For example, the title of every season 8 episode will be a line of dialogue from season 1.

(The premiere is titled Hello, Brother.)

Furthermore, Plec revealed atSan Diego Comic-Conthat the writers are trying to bring decade dances back into the fold.

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Key word: trying.

Weve pitched and abandoned nine different decade dance episodes, Plec says.

We havent quite found the one we like yet.

However, Plec did reveal a few other Mystic Falls events that will make their return.

In fact, were shooting [a flashback] right now.

The Vampire Diariesreturns Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.

ET on The CW.