Season 1

1. Pilot ⭐ 7.8

10 Sep, 2009 · 5,391 votes

Reeling from the death of her parents, 17-year-old Elena becomes interested in a handsome new student named Stefan, who's hiding a dark secret.

Director: Marcos Siega

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2. The Night of the Comet ⭐ 7.5

17 Sep, 2009 · 3,798 votes

Elena goes to the Salvatore house to talk to Stefan, but finds Damon there instead, who reveals surprising information about Stefan's past. Vicki begins to remember the attack.

Director: Marcos Siega

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3. Friday Night Bites ⭐ 7.9

24 Sep, 2009 · 3,423 votes

Elena invites Stefan and Bonnie to dinner, hoping that the two will bond, but the evening is disrupted by the unexpected and unwelcome arrival of Damon and Caroline.

Director: John Dahl

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4. Family Ties ⭐ 7.9

01 Oct, 2009 · 3,201 votes

Stefan escorts Elena to the town's Founder's Party. At the party, Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatore family, leaving Elena with questions Stefan refuses to answer.

Director: Guy Ferland

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5. You're Undead to Me ⭐ 8.2

08 Oct, 2009 · 3,154 votes

Stefan is hopeful of his plan to get rid of Damon, and decides to reveal parts of his past to Elena. Bonnie seeks advice from her grandmother (Jasmine Guy - A Different World).

Director: Kevin Bray

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6. Lost Girls ⭐ 8.4

15 Oct, 2009 · 3,208 votes

In flashbacks, Stefan reveals to Elena the Salvatore family history, including how his rivalry with Damon began. In the present, Damon impulsively takes control of Vicki's future.

Director: Marcos Siega

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7. Haunted ⭐ 8.2

29 Oct, 2009 · 3,007 votes

Bonnie's abilities surprise Damon. Elena asks Jeremy not to see Vicki. Matt takes Vicki to the high school Halloween dance, but the night takes a terrifying turn.

Director: Ernest Dickerson

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8. 162 Candles ⭐ 8.3

05 Nov, 2009 · 3,022 votes

Stefen gets a surprise visit from old friend Lexi. Caroline tries to get Damon's Medallion back from Bonnie.

Director: Rick Bota

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9. History Repeating ⭐ 8.1

12 Nov, 2009 · 2,889 votes

Jeremy gets a break from the mysterious new history teacher, Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis - Blue Crush). Damon reveals to Stefan the stunning reason he returned to Mystic Falls.

Director: Marcos Siega

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10. The Turning Point ⭐ 8.3

19 Nov, 2009 · 2,894 votes

When Sheriff Forbes tells Damon of another attack, he offers to track down the killer, learning startling information about the town's founding families.

Director: J. Miller Tobin

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11. Bloodlines ⭐ 8.2

21 Jan, 2010 · 2,904 votes

Damon goes to Georgia to suprise an old flame, Bree (Gina Torres - Standoff, Firefly), and enlist her help. Meanwhile, Stefan uncovers a startling clue to the past.

Director: David Barrett

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12. Unpleasantville ⭐ 8.1

28 Jan, 2010 · 2,767 votes

The Mystic Grill's Ben (Sean Faris) comes to Bonnie's aid. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950s theme. Alaric (Matt Davis) introduces himself to Damon

Director: Liz Friedlander

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13. Children of the Damned ⭐ 8.3

04 Feb, 2010 · 2,764 votes

Stefan and Damon recall the incidents that led to the rift in their relationship.

Director: Marcos Siega

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14. Fool Me Once ⭐ 8.6

11 Feb, 2010 · 2,828 votes

Jeremy asks Anna (Malse Jow) to a party in the woods. Stefan, Damon and Elena work with Bonnie and Grams (Jasmine Guy) to open the tomb, and are shocked by what they discover.

Director: Marcos Siega

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15. A Few Good Men ⭐ 8

25 Mar, 2010 · 2,656 votes

Recurring guest star Melinda Clarke appears as Kelly, Matt's long-lost mother. Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite Macintrye) asks Damon to be part of a fundraising bachelor auction.

Director: Joshua Butler

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16. There Goes the Neighborhood ⭐ 7.8

01 Apr, 2010 · 2,623 votes

Anna (Malse Jow) brings a surprising guest to pay a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward date with Caroline and Matt. Melinda Clarke appears as Kelly.

Director: Kevin Bray

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17. Let the Right One In ⭐ 8.6

08 Apr, 2010 · 2,745 votes

Stefan is forced to make a frightening decision. Matt is hopeful that his mom, Kelly (Melinda Clarke), will stay. And, after Caroline's car breaks down in a storm, she makes a horrific discovery that shocks everyone in town.

Director: Dennis Smith

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18. Under Control ⭐ 8.1

15 Apr, 2010 · 2,640 votes

Stefan displays a rare party attitude and Damon's attempt to find out why Elena's uncle, John Gilbert (David Anders - Alias, 24) has returned to town an ugly turn.

Director: David Von Ancken

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19. Miss Mystic Falls ⭐ 8.3

22 Apr, 2010 · 2,869 votes

Elena and Caroline compete in a beauty pageant. Spencer Locke appears as one of the contestants. John Gilbert tries to scare Damon

Director: Marcos Siega

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20. Blood Brothers ⭐ 8.2

29 Apr, 2010 · 2,681 votes

Elena learns what happened when Damon and Stefan were turned. Pearl has an ugly confrontation with John Gilbert. Jeremy and Anna get closer.

Director: Liz Friedlander

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21. Isobel ⭐ 8.4

06 May, 2010 · 2,738 votes

Isobel returns to town and stuns Alaric with her attitude and her demands that he arrange a meeting with Elena.

Director: J. Miller Tobin

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22. Founder's Day ⭐ 9.2

13 May, 2010 · 3,937 votes

Damon and Alaric try to stop John Gilbert from setting a plan in motion to bring Founder's Day to an end amid chaos, destruction and death.

Director: Marcos Siega

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