We haven’t even seen their premieres yet, but already The CW has released synopses for the second episodes of the season for “iZombie,” “Supernatural,” “The Vampire Diaries,” and “The Originals.” Ready to be teased? Then read on!
Of special interest to us is “iZombie” Episode 2.02, “Zombie Bro,” in which Robert Knepper makes a guest appearance!
“iZombie” Episode 2.02 – “Zombie Bro” (10/13/15; 9:00-10:00 pm)
ROBERT KNEPPER (“PRISON BREAK”) GUEST STARS — Liv (Rose McIver) and Detective Babineax (Malcolm Goodwin) investigate the murder of a hard-partying frat boy whose death shocks everyone. After consuming his brains, Liv attends a fraternity party in an attempt to search for clues but ends up ruling the beer pong table instead. Still desperate to find the cure, Ravi (Rahul Kohli) takes matters into his own hands and brings Major (Robert Buckley) along for the ride. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) meets with Angus (guest star Robert Knepper), a mysterious person from his past. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright.
“Supernatural” Episode 11.02 – “Form and Void” (10/14/15; 9:00-10:00 pm)
DEAN AND SAM FACE THEIR OWN BATTLES — Dean (Jensen Ackles) helps Jenna (guest star Laci J. Mailey), the nurse he met after the Darkness fell, get back home safely and then sets off to help Sam (Jared Padalecki) deal with a town infected by a mysterious and deadly gas. However, when Jenna falls into dangerous hands, she calls Dean for help, and Sam tells him to go back to her. Unfortunately for Sam, he isn’t able to handle the townspeople-turned-monsters as easily as he thought. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb.
“The Vampire Diaries” Episode 7.02 – “Never Let Me Go” (10/15/15; 8:00-9:00 pm)
ONE STEP AHEAD – When an impulsive decision by Damon (Ian Somerhalder) threatens to unravel a carefully negotiated deal between Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Lily (guest star Annie Wersching), he has no choice but to make amends with his mother before things spiral further out of control. However, Lily remains one step ahead and carries out a harsh plan that hits Damon where it hurts most. Elsewhere, after returning to Whitmore Collage, Alaric (Matt Davis) turns to Bonnie (Kat Graham) for help with a mysterious and potentially dangerous artifact he has obtained, while Matt (Zach Roerig) is forced into making a risky life or death decision. Meanwhile, Caroline (Candice King), who finds herself a pawn in Lily and the Heretics’ plan for retribution, uncovers a shocking detail about Stefan’s past. Michael Malarkey also stars. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Brian Young.
“The Originals” Episode 3.02 – “You Hung the Moon” (10/15/15; 9:00-10:00 pm)
IMPENDING THREATS AND A DIRE PROPHECY — After discovering that poachers have begun taking out werewolves in the bayou, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Jackson (guest star Nathan Parsons) grow concerned for Hayley’s (Phoebe Tonkin) safety when she fails to show up during the full moon. Meanwhile, Davina (Danielle Campbell), the only one with the answer to Hayley’s whereabouts, plots ways to use that to her advantage. Elsewhere, Cami (Leah Pipes) approaches Klaus (Joseph Morgan) with her theory on who is behind the series of murders in the French Quarter, while Lucien (guest star Andrew Lees) delivers to Elijah an unsettling warning about the war brewing among the sire lines. Finally, after receiving a dire prophecy about the future of the Mikaelson siblings, Klaus takes extreme measures to determine the validity of this potential impending threat. Charles Michael Davis and Riley Voelkel also star. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Carina Adly Mackenzie.