The Vampire Diaries: Season 1

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The Vampire Diaries: Dead Man On Campus

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The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: September 10, 2009

Starring: Zach Roerig, Kevin Williamson, Paul Wesley

Summary: In this adaptation of the L.J. Smith book series, vampire brothers battle for the heart of a mortal teenaged girl named Elena Gilbert.

Creator: Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec and L.J. Smith

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Founder's Day
Air Date: May 13, 2010
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S1:E21. Isobel
Air Date: May 6, 2010
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S1:E20. Blood Brothers
Air Date: April 29, 2010

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Linda Stasi

These killers are more fun than a cemetery full of psycho zombie killers on Halloween. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

There’s an engrossing moodiness to Mr. Williamson’s latest venture, but one he conveys without annulling the pact he long ago made with himself never to let his cheekiness go undetected. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Williamson and Julie Plec--working from L.J. Smith's books, which actually preceded "Twilight"--mix these familiar elements into a crimson cocktail that even gets reasonable mileage out of its cliches, which ought to give this early riser a chance to establish some fan loyalty before the other networks launch their Thursday lineups. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

No, it's not Twilight--but it's not bad, either. The Vampire Diaries, The CW's new fang-gang drama, successfully hitches the sanguinary sexuality of the vampire ethos to the in-group/out-group dynamic of the teen soap. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Damon ("Lost's" Ian Somerhalder) complains. "Remember, Stefan--it's important to stay away from fads." If only the CW would listen. Read full review

Randee Dawn

Where is that Buffy chick when you need her? Read full review

Tim Goodman

You will want all the extras who played vamps on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (which was great, by the way, and not to be blamed for this lackluster cousin) to return en masse to eat the cast of "Vampire Diaries," plus any remaining scripts. Read full review

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TvAddict

Dec 16, 2011

This Show is simply amazing. It may not reach the high standard that 'BUFFY'' had. . As the plots may be simple the show it's self and the effects are done in such dept. Also the actors may not be oscar award winning but they do their characters justice, and you can see their chemistryThis Show is simply amazing. It may not reach the high standard that 'BUFFY'' had. . As the plots may be simple the show it's self and the effects are done in such dept. Also the actors may not be oscar award winning but they do their characters justice, and you can see their chemistry together is projected to the screen. I will always adore this show.… Expand

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sakis

Nov 9, 2009

I was skeptical the first couple of episodes, was going to stop watching it, but the show started getting better and better every episode!! Now i look forward to watching it! The girl main actor gets much better, at first she's portrayed as an airhead but thank god they fixed that..

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HannahSalvatore

Aug 27, 2010

THIS IS DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE SHOW. (can you tell by my display name? ;) much better than twilight. Damon is my favorite character. If you have any taste in shows AT ALL, you will like the vampire diaries. (: Alot of action, drama, and good story line. If you havent seen it before, go checkTHIS IS DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE SHOW. (can you tell by my display name? ;) much better than twilight. Damon is my favorite character. If you have any taste in shows AT ALL, you will like the vampire diaries. (: Alot of action, drama, and good story line. If you havent seen it before, go check it out! I promise you, you will like it. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE SECOND SEASON AND FOR ______ TO COME ON THE SHOW. (you know who i mean :)… Expand

17 of 21 users found this helpful174

EmilyBennett

Nov 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave the show and 8/10 and the main reason is because Nina left. I understand that it's her decision and that we should all be respect it but i can't help but feel disappointed as the show would have concluded in a completely different way. Also, it breaks my heart seeing all the Stelena shippers hoping for a come-back. I'll admit that Stefan and Elena were everything (Stefan was Elena's "epic love") but it would be so unfair for Caroline and Damon if they did get back together.… Expand

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Nov 13, 2009

The main romance smolders longingly. Wesley portrays the role with earnest integrity. Female lead is capable and extremely easy on the eyes. The Twilight bandwagon passed me by, and True Blood's... sensationalism is better in measured doses. V. pleased with this series.

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chidime

May 27, 2013

never hated a show like I do this one. The only reason why it doesn't get a zero is because the storyline is good. The show is annoying because the acting is so bad but with a good storyline such that I keep on watching it just to see where the story goes. However, the more I watch the morenever hated a show like I do this one. The only reason why it doesn't get a zero is because the storyline is good. The show is annoying because the acting is so bad but with a good storyline such that I keep on watching it just to see where the story goes. However, the more I watch the more annoyed I get, but I can't stop myself. This show is stupid, to put in simpler words.… Expand

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Virefly

Feb 18, 2018

This show is wrong in so many ways. It's like Twilight but somehow even worse, And i'm an Supernatural fan.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 21, 2016
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 8, 2015
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2014
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2013
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2012
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 2011
Season 2

78
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 9, 2010
Season 1

50
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 2009
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  S1:E22. Founder's Day
  Air Date: May 13, 2010
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  S1:E21. Isobel
  Air Date: May 6, 2010
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  S1:E20. Blood Brothers
  Air Date: April 29, 2010
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  S1:E19. Miss Mystic Falls
  Air Date: April 22, 2010
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  S1:E18. Under Control
  Air Date: April 15, 2010
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  S1:E17. Let the Right One In
  Air Date: April 8, 2010
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  S1:E16. There Goes the Neighborhood
  Air Date: April 1, 2010
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  S1:E15. A Few Good Men
  Air Date: March 25, 2010
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  S1:E14. Fool Me Once
  Air Date: February 11, 2010
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  S1:E13. Children of the Damned
  Air Date: February 4, 2010
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  S1:E12. Unpleasantville
  Air Date: January 28, 2010
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  S1:E11. Bloodlines
  Air Date: January 21, 2010
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  S1:E10. The Turning Point
  Air Date: November 19, 2009
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  S1:E9. History Repeating
  Air Date: November 12, 2009
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  S1:E8. 162 Candles
  Air Date: November 5, 2009
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  S1:E7. Haunted
  Air Date: October 29, 2009
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  S1:E6. Lost Girls
  Air Date: October 15, 2009
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  S1:E5. You're Undead To Me
  Air Date: October 8, 2009
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  S1:E4. Family Ties
  Air Date: October 1, 2009
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  S1:E3. Friday Night Bites
  Air Date: September 24, 2009
- 7.5
  S1:E2. The Night of the Comet
  Air Date: September 17, 2009
- 8.1
  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 10, 2009