Dave Pileggi

In the season finale, Founder's Day has finally arrived, and everyone is busy with last-minute preparations for floats and fireworks. Stefan is uncomfortable with Damon's new attitude toward Elena, but Elena is more concerned about repairing her relationship with Jeremy. Jeremy is worried about Anna (recurring guest star MALESE JOW), but not sure he's on board with her latest plan for the future. While Caroline is enjoying her day as queen of the celebration, she also tries to help Matt and Tyler get their friendship back on track. Finally, although Damon and Alaric do their best to stop him, John Gilbert (recurring guest star DAVID ANDERS) sets a plan in motion that brings Founder's Day to an end amid chaos, destruction and death.

A late night work session with Blue turns into a trip down memory lane for Jason as he recalls the highlights (and lowlights) from the past nine years, including moments with Kelly, Chardonnay, Tasha, Malik, Derwin, Melanie, Blue, and Keira.

When two football players are accused of killing their coach, Jamie and Roy put aside their differences and work together to clear their names. Meanwhile, Preston begs for Jamie's forgiveness after she sees his face on the Lee Anne Marcus sex tape.

After Wolfe (Eddie Izzard) pleads to end his life, Walker (Sharlto Copley) and Pilgrim (Susan Heyward) must act quickly to stop Johnny Royalle (Noah Taylor) from meeting with Wolfe in The Shaft. Meanwhile Zora (Logan Browning) struggles with her newfound fame, while Calista (Olesya Rulin) becomes more desperate to discover if she truly is a Power.