162 Candles is the eighth episode of the first season of The Vampire Diaries and the eighth episode of the series overall.
Summary[]
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY THAT WILL END IN TRAGEDY — On his birthday, Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest and best friends. Damon compelled Caroline to throw a party at the Grill because it was part of his diabolical plan. He then invited Stefan and Lexi and eventually they both accepted. Still upset by the events at the Halloween haunted house, Alex does her best to stay away from Stefan, but for some reason Alex finds herself at the Salvatore Boarding House in search for Stefan. When looking for him, she meets his oldest friend Lexi in a towel. Lexi was shocked to see who Alex was for a certain reason who's name is "Katherine." Alex then left and went home. Later Stefan stops off at Alex's house before he heads to the Grill. They talk and he then asks if she is going to Caroline's party; she says no. Then Alex shows up at the Grill still not sure about the situation with Stefan, but Lexi gives her some unsolicited relationship advice. Alex, Elena, and Jenna are surprised by a change in Jeremy's behavior which has changed for the better. At Damon's compulsive insistence, Caroline tries to get the amulet back from Bonnie. Finally, Damon's offer to help Sheriff Forbes has tragic results. Matt also appears.