Spoiler Alert: Synopses of iZombie, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals for the Week of February 22nd

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The week of February 22nd holds tons of treats for fans of The CW’s genre shows:  Not only do “iZombie” and “Supernatural” feature a pair of impressive guest stars, but “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals” finally provide us with the crossover episodes fans have been clamoring for.  Read on for the details!

“iZombie” Episode 2.14 – “Eternal Sunshine of the Caffeinated Mind” (2/23/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
ENRICO COLANTONI (“VERONICA MARS”) GUEST STARS — When an incredibly optimistic coffee shop owner is murdered, Liv (Rose McIver) uses her sunny outlook to help Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) solve the murder. Meanwhile, things begin to go from bad to worse for Blaine (David Anders), and Drake (guest star Greg Finley) is forced to cancel plans with Liv due to a run in with Seattle’s finest. Robert Buckley and Rahul Kohli also star. Jason Bloom directed the episode written by Kit Boss.

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“Supernatural” Episode 11.15 – “Beyond the Mat” (2/24/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
WWE CHAMPION MIKE “THE MIZ” MIZANIN GUEST STARS – Dean (Jensen Ackles) sees an obituary notice for a wrestler he and Sam (Jared Padalecki) used to watch when they were kids. Deciding they need a break from tracking the Darkness, the brothers decide to attend the funeral to pay their respects. The funeral is full of wrestlers, including Shawn Harley (guest star Mike “The Miz” Mizanin), a hotshot new wrestler with a fiery temper who pushes everyone’s buttons, and veteran wrestler Gunner Lawless (guest star Aleks Paunovic). Sam and Dean attend the next match to re-live one of their fondest childhood memories, but when another wrestler turns up dead, play time quickly turns to work. Jerry Wanek directed the episode written by John Bring & Andrew Dabb.

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“The Vampire Diaries” Episode 7.14 – “Moonlight on the Bayou” (2/26/16; 8:00-9:00 pm)
AN EXCITING CROSSOVER WITH “THE ORIGINALS” — In order to lure a vengeful vampire hunter named Rayna Cruz (guest star Leslie-Anne Huff) away from his friends in Mystic Falls, Stefan (Paul Wesley) heads to New Orleans, where Valerie (guest star Elizabeth Blackmore) has learned of a safe house that can protect him. Once there, he comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson (guest star Joseph Morgan), who soon becomes suspicious of his old friend’s unexpected arrival in his city. Meanwhile, Enzo (Michael Malarkey), who is working on behalf of a mysterious organization called The Armory, approaches Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Bonnie (Kat Graham) with a plan that could protect Stefan from Rayna. Finally, after learning that Alaric (Matt Davis) has decided to leave for Dallas with the twins immediately, Caroline (Candice King) offers to accompany them on the trip and finds herself contemplating her own future in Mystic Falls. Zach Roerig also stars. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Caroline Dries & Brett Matthews.

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“The Originals” Episode 3.14 – “A Streetcar Named Desire” (2/26/16; 9:00-10:00 pm)
AN EXCITING CROSSOVER WITH “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — With the threat of the prophecy looming over their heads, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) find themselves rendered useless inside a magical trap, while Aya (guest star Tracy Ifeachor) and The Strix’s coven of witches move forward with a risky spell that could take one of them down for good. Elsewhere, Freya (Riley Voelkel) leads the charge to get her brothers back and enlists the help of Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) and Stefan Salvatore (guest star Paul Wesley), an old friend of Klaus’, whose unexpected arrival may be the key to their survival. Finally, Davina (Danielle Campbell) moves forward with a dangerous plan that brings her one step closer to reuniting with Kol. Matt Hastings directed the episode written by Beau DeMayo & Diane Ademu-John.

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