VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Because the Night' On the Next VAMPIRE DIARIES

On the next episode of The CW's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES titled, 'Because the Night,' realizing that Elena needs some time away from Mystic Falls, Damon takes her to New York City, where he lived and partied hard in the 1970s.

When Rebekah also shows up in New York, she's impressed with Elena's secret agenda. Flashbacks reveal Damon's hedonistic life in the underground club scene and a complicated encounter with Lexi (guest star Arielle Kebbel).

Meanwhile, Caroline and Stefan try to convince Klaus that it would be in his own best interest to help them track Silas down, and Bonnie struggles to keep her grasp on reality and do the right thing. Garreth Stover directed the episode written by Brian Young & Charlie Charbonneau.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm/ET on The CW. Get a sneak peek of the upcoming episode below!