PREVIEW: CW's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES & THE SECRET CIRCLE Thursday April 26

Alaric (Matt Davis) finds an unexpected ally to guide him on his dangerous new path  on an all-new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, "Do Not Go Gentle," Thursday, April 26 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Meredith (guest star Torrey Devitto) try to figure out what their next move should be.

At the school's 1920s Decade Dance, Bonnie (Kat Graham) asks Jamie (guest star Robert Ri'chard) to go with her and, at Caroline's (Candice Accola) suggestion, Elena (Nina Dobrev) asks Stefan (Paul Wesley) to be her date.

Caroline is pleasantly surprised when Tyler (Michael Trevino) shows up at the dance determined to sweep her off her feet, but Klaus (Joseph Morgan) does his best to come between them.

The dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need the help of Matt (Zach Roerig), Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and especially Bonnie to undo a spell that could prove devastating for everyone.



Josh Butler directed the episode written by Michael Narducci.

THE SECRET CIRCLE follows at 9 p.m. ET.

In "Traitor," When a crystal is magically stolen from the abandoned house, the Circle decides it was the traitor witch working with Eben (guest star Sammi Rotibi) so Jake (Chris Zylka) calls for a meeting with Isaac (guest star JR Bourne) to see if they can get him to change sides.

Cassie's (Britt Robertson) loose grasp on her dark magic threatens to destroy any possible alliance when their pursuit of the traitor leads them to the "Creepiest Place on Earth."

Faye (Phoebe Tonkin) and Jake (Chris Zylka) work together to steal Dawn's (Natasha Henstridge) crystal, Melissa (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and Adam (Thomas Dekker) pair up and uncover a new magic trick.

Meanwhile, a frustrated Diana (Shelley Hennig) reaches out to Charles (Gale Harold) for help.





Eagle Egilsson directed the episode written by Roger Grant & Katie Wech.

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