The Vampire Diaries: The 15 Best Damon & Elena-Centric Episodes

After eight seasons of drama, tension, and even a sleeping curse, the best Damon and Elena episodes finally ended with their happily ever after in the finale of The Vampire Diaries. Their love was messy and epic — and sometimes a love triangle made it seem impossible — but it was worth seeing them end the show together, happy and human. After meeting early in the series when Damon wasn’t looking for anything other than causing trouble, their love story carried the show through to the ending where they finally got the life that Elena always dreamed about.