: The Heretics—Valerie, Nora, Mary Louise, Beau, and Malcolm—vampires with witch abilities. Key Plot Points
The guide for , titled "Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take," covers the season premiere that aired on October 8, 2015. Episode Overview Runtime : 42 minutes.
: Life in Mystic Falls after Elena Gilbert's departure and the rise of a new supernatural threat.
: The episode concludes with Damon and Bonnie killing Malcolm, one of the Heretics, setting the stage for a vengeful war.