: The ritual performed by the trio opens a door in their minds, inadvertently releasing the Nogitsune (a dark kitsune), which serves as the primary conflict for the second half of the season (Season 3B).

: During the lunar eclipse, werewolves lose their supernatural powers. Derek Hale and the Alphas are rendered human and vulnerable until the moon passes out of the shadow.

: Allison Argent decides to change her family's hunter code from "We hunt those who hunt us" to "We protect those who cannot protect themselves".