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Episodes
The Birthday The Birthday
It's Elena's 18th birthday, and as she searches for Stefan, Damon tries to keep her from doing anything that might draw Klaus's attention.
September 15, 2011
The Hybrid The Hybrid
Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena's new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy.
September 22, 2011
The End of the Affair The End of the Affair
Klaus takes Stefan to Chicago, where he wants to resuscitate his sister Rebekah, who might hold the key to breaking the curse. Gradually, Stefan is reminded of his...
September 29, 2011
Disturbing Behavior Disturbing Behavior
In Chicago, Katherine meets Stefan in front of a store and she tells that Elena has the necklace that belongs to Rebekah. She also feels that Stefan is plotting a...
October 6, 2011
The Reckoning The Reckoning
Despite all that has happened, Caroline is determined to see that Elena, Bonnie, Matt and Tyler all enjoy a traditional Senior Prank Night before the school year...
October 13, 2011
Smells Like Teen Spirit Smells Like Teen Spirit
Elena meets Stefan at the high school and he tells that he is watching her following Klaus's order. Rebekah, who is staying at the Salvatore's house, is in the same...
October 20, 2011
Ghost World Ghost World
On the day of the Night of the Illumination in Mystic Falls, Mason ties Damon to a chair and the vampire believes that it is a prank of his brother Stephan. Later...
October 27, 2011
Ordinary People Ordinary People
Damon, Alaric and Elena reach a hidden cage in the secret tunnel beneath the Lockwood mansion. Alaric studies the runes and primitive pictures, which indicate it was...
November 3, 2011
Homecoming Homecoming
The homecoming dance becomes the backdrop for a battle of lethal wits between Damon's party, including Mikael and Rebekah although not at all reconciled, and Klaus's,...
November 10, 2011
The New Deal The New Deal
Bonnie has weird dreams with four coffins. Jeremy hangs around with Tyler and invites him in his house. Stephan meets Bonnie and asks her to hide the coffins of...
January 5, 2012
Our Town Our Town
Bonnie tries to open the coffin and overhears something, but Damon and Stephan arrive in the house and Damon kills the hybrid. Elena and Bonnie are preparing a...
January 12, 2012
The Ties That Bind The Ties That Bind
Prophetic dreams about the mysterious fourth coffin lead Bonnie and Elena to a surprising source, while Tyler seeks help to break free from Klaus' bond so he can be...
January 19, 2012
Bringing Out the Dead Bringing Out the Dead
Now Klaus has Elijah back, they host a dinner party to negotiate a future with the Salvatore brothers, who actually procrastinate. Meanwhile combined witchcraft...
February 2, 2012
Dangerous Liaisons Dangerous Liaisons
Now Klaus's original family's coffins are open, he's supplanted as family head by their sorceress-maker, mother Esther, who holds a grand ball in their splendidly...
February 9, 2012
All My Children All My Children
After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damons' latest indiscretion, Elena is frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they...
February 16, 2012
1912 1912
The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree a century earlier. Flashing back to 1912, Damon recalls a beautiful vampire.
March 15, 2012
Break on Through Break on Through
Stefan still struggles desperately to get his blood-lust back under control. Damon keeps an eye on him, but has other priorities. Damon's former teacher Sage returns...
March 22, 2012
The Murder of One The Murder of One
Stefan's emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later to a heartbreaking moment with Elena. Claire Holt and Casper Zafer guest star
March 29, 2012
Heart of Darkness Heart of Darkness
Caroline is thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but Tyler soon suspects that something has been going on between Caroline and Klaus. Matt tries to keep Rebekah...
April 19, 2012
Do Not Go Gentle Do Not Go Gentle
The 1920s Decade Dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need the help of Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie to undo a spell that could be devastating for...
April 26, 2012
Before Sunset Before Sunset
Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about...
May 3, 2012
The Departed The Departed
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything; Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.
