Blake, Lola and Glenn are excited to be attending this year's Doctor of the Year Convention or DOY in Vegas. Even though Blake has won six years in a row, Glenn and Lola are determined to win. Owen tags along to visit his mom, with surprising consequences.
With the threat of the prophecy looming over their heads, Klaus and Elijah find themselves rendered useless inside a magical trap, while Aya and The Strix's coven of witches move forward with a risky spell that could take one of them down for good. Elsewhere, Freya leads the charge to get her brothers back and enlists the help of Marcel, Hayley and Stefan Salvatore, an old friend of Klaus', whose unexpected arrival may be the key to their survival. Finally, Davina moves forward with a dangerous plan that brings her one step closer to reuniting with Kol.
In order to lure a vengeful vampire hunter named Rayna Cruz away from his friends in Mystic Falls, Stefan heads to New Orleans, where Valerie has learned of a safe house that can protect him. Once there, he comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson, who soon becomes suspicious of his old friend's unexpected arrival in his city. Meanwhile, Enzo, who is working on behalf of a mysterious organization called The Armory, approaches Damon and Bonnie with a plan that could protect Stefan from Rayna. Finally, after learning that Alaric has decided to leave for Dallas with the twins immediately, Caroline offers to accompany them on the trip and finds herself contemplating her own future in Mystic Falls.
The race continues in Colombia, where claustrophobia could prevent a racer from going deep into the catacombs to retrieve their next clue.
An old man collapses in his bathroom, gasping for air. The caregiver tries to save him while her son calls for help in vain. This accident isn't what it seems, though. and the true story reveals murder.
Pritchard needs to try and hide his history with Wally, who is now dating his daughter, Helen, after it is discovered that Wally is being coerced by a prisoner planning an escape.
A woman pitches a product that can relieve back pain; a brother and sister team have a cool way to reduce inflammation in the body; a mechanical engineer hopes to lock in a deal with his high-tech bike lock; and a woman shares her passion about her gourmet tea shots that can be prepared just like espresso drinks. Also, an update on PiperWai, an all-natural deodorant made from activated charcoal, in which Barbara Corcoran invested in during Season 7.
Harry, Gordon and Jimmy publicly announce the purchase of Whiteley's, claiming it to be an exciting project that will cement the future of the Selfridge legacy. However, while later helping out Crabb with the Whiteley's accounts, Harry makes a worrying discovery. Grove is forced to admit it's time to retire, while Meryl makes a stand to her father in order to get Tilly reinstated. Jimmy starts to arouse suspicions when questioned about Victor, and a sudden tragedy sends shockwaves through the store.
There are whispers of ritual sacrifice when a mutilated body is found at City Halls newest development site. Convinced that there is more to it than that, Harry puts Suris life at risk.
An Ethiopian church claims to be housing the Ark of the Covenant. But is their assertion to be believed Join Jamie Theakston as he ascertains the truth.
A frozen cut forces Parker to divert a creek and mine the thawed pay gravel beneath. Tony faces disaster when he breaks his dredge buckets and Todd doubles down with a second monster washplant.
When Jenny makes the decision to confront her father, family turmoil from the past rises to the surface. Meanwhile, Atticus Nevins returns to town, bringing more danger than the FBI could have imagined.
Jimmys new neighbor turns out to be a Quebec biker whos also in witness protection. Jimmy is banned from associating with him, but then realizes his new pal is about to commit a heist. Jimmy has to stop the robbery or join in.
Isaac and Jude find a mysterious songbook. Maggie, Leia, Rachel and Annabelle forge deeper bonds when they decide to share secrets.
Tee gets a taste of what life outside care might be like when she goes for her first college interview, but her day does not go according to plan.
The entire Tanner clan comes together for a final reunion before the family home is sold, but parting turns out to be tougher than expected
Pete hands the reins over to Roderick for the next build a spiral staircase wrapped in branches, a hexagonal tower with elegant stained glass windows and a degree observation platform.
When an old friend whisks her away for a concert and after-hours fun, Stephanie realizes how much her nephews mean to her. Kimmy finds DJ a date.