I Went to the Woods

what happens

In the aftermath of his brother's fateful decision, Stefan awakens to find himself thrown into a life or death situation with only his basic instincts to rely on. With time working against him, he sets off on a journey of survival while forced to confront a lifetime of irreversible damage Damon has done to their relationship. Meanwhile, desperate to save his brother, Damon follows an unusual lead he has come across, while Matt sends Valerie to Dallas to enlist Alaric's help in the search for Stefan. Finally, when Rayna discovers the emergence of a new threat, she sets off on her own mission to find Stefan before the others do.

who made it

directed

Julie Plec

written

Julie Plec, Neil Reynolds

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Elizabeth Blackmore as Valerie Tulle
• Leslie-Anne Panaligan as Rayna Cruz
• Ryan Dorsey as Marty Hammond
• Kendrick Cross as Officer Albert
• Christina Bach as Annie
• Tim Perez-Ross as Police Captain
• Deric Augustine as Frat Guy
• KKristen McFann as National News Anchor