst the news that Klaus is on the loose, Elijah, Rebekah and Freya move forward with their plan to lure Dahlia to the compound and take her down once and for all. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jackson attempt to escape through the flooded bayou, even as Marcel finds himself hunted by a dangerous new threat. show less
Klaus's family has yet to forgive Klaus's actions. Klaus's old friend decides to show up and show him Chaos. While ...read more Klaus's family has yet to forgive Klaus's actions. Klaus's old friend decides to show up and show him Chaos. While Elijah tries to hunt werewolves down to protect Hayley leaving Freya on nanny duty. Meanwhile Marcel's has organized another vampire community, while Davina is learning to control the coven as their leader only to find it's not as easy as it looks and seeks help from Hayley. show less
As the baby's due date draws near, Klaus and Elijah embark on a search for Hayley, while Hayley determines to do whatever it ...read more As the baby's due date draws near, Klaus and Elijah embark on a search for Hayley, while Hayley determines to do whatever it takes to keep her unborn baby safe and away from the witches. Francesca takes a meeting with Oliver and Jackson to determine the future of the werewolves in New Orleans. In the aftermath of a surprising attack on Marcel and his vampires at the compound, Davina and Cami join resources to take down Klaus. Finally, in a desperate move to protect those most important to him, Klaus makes a heartbreaking decision. show less
When Klaus discovers Hayley's life is being threatened, he goes to extreme lengths to protect her and their unborn baby. ...read more When Klaus discovers Hayley's life is being threatened, he goes to extreme lengths to protect her and their unborn baby. Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance when she is having a difficult time dealing with the tragic events of her past. Feeling as though he can trust no one, Marcel visits an old friend to seek out some advice, while Davina takes steps to learn how to control her magic. Finally, Klaus delivers some surprising news to Father Kieran. show less
On the fifth anniversary the Mikaelsons defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the unsired vampires to New Orleans, ...read more On the fifth anniversary the Mikaelsons defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the unsired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source. show less
Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel ...read more Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival. show less
After receiving new visions of the looming prophecy, Freya uncovers that her family is on a collision course with a dangerous ...read more After receiving new visions of the looming prophecy, Freya uncovers that her family is on a collision course with a dangerous new enemy. Meanwhile, with the help of Detective Kinney, Vincent and Kol travel to the ancestral world to put a stop to the witches and take back their city once and for all. Elsewhere, Klaus and Elijah confront Marcel after a heartbreaking plan gone wrong has sent him spiraling. Hayley and Davina also appear. show less
Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to ...read more Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life. show less
Finn puts a spell on the compound, trapping wolves and vampires. Klaus takes Cami to the safe house, then confronts Kol about ...read more Finn puts a spell on the compound, trapping wolves and vampires. Klaus takes Cami to the safe house, then confronts Kol about Rebekah's whereabouts. show less
After five long years apart, Klaus attempts to reconnect with his daughter, Hope. Elijah mediates a conflict between Hayley and ...read more After five long years apart, Klaus attempts to reconnect with his daughter, Hope. Elijah mediates a conflict between Hayley and Freya to determine the best way to protect the family. show less
Aurora uses Freya as bait to lure the Mikaelson brothers into a trap.
When it's discovered that The Hollow's latest servant is on the loose, Freya places a protection spell on the compound, ...read more When it's discovered that The Hollow's latest servant is on the loose, Freya places a protection spell on the compound, forcing Klaus, Hayley and Hope to remain inside. Meanwhile Elijah takes matters into his own hands. show less
Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks ...read more Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help. show less
After being marked by The Hollow's dark magic, Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting. Meanwhile, ...read more After being marked by The Hollow's dark magic, Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah head out to speak with Mary. show less
With the final preparations for her union to Jackson underway, Hayley begins to question whether the ritual will actually work. ...read more With the final preparations for her union to Jackson underway, Hayley begins to question whether the ritual will actually work. After arriving to the compound, Elijah has a tense encounter with Klaus and quickly suspects that his brother may be up to something. Meanwhile, Kaleb, who is harboring a devastating secret from Davina, seeks help from Rebekah when he realizes time is not on his side. Lastly, Cami makes a startling revelation involving baby Hope. show less
Klaus seeks to take revenge for the taking of his baby, Hope, by Hayley and Jackson whom Elijah also seem to be against Klaus. ...read more Klaus seeks to take revenge for the taking of his baby, Hope, by Hayley and Jackson whom Elijah also seem to be against Klaus. Meanwhile Davina tries to lead her coven, and seeks help from Freya to bring Kol back. Hope is kidnapped, meanwhile Klaus is hostage at the attic. show less
While Klaus remains behind with Hope, Elijah and a reluctant Vincent join the hunt, which puts them on a dangerous collision ...read more While Klaus remains behind with Hope, Elijah and a reluctant Vincent join the hunt, which puts them on a dangerous collision course with an unlikely new threat. show less
In a series of flashbacks to 1919, Klaus opens up to Cami and reveals details of the devastating secret Rebekah and Marcel were ...read more In a series of flashbacks to 1919, Klaus opens up to Cami and reveals details of the devastating secret Rebekah and Marcel were trying to keep from him. Elijah forms an unlikely alliance with Monique and asks for her help in locating Sabine. Elsewhere, Thierry is reluctant to get involved when Marcel and Rebekah approach him with a plan to take down the witches. Meanwhile, in the bayou, Hayley is at her wits' end and holds Sabine hostage in an attempt to get information that will reverse the curse on Hayley's werewolf clan. show less
Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue ...read more Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue some young wolves. show less
Rebekah's past comes back to haunt her.
Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.
In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and ...read more In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette (guest star Jaime Murray), a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found. show less
While searching for a way to vanquish Dahlia, Klaus is faced with another threat.