Well, that was an episode chock full of... wait, what?

In which I am thoroughly satisfied for perhaps the first time all season.

Just when you think it's safe to open the curtains, somebody's gone and taken your daywalking ring.

The CW gives us a taste of their new Vampire Diaries spinoff 

It's Prom Night in Mystic Falls, and Erin's playing her The Cure albums back to back.

Science doesn't lie, you guys.

Spoiler: there are neither overalls or pitchforks in this episode.

Who loves new no-humanity Elena?  I do! I do!

Cheerleading Competition!  And other stuff.

The Vampire Diaries' version of a very special episode.

After months of begging for Katherine's return... I take it back.

Wait, I've seen this one.  Don't eat the berries.

So where, exactly is Caroline, and what has she been doing, hmm?

Kol Drogo totally wants to be the vampire who mounts the world in this episode of The Vampire Diaries.

Turns out, Lamaze breathing can't stop you from turning into a werewolf.

Christmas Episode! Oh, and we have a new Handsome Club President...

This week's Vampire Diaries has everything: New Orleans, flashbacks, sexy times, witches of color, and a Hurricane Katrina reference!

Pull up a champ can and chat about last night's Vampire Diaries.  Oh!  And cast your vote for the new president of The Handsome Club!

What was that ending all about?  Let's talk Vampire Diaries!

Uh-oh, there's some underage tattooing in this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries!

In which the secret word of the night was FIVE.  Can you count how many times it appears?

So you'll know that if there are ever Shirtless Salvatore Fisticuffs, you should finish all of your drink, not just have a sip.

New developments in last night's episode pave the way for Klaus to draw more pictures of Caroline and ponies!  

Would anyone like to have a dog?  WARNING: he likes to surreptitiously eat tv remotes so that you have to watch The Vampire Diaries live and can't pause or rewind and have to type really fast to keep up.  In other news, hey, guys, let's talk about The Vampire Diaries!

Oh noes!  Jenny's on vacation in the wilds of Northern America!  Can Erin adequately fill her TVD recapping shoes?  Answer: no.   But let's give it the ol' college try, eh?

A highly scientific analysis of a fan-made tribute to Damon and Elena from The Vampire Diaries, given what we now know thanks to the end of last season.

George talks about The Vampire Diaries with writer and executive producer Julie Plec. They bond over the handsomeness of Alaric, among other important things.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3-22, The Departed, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

Vampire Diaries: The Musical -- you know you want it.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3-21, Before Sunset, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3-20, Do Not Go Gentle, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3-19, Heart of Darkness, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x18: The Murder Of One, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x17: Break on Through, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x16: 1912, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of Ringer 1x16: You're Way Too Pretty to Go to Jail.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x15: All My Children, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x14: Dangerous Liaisons, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap with drinking game of The Vampire Diaries 3x13: Bringing Out The Dead.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries 3x12: The Ties That Bind, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x11, Our Town, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x10, The New Deal, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x9, Homecoming, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x8, Ordinary People, with drinking game and ohshitometer.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x7, Ghost World, with drinking game -- and introducing the oh-shitometer!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x6, Smells Like Teen Spirit, with drinking game.

How could Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries possibly get even better? With a drinking game, of course!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x5, The Reckoning, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x4, Disturbing Behavior, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x3, The End of the Affair, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x2, The Hybrid, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 3x1, The Birthday, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-22, As I Lay Dying, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-21, The Sun Also Rises, with drinking game.

A drinking game for watching the Salvatore Brothers' sculpted abs The Vampire Diaries!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-20, The Last Day, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-19, Klaus, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-18, The Last Dance, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-17, Know Thy Enemy, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-16, The House Guest, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-15, The Dinner Party, with drinking game and the inauguration of the President of the Handsome Club.

Give that special someone an FYA Valentine's Day card!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-14, Crying Wolf, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-13,  Daddy Issues, with drinking game.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-12, The Descent, with drinking game plus a recipe for the Salvatore Brothers Sandwich.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-11, By the Light of the Moon.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-10, The Sacrifice.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries , episode 2-9, Katerina, in which Jenny and George celebrate the glorious return of SHIRTLESSNESS!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-8, Rose, in which our collective love affair with Elijah begins.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-7, Masquerade, with updates to the drinking game!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-6, Plan B, in which Katherine continues to eff with Mystic Falls.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-5, Kill or Be Killed.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-4, Memory Lane, in which there are flashbacks aplenty (drink!).

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-3, Bad Moon Rising.

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-2, Brave New World. Plus: The Vampire Diaries drinking game!

A recap of The Vampire Diaries, episode 2-1, The Return.

Just in time for the Season 2 premiere, Jenny recaps The Vampire Diaries: Season 1.

A highly scientific debate over the television and book versions of L.J. Smith's The Vampire Diaries.

What happens when teens are given a choice? Terrible, terrible entertainment. Oh, and awards.