The Originals

"The Originals" is the twentieth episode of the fourth season of The CW television series, The Vampire Diaries and the 86th episode of the series overall. It originally aired on April 25, 2013. The episode was written by Julie Plec and directed by Chris Grismer. This episode serves as a backdoor pilot for the spin-off, The Originals. Plot Following a clue provided by Katherine (Nina Dobrev) that a plot is brewing against him, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) travels to New Orleans, the city he and his family helped build. Klaus' investigation leads him to a reunion with his former protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), a vampire who has total control of the city's supernatural and human inhabitants. Determined to help his brother find redemption, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) goes in search of Klaus and soon learns that Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) has also come to the French Quarter looking for clues to her family history, and has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie (Daniella Pineda), who reveals something that makes Klaus reconsider the situation and that can bring his family back together. Meanwhile, in Mystic Falls, Katherine reveals a surprising vulnerability to Rebekah (Claire Holt) and asks her to deliver a message to Elijah, while Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) continue their plan to return Elena's (Nina Dobrev) humanity by imprisoning her in the basement of the Salvatore house. Featured music In "The Originals" the following songs are heard: "Do Whatcha Wanna" by Rebirth Brass Band "Terrible Love" by The National "New Cannonball Blues" by TV on the Radio "How" by The Neighbourhood "Mojo Fix" by Martin Harley "Testified BK" by Steve Nathanson "No Sugar In My Coffee" by Caught A Ghost "Walking Backwards" by Leagues "How You Like Me Now?" by The Heavy "Ball & Chain" by Martin Harley "Revolution" by Dr. John