May 10, 2012
Directed by
John Behring John Behring  
Chris Grismer Chris Grismer  
Joshua Butler Joshua Butler  
Wendey Stanzler Wendey Stanzler  
J. Miller Tobin J. Miller Tobin  
Rob Hardy Rob Hardy  
David Jackson David Jackson  
John Dahl John Dahl  
Jeffrey G. Hunt Jeffrey G. Hunt ... as Jeffrey Hunt
Pascal Verschooris Pascal Verschooris  
Lance Anderson Lance Anderson  
Written by
Kevin Williamson Kevin Williamson ... developed for television by / written by
Julie Plec Julie Plec ... developed for television by / written by
L.J. Smith L.J. Smith ... book
Charlie Charbonneau Charlie Charbonneau ... staff writer
Caroline Dries Caroline Dries ... written by
Michael Narducci Michael Narducci ... written by
Brian Young Brian Young ... written by
Rebecca Sonnenshine Rebecca Sonnenshine ... written by
Evan Bleiweiss Evan Bleiweiss ... written by
Alfredo Septién Alfredo Septién ... written by
Turi Meyer Turi Meyer ... written by
Elisabeth Finch Elisabeth Finch ... written by
Nick Wauters Nick Wauters ... story by
Daphne Miles Daphne Miles ... story by
Brett Matthews Brett Matthews ... story by
Cast
Nina Dobrev Nina Dobrev ... Elena Gilbert (22 episodes)
Paul Wesley Paul Wesley ... Stefan Salvatore (22 episodes)
Ian Somerhalder Ian Somerhalder ... Damon Salvatore (22 episodes)
Steven R. McQueen Steven R. McQueen ... Jeremy Gilbert (22 episodes)
Kat Graham Kat Graham ... Bonnie Bennett (22 episodes)
Zach Roerig Zach Roerig ... Matt Donovan (22 episodes)
Candice King Candice King ... Caroline Forbes (22 episodes) (as Candice Accola)
Michael Trevino Michael Trevino ... Tyler Lockwood (22 episodes)
Matthew Davis Matthew Davis ... Alaric Saltzman (22 episodes) (as Matt Davis)
Joseph Morgan Joseph Morgan ... Klaus Mikaelson (22 episodes)
Claire Holt Claire Holt ... Rebekah Mikaelson (17 episodes)
Susan Walters Susan Walters ... Carol Lockwood (10 episodes)
Torrey DeVitto Torrey DeVitto ... Dr. Meredith Fell (9 episodes)
Marguerite MacIntyre Marguerite MacIntyre ... Sheriff Liz Forbes (7 episodes)
Melise Melise ... Anna Zhu (6 episodes) (as Malese Jow)
Daniel Gillies Daniel Gillies ... Elijah Mikaelson (6 episodes)
Alice Evans Alice Evans ... Esther Mikaelson (6 episodes)
Jack Coleman Jack Coleman ... Bill Forbes (5 episodes)
Sebastian Roché Sebastian Roché ... Mikael (5 episodes) (as Sebastian Roche)
Persia White Persia White ... Abby Bennett Wilson (5 episodes)
Kayla Ewell Kayla Ewell ... Vicki Donovan (4 episodes)
Nathaniel Buzolic Nathaniel Buzolic ... Kol Mikaelson (4 episodes)
Caspar Zafer Caspar Zafer ... Finn Mikaelson (4 episodes)
Kimberley Drummond Kimberley Drummond ... Mindy (3 episodes) (as Kimberly Drummond)
Robert Ri'chard Robert Ri'chard ... Jamie (3 episodes)
Cassidy Freeman Cassidy Freeman ... Sage (3 episodes)
David Gallagher David Gallagher ... Ray Sutton (2 episodes)
Charmin Lee Charmin Lee ... Old Gloria (2 episodes)
Taylor Kinney Taylor Kinney ... Mason Lockwood (2 episodes)
Zane Stephens Zane Stephens ... Tony (2 episodes)
Daniel Newman Daniel Newman ... Daniel (2 episodes)
Dawn Olivieri Dawn Olivieri ... Andie Star
Cherilyn Wilson Cherilyn Wilson ... Samara
Sarah Cooper Sarah Cooper ... Keisha
Lilly Roberson Lilly Roberson ... Sofie
Diany Rodriguez Diany Rodriguez ... Claudine
Jason Mac Jason Mac ... Derek
April Billingsley April Billingsley ... Paige
Kelly Sutton Kelly Sutton ... Anchor Woman
Enisha Brewster Enisha Brewster ... Young Gloria
Shane Callahan Shane Callahan ... Liam
Christine Lekas Christine Lekas ... Lila
Anna Enger Ritch Anna Enger Ritch ... Dana (as Anna Enger)
Mark Buckland Mark Buckland ... Chad
Vickie Eng Vickie Eng ... Nurse (as Vicki Eng)
Onira Tares Onira Tares ... Cheerleader
TJ Hassan TJ Hassan ... Coach
Arielle Kebbel Arielle Kebbel ... Lexi Branson
Kelly Hu Kelly Hu ... Pearl Zhu
Stephen Martines Stephen Martines ... Frederick
Jasmine Guy Jasmine Guy ... Sheila 'Grams' Bennett
Frank Brennan Frank Brennan ... Tobias Fell
Maria Howell Maria Howell ... Ayana
Karlee Eldridge Karlee Eldridge ... Callie (as Karlee Morgan Eldridge)
Devon Allowitz Devon Allowitz ... Henrik
