Desperate to see her father after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring him back. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions. Freya’s guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin. Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter.

When a disappearance brings Klaus back to New Orleans, Hope looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again. Marcel returns amidst increased tensions between the supernatural factions, while Freya makes a decision about her future. Roman’s surprise visit to the Mikaelson compound forces Hope to reveal some dark truths about her family.

Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope, who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent seeks guidance from Ivy after learning Klaus’ erratic behavior.

A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah. Finally, Hope takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she’s created.

After learning how to get Hayley back, Hope sets off on a mission. Klaus turns to Caroline for help. Vincent and Freya clash over whether to let Declan in on supernatural secrets.

Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.

As Vincent, Marcel and Josh work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope’s attempt to bring her family back together leaves her struggling.

Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah’s past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals with the fallout of a fateful decision.

Klaus turns to Davina for help with an affliction affecting Hope. On their wedding day, Freya and Keelin make a tough decision about their future, while Elijah has to confront a past memory of Hayley.

Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. A run-in with Alaric throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.

Intent on saving Hope’s life, Klaus’ plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever. Elijah, Marcel, Freya and Vincent also appear.