The Vampire Diaries Season 8 has 16 episodes.

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This differs from earlier seasons (e.g., Seasons 2–6 had 22 episodes each; Season 7 had 22 as well). Season 8 was shortened as the show was concluding its run.

: This was the only season with 16 episodes; all previous seasons featured 22 or 23 episodes.

Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries has 16 episodes .

: Every episode title in Season 8 is a line of dialogue from the show's first season.

The eighth and final season of The Vampire Diaries consists of . Season 8 Fast Facts

The final season focused on the battle against the Siren Sybil and the ruler of Hell, Arcadius.