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"The Departed" is the twenty-second and final episode of The Vampire Diaries's third season, premiering May 10, 2012 on The CW. During the episode, Elena remembers when life was simpler while the rest of her friends attempt to stay away from Alaric. In the episode's initial airing, it garnered 2.53 million viewers.
Original Release
05/10/2012
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nina Dobrev | Elena Gilbert |
| Paul Wesley | Stefan Salvatore |
| Ian Somerhalder | Damon Salvatore |
| Steven R. McQueen | Jeremy Gilbert |
| Kat Graham | Bonnie Bennett |
| Zach Roerig | Matt Donovan |
| Candice King | Caroline Forbes |
| Michael Trevino | Tyler Lockwood |
| Matthew Davis | Alaric Saltzman |
| Joseph Morgan | Klaus Mikaelson |
Directors
Writers
L.J. Smith, Julie Plec, Brett Matthews, Elisabeth Finch, Charlie Charbonneau, Kevin Williamson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nina Dobrev | Elena Gilbert |
| Paul Wesley | Stefan Salvatore |
| Ian Somerhalder | Damon Salvatore |
| Steven R. McQueen | Jeremy Gilbert |
| Kat Graham | Bonnie Bennett |
| Zach Roerig | Matt Donovan |
| Candice King | Caroline Forbes |
| Michael Trevino | Tyler Lockwood |
| Matthew Davis | Alaric Saltzman |
| Joseph Morgan | Klaus Mikaelson |
| Claire Holt | Rebekah Mikaelson |
| Daniel Gillies | Elijah Mikaelson |
| Marguerite MacIntyre | Sheriff Liz Forbes |
| Torrey Devitto | Dr. Meredith Fell |
| Sara Canning | Jenna Sommers |
| Susan Walters | Carol Lockwood |
| Erin Beute | Miranda Gilbert |
| Jason MacDonald | Grayson Gilbert |
| Brittany Barbieri | Council Member |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kevin Williamson | Executive Producer |
| Julie Plec | Executive Producer |
| Caroline Dries | Executive Producer |
| Bob Levy | Executive Producer |
| Turi Meyer | Executive Producer |
| Leslie Morgenstein | Executive Producer |
| Alfredo Septién | Executive Producer |
| Lance Anderson | Producer |
| Chris Grismer | Producer |
| Michael Narducci | Producer |
| Trish 'The Dish' Stanard | Producer |
| James L. Thompson III | Producer |
| Pascal Verschooris | Producer |
