Episode guide
The Vampire Diaries: Season 1
22 episodes · premiered Sep 10, 2009
Life hasn't been the same for Elena since the tragic death of her parents, but she tries to pick up the pieces and provide support for her troubled younger brother, Jeremy. On her first day back at Mystic Falls High School, Elena meets the mysterious new guy, Stefan, and the two seeming lost souls form an instant connection. What Elena doesn't know, however, is that Stefan is a vampire, constantly resisting the urge to taste her blood. But Stefan, it seems, has a greater evil to deal with when his dangerous older brother, Damon, shows up to wreak havoc on the town of Mystic Falls — and claim Elena for himself.
- Episode 1: Pilot Sep 10, 2009 · 43m · TMDB 7.9 Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight A student, but has difficulties hiding her…
- Episode 2: The Night of the Comet Sep 17, 2009 · 43m · TMDB 7.3 As Mystic Falls gets ready for a festival to celebrate the passing of a comet, Vicki continues to recover in the hospital following Damon's attack. Stefan heads to the hospital to try to…
- Episode 3: Friday Night Bites Sep 24, 2009 · 43m · TMDB 6.6 As Elena tries to ignore Bonnie's warnings about Stefan, Tyler tries to embarrass Stefan by throwing a ball at him. However, his effortless catch and football skills impress everyone…
- Episode 4: Family Ties Oct 1, 2009 · 43m · TMDB 7.2 Elena asks Stefan to escort her to the town's annual Founder's Party. Vicki gets Tyler to ask her to the party, then accuses him of trying to hide their relationship from his family. Zach…
- Episode 5: You're Undead to Me Oct 8, 2009 · 42m · TMDB 7.5 Stefan takes action to protect Elena. Stefan is hopeful that his plan to get rid of Damon is working. Elena and Jenna are concerned about Jeremy’s relationship with Vicki. Stefan decides…
- Episode 6: Lost Girls Oct 15, 2009 · 43m In a flashback sequence, Stefan reveals the Salvatore family history to Elena. Elena demands that Stefan explain the frightening events that have been happening in Mystic Falls. In…
- Episode 7: Haunted Oct 29, 2009 · 42m · TMDB 7.4 As Vicki’s behavior becomes more dangerous, Stefan tries to help her. Elena tries to convince Jeremy to stay away from Vicki. Caroline gives Bonnie a necklace she took from Damon to wear…
- Episode 8: 162 Candles Nov 5, 2009 · 43m On his birthday, Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest friends. Still upset by the events at the Halloween haunted house, Elena does her best to stay away from…
- Episode 9: History Repeating Nov 12, 2009 · 43m Jeremy gets a break from the mysterious new history teacher, Alaric Saltzman and introduces Alaric to Jenna. Bonnie is having terrifying dreams about one of her ancestors. Despite Elena’s…
- Episode 10: The Turning Point Nov 19, 2009 · 40m After reading the journal left by one of the Gilbert ancestors, Jeremy is inspired to return to his hobby of sketching fantasy creatures, a talent he had abandoned when his parents died…
- Episode 11: Bloodlines Jan 21, 2010 · 42m Damon takes a trip to Georgia, where he surprises an old flame, Bree and enlists her help to figure out how to open the tomb. In the process, Damon comes face to face with someone who is…
- Episode 12: Unpleasantville Jan 28, 2010 · 42m Damon, Elena and Stefan attend the school dance with a 1950s' theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town…
- Episode 13: Children of the Damned Feb 4, 2010 · 43m In flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the long-ago actions taken by townspeople including their father, Guiseppe Salvatore, and Pearl, leading to the devastating events that caused the…
- Episode 14: Fool Me Once Feb 11, 2010 · 42m Stefan helps Elena and Bonnie out of a dangerous situation. Jeremy asks Anna to a party in the woods, unaware that she has her own reasons for wanting to meet him there. When Stefan…
- Episode 15: A Few Good Men Mar 25, 2010 · 43m Matt and Caroline are surprised by the sudden reappearance of Matt’s mother Kelly. Stefan and Elena are worried about Damon’s new attitude. Damon is asked by Sheriff Forbes to take part in…
- Episode 16: There Goes the Neighborhood Apr 1, 2010 · 42m Anna brings a surprising guest along when she pays a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward double date with Caroline and Matt, but Stefan and Matt find they have some common…
- Episode 17: Let the Right One In Apr 8, 2010 · 43m When Stefan and Damon make a dangerous new enemy, Stefan suddenly finds himself in a perilous situation. Damon and Elena try to convince Alaric to work with them to help Stefan. Matt is…
- Episode 18: Under Control Apr 15, 2010 · 43m While Stefan struggles to control his new situation, Elena and Jeremy are surprised by a visit from their uncle, John Gilbert. Alaric has an awkward talk with Elena about Isobel. At a…
- Episode 19: Miss Mystic Falls Apr 22, 2010 · 43m · TMDB 7.3 At the Founder’s Day Gala, Elena and Caroline compete for the title of “Miss Mystic Falls” against other girls from town, including Tina Fell and Amber Bradley. Elena is happy to have…
- Episode 20: Blood Brothers Apr 29, 2010 · 43m While Stefan struggles to come to terms with his past, both he and Damon reveal parts of their history to Elena, until she finally learns the truth about how they became vampires. Pearl…
- Episode 21: Isobel May 6, 2010 · 43m Isobel returns to town and stuns Alaric with her attitude and her demands that he arrange a meeting with Elena. When mother and daughter finally meet, Isobel refuses to answer most of…
- Episode 22: Founder's Day May 13, 2010 · 42m Founder's Day has finally arrived, and everyone is busy with last-minute preparations for floats and fireworks. Stefan is uncomfortable with Damon's new attitude toward Elena, but Elena is…