1x12 - Unpleasantville

As Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena more vervain-filled jewelry to protect her family and friends. Hurting for money, Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill, where former high school football-star Ben works as a bartender. Ben comes to Bonnie’s aid when he notices Damon is bothering her. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950's theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. The vampire that has been stalking Elena knew Katherine and he is killed by the Salvatore brothers.Before dying he reveals that the way to get into the tomb lies in Gilbert's journal. While Jenna and Alaric are walking home from the party, Alaric tells Jenna that his wife was named Isabel, the same name as Elena's birth mother. Meanwhile Anna keeps on trying to get close to Jeremy, because she wants to get her hands on his ancestor's journal. At the end of the episode, it is revealed that both Anna and Ben are vampires and appear to be romantically involved with each other.

We Barbarians - There's This There's That
Matt tells Ben he's applying to work at The Grill; Elena tells Bonnie she discovered she's adopted.

Systems Officer - Pacer
Ben steps in between Bonnie & Damon; Anna asks Jeremy how he did on his paper.

The Misfits ft Ronnie Spector - This Magic Moment
Alaric sees Damon, Elena & Stephen arrive at the dance; Alaric offers to get Jenna a drink; Caroline questions Elena about Damon's presence.

Rogue Wave - Everyday
Jenna asks Alaric about his wife; Elena asks Stephen to dance.

Jef Scott - Dreams Are For The Lucky
Elena asks Stephen about the 50s while they dance; Anna meets up with Jeremy.

U.S. Royalty - Keep It Cool (Bo Flex Remix)
Caroline & Bonnie arrive at The Grill.

The Misfits ft John Cafiero - Runaway
Alaric & Damon talk about Stephen.

AutoVaughn - Everybody
Bonnie asks Ben to go on a date with her; Matt gets defensive with Caroline.

Jocko Marcellino - Slow Dance
Anna asks Jeremy if she can borrow his grandfather's journal; Stephen apologizes for dragging Elena to the dance.

The Misfits - Great Balls Of Fire
Stephen shows off his 50s dance moves.

The Raveonettes - My Boyfriend's Back
Elena & Stephen watch Damon dance with a blonde; Elena gets a threatening phone call from Noah.

St Leonards - Now That We've Grown
Matt tells Caroline he's not over Elena.

Oranger - Mr. Sandman
Anna & Ben kiss.

1x11 - Bloodlines

Damon's arrival causes the mysterious stranger to flee, and Damon frees Elena from her overturned car. Damon brings Elena with him to Georgia to see Bree, a witch and an old flame of Damon's, hoping she can help open the tomb to free Katherine. Bree calls Lee, Lexi's boyfriend (as Lexi was her friend), who wants revenge on Damon. Elena saves Damon, and he kills Bree after she tells him to find Emily's spellbook. Stefan opens up to Bonnie's grandma in an attempt to help Bonnie come to terms with her new power. Jeremy meets Anna, who knows the true past of Mystic Falls. When Elena and Damon return, Stefan reveals that he saved Elena from the crash that killed her parents. Stefan also tells Elena that her parents adopted her, but knows nothing more about her parentage. He claims his love to Elena and she forgives him. Alaric sits at the Mystic Grill bar and recognizes Damon as the vampire who killed his wife.

Florence and The Machine - Cosmic Love
Alaric remembers saying goodbye to his wife.

Editors - An End Has A Start
Elena wakes up in Damon's car.

The Dandelions - On A Mission
Elena asks Damon about the vampire she hit with her car.

Black Mustang - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Damon drags Elena into a bar & reunites with former lover Bree.

The Black Hollies - Can't Stop These Tears (From Falling)
Bree & Elena talk about Damon.

Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions - Trouble
Damon asks Bree to help him free Katherine.

The Steps - Push
Stefan phones Elena & she asks him her connection to Katherine.

The Upsidedown - Pepper Spray
Elena asks Damon if she could be Katherine's descendant.

The Stereotypes - The Night Before
Elena & Damon do shots with Bree.

The Dig - Look Inside
Anna & Jeremy play foosball while discussing their grandfather's journals; Jenna phones Elena.

Alex Band - Only One
Bree tells Damon how to break Emily's spell just before he kills her.

Julian Casablancas - Out Of The Blue
Elena asks Damon why he took her to Georgia.

The Bell - Nothing Is Logical
Alaric remembers Damon biting his wife.