Episode 4: Disturbing Behavior 🆕 Ad-Free

"Maybe they finally realized that you're just a dick." — Alaric to Damon

The title primarily refers to the fourth episode of The Vampire Diaries ' third season (and the series' 48th episode overall). Originally aired on October 6, 2011, it was directed by Wendey Stanzler and written by Brian Young. Plot Overview Episode 4: Disturbing Behavior

For a deeper look at the tension and key scenes from this episode, you can watch this official webclip: The Vampire Diaries 3x04 "Disturbing Behavior" Webclip Cristina Alexandra YouTube• Oct 4, 2011 "Maybe they finally realized that you're just a dick

: Jeremy continues to see the ghost of Anna, who warns him about "darkness" surrounding his other ghost visitor, Vicki. He eventually confesses these hauntings to Bonnie. He eventually confesses these hauntings to Bonnie

: Gloria discovers through a vision that Elena is the one wearing the necklace. She realizes Elena—the doppelgänger Klaus needs—is still alive, but before she can tell Klaus, Katherine kills her to protect the secret.

The episode follows several major storylines involving the Originals, the Mystic Falls residents, and supernatural threats:

A standout line from the episode occurs during a confrontation between Alaric and Damon: