Flashbacks reveal the events of 1864 leading to the capture of the town's original vampires. In the present, Stefan and Damon race against Alaric to find Jonathan Gilbert's old journal. Episode 14: "Fool Me Once" Original Air Date: February 11, 2010

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Bonnie discovers her family's connection to the Bennett talisman.

Stefan struggles to control his newly reignited thirst for human blood, becoming erratic and aggressive. Elena's uncle, John Gilbert, returns to town wearing a ring identical to Alaric's. John stirs up trouble with the Founder's Council, threatening to expose Stefan and Damon if they do not cooperate with his agenda. Episode 19: "Miss Mystic Falls" Original Air Date: April 22, 2010

At the annual Miss Mystic Falls pageant, Stefan loses control of his bloodlust and kidnaps a contestant. Damon and Elena track him down, leading Elena to inject Stefan with vervain to lock him up for his own safety. Episode 20: "Blood Brothers"

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Elena looks identical to Katherine Pierce, the vampire who turned the Salvatores in 1864. Episode 3: "Friday Night Bites" Original Air Date: September 24, 2009