Stefan and Damon decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine at the Lockwood's masquerade ball. Things take an ugly turn when Matt and Tyler start doing shots with their friends.
Following a tip about smuggled weapons, Bishop and Torres engage in a shootout in a former sheriffs residence thats now a historical site, only to find themselves locked in abandoned jail cells there.
Atwater's reactions during a tense arrest are called into question. The team must dig in to uncover key evidence that could aid in the ongoing investigation and clear Atwater's name.
Andrea and Mike get self-help books and therapy to make sure their relationship is still on track, and Andrea tries to juggle being a mom and a comedy writer.
Avery and her team investigate a new cyber threat that allows arsonists a less traceable method of starting fires in homes. Meanwhile, Elijah's ex-wife informs him she's starting a new job out of town and wants to take their daughter with her.
