The Departed (The Vampire Diaries)
| "The Departed" | |
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| The Vampire Diaries episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 22 |
| Directed by | John Behring |
| Story by | Brett Matthews & Elisabeth R. Finch |
| Teleplay by | Julie Plec |
| Production code | 2J6022 |
| Original air date | May 10, 2012 |
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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.