[s4e3] The Rager -

Makes her first appearance, arriving in town as a werewolf friend from Tyler's past, immediately causing tension between Tyler and Caroline. "I'm not a hunter. I'm the hunter." — Connor Jordan

" The Rager " is the third episode of the fourth season of , originally airing on October 25, 2012. It captures the chaos of Elena Gilbert's early days as a vampire and the arrival of a dangerous new threat in Mystic Falls. Episode Summary [S4E3] The Rager

: Connor Jordan continues his crusade, using "The Five" tattoo—which only Jeremy can see—to track his targets. He poisons the kegs at the party with werewolf venom to trap the vampires. Makes her first appearance, arriving in town as

The episode centers on a high school party (the "rager") thrown by Rebekah, which serves as a backdrop for Elena's struggle to control her heightened emotions and bloodlust. While Stefan tries to help Elena find a "pacifist" way to live, Damon encourages her to embrace her new nature. Meanwhile, the tension escalates with the arrival of , a highly skilled member of "The Five," a group of elite vampire hunters. Key Plot Points It captures the chaos of Elena Gilbert's early

: Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect Tyler from Connor, revealing that he knows more about the mysterious hunter than he is letting on.

: Feeling guilty for his role in the accident that turned Elena, Matt allows her to feed from him to keep her from losing control. Major Character Developments Development Elena

Discovers his potential as a "Potential Hunter" because he is the only one who can see Connor’s invisible tattoo.