By the Light of the Moon 

As the full moon nears, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for his transformation. Meanwhile, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger shows up looking for Mason.

Director:

Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (as Elizabeth Allen)

Writers:

Kevin Williamson (developed for television by), Julie Plec (developed for television by)

Stars:

Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Nina Dobrev	...	Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
Paul Wesley	...	Stefan Salvatore
Ian Somerhalder	...	Damon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueen	...	Jeremy Gilbert
Sara Canning	...	Jenna Sommers
Kat Graham	...	Bonnie Bennett (as Katerina Graham)
Candice King	...	Caroline Forbes (as Candice Accola)
Zach Roerig	...	Matt Donovan
Michael Trevino	...	Tyler Lockwood
Matthew Davis	...	Alaric Saltzman (as Matt Davis)
Lauren Cohan	...	Rose
Michaela McManus	...	Jules
Daniel Gillies	...	Elijah Mikaelson
Bryton James	...	Luka Martin
Randy J. Goodwin	...	Dr. Jonas Martin

Storyline

During the full moon, Damon asks Bonnie to cast a spell to keep Elena incapable of leaving her home. Caroline stays with Tyler, who has imprisoned himself in the Lockwood cellar, to help him during his first transformation to a werewolf. Meanwhile, Jules arrives in Mystic Falls seeking out Mason. Alaric and Damon suspect that she might also be a werewolf. Bonnie meets with Luka expecting to break the moonstone curse using a spell. Elijah visits Elena and proposes a deal to her: she negotiates Stefan's release from the tomb. Damon and Rose grow close to each other and they have an unexpected visitor.

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Plot Keywords:

undressing | male werewolf | lycanthropy | clanking chains | bound in chains | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tyler turns into a werewolf for the first time.

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Goofs

When Jules slams her drink down on the bar, it splashes over her bare hand, and she shows no reaction. Damon had spiked the drink with wolfsbane, therefore it should have burned her hand like acid.

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Quotes

Bonnie Bennett: [as Elena comes down the stairs] Where are you going?
Elena Gilbert: Um... to see Stefan.
Bonnie Bennett: You're lying.
Elena Gilbert: No, I'm not.
Bonnie Bennett: Really? Tell your face.
Elena Gilbert: Are you serious?
Jeremy Gilbert: [on the landing behind them] She took the moonstone.
[has handbag Elena took it from]
Elena Gilbert: How did you...?
Bonnie Bennett: We tested you. You failed.
[...]

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Connections

References The Incredible Hulk (1977)

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Soundtracks

Shadowcasting
(uncredited)
Performed by Ra Ra Riot

User Reviews

okay since episode seven its kinda been a step down

Okay this episode was fine, I liked some of it, but one character dies and nothing I did not feel a damn thing as the character really wasn't in it that long so who cares, overall an okay episode but somewhat meh at points

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alloy Entertainment, Bonanza Productions, CBS Television Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1