Episode 4: Disturbing Behavior May 2026

: Back in Mystic Falls, Damon lashes out at Alaric and others who try to control his behavior. This culminates in him temporarily killing Alaric (who is saved by his Gilbert ring) and attacking Bill Forbes.

The episode follows several major storylines involving the Originals, the Mystic Falls residents, and supernatural threats:

: Gloria discovers through a vision that Elena is the one wearing the necklace. She realizes Elena—the doppelgänger Klaus needs—is still alive, but before she can tell Klaus, Katherine kills her to protect the secret. Episode 4: Disturbing Behavior

: Stefan remains in Chicago with Klaus and Rebekah. While Rebekah struggles to adjust to modern fashion and music, Klaus enlists the witch Gloria to find Rebekah's missing necklace.

A standout line from the episode occurs during a confrontation between Alaric and Damon: : Back in Mystic Falls, Damon lashes out

: The episode ends with Klaus bringing Stefan back to Mystic Falls in the back of a truck, determined to find out what Stefan is still "holding onto" from his old life. Critical Reception & Key Quotes

: Jeremy continues to see the ghost of Anna, who warns him about "darkness" surrounding his other ghost visitor, Vicki. He eventually confesses these hauntings to Bonnie. A standout line from the episode occurs during

: Alaric demands a seat on the Founders' Council to represent the Gilbert family, arguing that the existing members have conflicts of interest due to their supernatural children.