Today's News: Our Take - The Vampire Diaries Exclusive Clip: Damon Confronts Klaus

When The Vampire Diaries returns on Thursday (8/7c, CW), Damon Salvatore (Ian Salvatore) will be his usual witty self as he tries to persuade Klaus (Joseph Morgan) to help him.

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"I just came up with a list. It's called 'Things You Suck At,'" Damon says to Klaus in the exclusive sneak peek below. "No. 1: Finding Katherine. No. 2: Covering up your secret phone conversations with that little backstabber Haley."

So how are Katherine and Haley related? And will Damon convince Klaus he needs to help find them?

Watch to find out:

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