The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 20

Through flashbacks to 1864, viewers learn that the brothers were shot by their own father, Giuseppe Salvatore, while trying to rescue Katherine Pierce from being taken to the church to be burned.

While Pearl prepares to leave Mystic Falls with Harper, she is suddenly assassinated by John Gilbert using a stake gun. Cast and Characters Role in Episode Nina Dobrev Elena Gilbert Learns the truth about Stefan’s past Paul Wesley Stefan Salvatore Struggles with guilt over his transition Ian Somerhalder Damon Salvatore Reveals the secret reason for his hatred David Anders John Gilbert Orchestrates the death of Pearl Staked and killed by John Gilbert Mia Kirshner Isobel Flemming Makes a surprise return at the end The Ending Explained The Vampire Diaries: Season 1, Episode 20 | Rotten Tomatoes the vampire diaries season 1 episode 20

"Blood Brothers" is a pivotal episode that shifts the focus from the present-day love triangle to the tragic history of the Salvatore brothers. It is widely considered one of the best "flashback" episodes of the series. Through flashbacks to 1864, viewers learn that the

Alaric finally stops searching for his wife, Isobel, only for her to show up at a bar and introduce herself at the very end of the episode. It is widely considered one of the best