" 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
: 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. [S4E3] The Rager
Experiences "vampire rage" for the first time and begins to question if Stefan's way is sustainable. " The Rager " is the third episode
Discovers his potential as a "Potential Hunter" because he is the only one who can see Connor’s invisible tattoo. He poisons the kegs at the party with
"You're a vampire now, Elena. You're gonna have to learn to live with it. It’s who you are." —
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