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The first season of The Vampire Diaries began airing in the United States on Thursday, September 10, 2009. It is a TV adaption of L.J. Smith's series of young adult novels of the same name. There was one week break in October, then two months break from November 19 to January 21. After that, there was a break from February 11 to March 25.

Season Summary[]

Four months after the tragic car accident that killed their parents, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy, are still adjusting to their new reality. Elena has always been the star student; beautiful, popular and involved with school and friends, but now she finds herself struggling to hide her grief from the world. Elena and Jeremy are now living with their cool-but-overwhelmed Aunt Jenna, who is doing her best to be a surrogate parent.

Elena manages to find some comfort with her familiar social circle – best friend Bonnie, frenemy Caroline, and former boyfriend Matt, but Jeremy is on a more dangerous path, hanging out with the stoners and using drugs to hide his pain. Jeremy is also trying to figure out why Matt's sister, Vicki, is suddenly rejecting him and hanging out with Jeremy's rival, Tyler.

As the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School, Elena and her friends are fascinated by a handsome and mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore. Stefan and Elena are immediately drawn to one another, although Elena is puzzled by Stefan's increasingly bizarre behavior when he appears suddenly at the cemetery where her parents are buried. What she doesn't realize is that Stefan is hiding a dark, deadly secret of his own – the fact that he's a 161 year old vampire. At a bonfire party the next night, Elena and Stefan are just getting to know each other when chaos erupts after Vicki is attacked and left bleeding from a savage bite to the neck.

Fearing that he knows who is responsible for the attack, Stefan returns home and finds his older brother, Damon, whom he hasn't seen for 15 years. Damon is also a vampire, and the two brothers have a long and bitter history. Damon ridicules Stefan for rejecting their legacy of violence and brutality, but he understands his brother's obsession with Elena, since she looks exactly like a woman Stefan loved more than a century ago; a woman that Damon tried to make his own. Now these two vampire brothers – one good, one evil – are at war for Elena's soul and for the souls of her friends, family and all the residents of Mystic Falls, Virginia.

Based on the series of books by L. J. Smith, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is from Alloy Entertainment and Bonanza Productions Inc in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios with executive producers Kevin Williamson ("Scream," "Dawson's Creek"), Julie Plec ("Kyle XY," "Wasteland"), Leslie Morgenstein ("Gossip Girl," "Private") and Bob Levy ("Gossip Girl," "Privileged")

Antagonists[]

Main article: Antagonists in Season One

Cast[]

For more information, see Character Appearances.

Starring[]

Note 1: *Katherine recurs in 1x06, 1x13, and 1x20.
Note 2: **Vicki appears as a series regular through 1x10.
Note 3: ***Alaric appears as a special guest between 1x091x13.

Guest Starring[]

Note 4: ****Originally credited as co-starring minor character in 1x01.

Co-Starring[]

Crew[]

Writers (12)[]

Directors (12)[]

Episode List: 2009-2010[]

Image Title Writer(s) Director(s) Airdate #
1x01 Pilot-Elena-12 Pilot Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec Director: Marcos Siega September 10, 2009 #01x01
Four months after the tragic car accident that killed their parents, Elena Gilbert and her brother, Jeremy are still trying to move on with their lives. As the school year begins, Elena is fascinated by a mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore. The two are immediately drawn to one another, not knowing that Stefan is a centuries-old vampire. When Stefan's brother Damon arrives in Mystic Falls, an old rivalry between the two begins, that could be the ruin of Elena and the town comes to light.


1x02 The Night of the Comet-Stefan-Damon-03 The Night of the Comet Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec Director: Marcos Siega September 17, 2009 #01x02
As Mystic Falls prepares for a festival to celebrate the passing of a comet, Vicki is in the hospital recovering from the attack that she can barely remember. Stefan goes to the hospital and tries to use his abilities to make sure Vicki doesn't remember what really happened, but his attempt is cut short when Vicki's brother Matt arrives. Elena meets Damon for the first time, who reveals surprising information about Stefan's past.


1x03 Friday Night Bites-Elena-Stefan-06 Friday Night Bites Writer: Barbie Kligman & Bryan M. Holdman Director: John Dahl September 24, 2009 #01x03
Elena tries to ignore Bonnie's warnings about the disturbing vibes she got from Stefan. Tyler tries to embarrass Stefan by throwing a football at him, but Stefan effortlessly catches and passes the ball back, impressing everyone with his skill. When Stefan tries out for the team, Mr. Tanner reluctantly lets Stefan join the football team. 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. Finally, the town is shocked by an act of violence.


1x04 Family Ties-Stefan-Elena-03 Family Ties Writer: Andrew Kreisberg & Brian Young Director: Guy Ferland October 1, 2009 #01x04
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 reveals a useful family secret to Stefan. At the party, Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatore family's past, leaving Elena with questions that Stefan refuses to answer. Finally, Stefan takes action to get Damon out of his life for good.


1x05 You're Undead to Me-Stefan-03 You're Undead to Me Writer: Sean Reycraft & Gabrielle Stanton Director: Kevin Bray October 8, 2009 #01x05
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 to reveal parts of his past to Elena. At a fund-raising car wash, Bonnie is surprised by abilities she didn't know she possessed, and seeks advice from her grandmother. Finally, Elena hears a disturbing story that took place in the 1950's about the Salvatore family from a stranger which gives Elena more doubts about Stefan.


1x06 Lost Girls-Flashback-Katherine-Stefan Lost Girls Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec Director: Marcos Siega October 15, 2009 #01x06
Elena demands that Stefan explain the frightening events that have been happening in Mystic Falls. In flashbacks, Stefan explains how his rivalry with Damon began. Back in the present, Damon impulsively takes control of Vicki's future, and a confused and frightened Vicki runs away. Finally, Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood take steps to protect the town.


1x07 Haunted-Jeremy-Vicki Haunted Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec (teleplay) Andrew Kreisberg (story) Director: Ernest R. Dickerson October 29, 2009 #01x07
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 with her Halloween costume, and when Damon tries to take it back, he is surprised by Bonnie's abilities. Bonnie discusses the incident with Grams and learns more about her family's past. Trying to cheer Vicki up, Matt takes her to the high school's haunted house, but the evening soon takes a terrifying turn.


1x08 162 Candles-Lexi-Stefan 162 Candles Writer: Barbie Kligman & Gabrielle Stanton Director: Rick Bota November 5, 2009 #01x08
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 Stefan, but Lexi gives her some unsolicited relationship advice. Elena and Jenna are surprised by a change in Jeremy's behavior which has changed for the better. At Damon's compulsive insistence, Caroline tries to get his medallion back from Bonnie. Finally, Damon's offer to help Sheriff Forbes has sudden and tragic results.


1x09 History Repeating-Elena-Bonnie-Caroline-02 History Repeating Writer: Bryan M. Holdman & Brian Young Director: Marcos Siega November 12, 2009 #01x09
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 efforts to smooth things over, Bonnie and Caroline continue to argue over the medallion. When the girls hold a séance to help them decide what to do, the results are stranger than any of them expected. Matt comes to Caroline's aid when she needs a friend. Damon finally reveals to Stefan the stunning reason he has returned to Mystic Falls.


1x10 The Turning Point-Stefan-03 The Turning Point Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec & Barbie Kligman Director: J. Miller Tobin November 19, 2009 #01x10
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. Much to the surprise of their friends, Matt and Caroline continue to hang out together. When Sheriff Forbes tells Damon there has been another attack, he offers to track down the killer and learns a startling piece of information about the town's founding families. Alaric steps in to help during an awkward scene with Jeremy, Tyler and Mayor Lockwood. Stefan and Elena come to a new understanding, but everything changes when Elena accidentally makes a devastating discovery.


1x11 Bloodlines-Elena-Damon-Bree Bloodlines Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec (teleplay)

Sean Reycraft (story)

Director: David Barrett January 21, 2010 #01x11
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 determined to make him pay for past wrongs. Stefan opens up to Grams in his effort to help Bonnie overcome her fears and accept her powers. While researching his history paper in the public library, Jeremy Gilbert meets a cute-but-geeky girl named Anna who has her own theories on the folklore of Mystic Falls. When Damon returns from Georgia, Stefan is waiting with news that will change their world.


1x12 Unpleasantville-Damon-Bonnie-Caroline Unpleasantville Writer: Barbie Kligman & Brian Young Director: Liz Friedlander January 28, 2010 #01x12
As Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena jewelry filled with vervain to protect her family and friends. Hurting for money, Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill, where former high school football-star Ben, works as a bartender. Ben comes to Bonnie's aid when he notices Damon is bothering her. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950s’ theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon.


1x13 Children of the Damned-Flashback-Katherine-Damon Children of the Damned Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec Director: Marcos Siega February 4, 2010 #01x13
In flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the long-ago actions taken by townspeople including their father, Giuseppe Salvatore and Pearl leading to the devastating events that caused the rift in their relationship. In the present, Bonnie's date with Ben takes a frightening turn. Elena helps Stefan as he and Damon race to find the missing journal that belonged to Elena's ancestor. Stefan learns the reason behind Alaric's interest in both the journal and the town's history. Damon discovers that an old acquaintance has returned to town with an agenda he understands.


1x14 Fool Me Once-Sheila~Bonnie Fool Me Once Writer: Brett Conrad Director: Marcos Siega February 11, 2010 #01x14
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, Damon and Elena work with Bonnie and Grams to open the tomb, everyone is shocked by what they discover.


1x15 A Few Good Men~Elena-Damon~Stefan A Few Good Men Writer: Brian Young Director: Joshua Butler March 25, 2010 #01x15
Matt and Caroline are surprised by the sudden reappearance of Matt's mother Kelly (guest star Clarke). Stefan and Elena are worried about Damon's new attitude. Damon is asked by Sheriff Forbes to take part in a fund-raising bachelor auction. Alaric discovers shocking secrets from his own past. With help from Jenna and Stefan, Elena is determined to find out everything she can about her birth mother, but the truth may be more than she can handle.


1x16 There Goes the Neighborhood-Pearl-Anna-Damon There Goes the Neighborhood Writer: Bryan Oh & Andrew Chambliss Director: Kevin Bray April 1, 2010 #01x16
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 ground. Jenna reunites with her old friend Kelly, and Jeremy's relationship with Anna takes an unexpected direction.


1x17 Let The Right One In-Frederick~Stefan Let The Right One In Writer: Brian Young
Julie Plec (teleplay)
Director: Dennis Smith April 8, 2010 #01x17
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 hopeful that his mom, Kelly, may be back to stay. After her car breaks down in a storm, Caroline make a horrific discovery that shocks everyone in town.


1x18 Under Control-Alaric-Damon~John Under Control Writer: Barbie Kligman & Andrew Chambliss Director: David Von Ancken April 15, 2010 #01x18
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 Founder's Day event, Stefan displays a rare party attitude and Damon's attempt to find out why Uncle John has returned to town takes an ugly turn. An incident at the party causes trouble between Matt and Tyler, and the relationship between Matt and his mother, Kelly, reaches a new low. Meanwhile, Elena's effort to comfort Jeremy falls short and he decides to take matters into his own hands.


1x19 Miss Mystic Falls-Caroline-Elena Miss Mystic Falls Writer: Bryan Oh & Caroline Dries Director: Marcos Siega April 22, 2010 #01x19
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 Bonnie back in town, but Bonnie still has issues to work through. John Gilbert attempts to intimidate Damon, but his plan doesn't have the desired effect. Damon discovers that Stefan is hiding a dangerous secret that could impact everyone in town


1x20 Blood Brothers-Flashback-Stefan Blood Brothers Writer: Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec Director: Liz Friedlander April 29, 2010 #01x20
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 has an ugly confrontation with John Gilbert. Damon and Alaric try to find a mysterious invention before John does. The friendship and flirtation between Jeremy and Anna continues to grow.


1x21 Isobel-Elena-Isobel Isobel (Episode) Writer: Caroline Dries & Brian Young Director: J. Miller Tobin May 6, 2010 #01x21
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 Elena's questions, but reveals that she will stop at nothing to find the mysterious invention Johnathan Gilbert has been searching for. Isobel's dangerous actions lead Stefan, Damon and Bonnie to step in and help Elena deal with the situation.


1x22 Founder's Day-Elena-Stefan-Caroline-Matt Founder's Day Writer: Bryan Oh & Andrew Chambliss Director: Marcos Siega May 13, 2010 #01x22
The town gets ready for the Founders' Day Celebration, which is the anniversary of the founding of the town. With period costumes, Civil War reenactments and parades with floats, the town will also be filled with grief when someone dies. Meanwhile secrets will be revealed about the big event that connects the town back to 1864. Finally an unexpected someone comes back to Mystic Falls with a devious plot up their sleeves.


Trivia[]

  • This season has ten series regulars since it started. Stefan and Damon are the only main characters to appear in every episode of the series to date.
  • Vicki Donovan (Kayla Ewell) is the first major character to be killed on the show. She departs the cast in the seventh episode of the season, Haunted.
  • In an interview Kayla Ewell talked about a possible return for Vicki. She stated that Vicki's death was something that needed to happen in order for Jeremy to go through a transformation and that "Anything can happen on a vampire show. Dying doesn't necessarily mean that someone's gone forever.".[1] In another interview she stated that she´s still under contract,[2] but executive producer Kevin Williamson stated in another that they have no plans to bring her back.[3]
  • Matt Davis (Alaric Saltzman) joins the cast as a recurring character in History Repeating, joining the cast as a regular character in the middle of Season One, replacing Kayla Ewell.
  • The CW has formally picked up nine more episodes for The Vampire Diaries' first season, taking it to a full season of 22 episodes.
  • This season is very loosely based on The Awakening and The Struggle.
  • The CW announced an early renewal for Season Two of The Vampire Diaries on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, along with 5 other popular CW TV shows.

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