Matthew Austin Murray Matthew Austin Murray ... Football Player (as Matthew Murray)
Justine Ezarik Justine Ezarik ... Pretty Bartender
Zach Sale Zach Sale ... EMT
David Smith David Smith ... Brian Walters (as David Colin Smith)
Hannah Fierman Hannah Fierman ... Marianna Lockwood
Lindsey Garrett Lindsey Garrett ... Samantha Gilbert (as Lindsey R. Garrett)
Lee Spencer Lee Spencer ... Gerald Forbes
Marcus Hester Marcus Hester ... Zachariah Salvatore
Arthur Bridgers Arthur Bridgers ... Barker
Sarah Roberson Sarah Roberson ... Woman (as Sarah Wheeler)
John Paul Marston John Paul Marston ... Piano Player
Linds Edwards Linds Edwards ... Troy
Lauren Cohan Lauren Cohan ... Rose
Hillary Harley Hillary Harley ... Nurse (as Hillary Anne Harley)
Sara Canning Sara Canning ... Jenna Sommers
Jason MacDonald Jason MacDonald ... Grayson Gilbert
Erin Beute Erin Beute ... Miranda Gilbert
Uncredited Cast
Jason Roach Jason Roach ... Viking (6 episodes)
Lauren Henneberg Lauren Henneberg ... Viking (3 episodes)
Marina Polo Marina Polo ... Student (2 episodes)
Te'Era Southerland Te'Era Southerland ... Compelled Girl
Jack Coleman Jack Coleman ... Bill Forbes (archive footage)
Mandi Christine Kerr Mandi Christine Kerr ... Hybrid
Erin Boswell Erin Boswell ... Cigarette Girl
Sherrod Sisco Sherrod Sisco ... Hip Chicago Woman
Tim Blanchard Tim Blanchard ... Founders Council Member
Ben Crete Ben Crete ... Student
Ashley Drayton Ashley Drayton ... Cheerleader #1
Eric Hennig Eric Hennig ... Student #1
Larry Rhem Larry Rhem ... Stoner Kid
Elle Sunkara Elle Sunkara ... Bartender
Jon Bailey Jon Bailey ... Viking
Rachel Brooks Rachel Brooks ... Compelled Cheerleader
Tom Blankenship Tom Blankenship ... Homecoming Band
Carl Broemel Carl Broemel ... Homecoming Band
Joshua Andrew Davies Joshua Andrew Davies ... Party Guest
Patrick Hallahan Patrick Hallahan ... Homecoming Band
Jim James Jim James ... Homecoming Band
Bo Koster Bo Koster ... Homecoming Band
Shane Love Shane Love ... Party Patron
Ryan Nesset Ryan Nesset ... News Reporter
Andrew Owens Andrew Owens ... Hybrid Vampire
T.J. Sanson T.J. Sanson ... Party Guest
Marvin Duerkholz Marvin Duerkholz ... Werewolf
Derek Ryan Duke Derek Ryan Duke ... Mystic Falls Resident
William Gerber William Gerber ... Jeremy's Friend
Jonathan Sylvan Carey Jonathan Sylvan Carey ... Dancer
William Ladd William Ladd ... Dancer
Renee LeeA Marsden Renee LeeA Marsden ... Dancer
Chris Medlin Chris Medlin ... Dancer
Jerrod Royster Jerrod Royster ... Dancer
Rachel Truitt Rachel Truitt ... Dancer
Jordan Allena Williams Jordan Allena Williams ... Dancer
Judi Johnson Judi Johnson ... Scantily Clad
Patti Schellhaas Patti Schellhaas ... Doctor
Clair Danielle Canterbury Clair Danielle Canterbury ... Mary Porter
Matt Jutras Matt Jutras ... Background
Brian Kane Brian Kane ... Batting Cage Attendant
Hannah Huddleston Hannah Huddleston ... Dancer
Lisa Panknin Lisa Panknin ... Dancer
Emily Pierce Emily Pierce ... Student
Brittany Barbieri Brittany Barbieri ... Council Member
Produced by
Caroline Dries Caroline Dries ... co-executive producer
Bob Levy Bob Levy ... executive producer
Turi Meyer Turi Meyer ... co-executive producer
Leslie Morgenstein Leslie Morgenstein ... executive producer
Michael Narducci Michael Narducci ... co-producer
Julie Plec Julie Plec ... executive producer / producer
Alfredo Septién Alfredo Septién ... co-executive producer
James Thompson III James Thompson III ... co-producer
Pascal Verschooris Pascal Verschooris ... producer
Kevin Williamson Kevin Williamson ... executive producer
Lance Anderson Lance Anderson ... co-producer
John Behring John Behring ... supervising producer
Nick Wauters Nick Wauters ... consulting producer
Chris Grismer Chris Grismer ... supervising producer
Trish 'The Dish' Stanard Trish 'The Dish' Stanard ... co-producer
Original Music by
Michael Suby Michael Suby  
Special Effects by
David Fletcher David Fletcher ... special effects coordinator
Jackson Rowden Jackson Rowden ... special effects technician
Scanlan Backus Scanlan Backus ... special effects technician
Greg Oliver Greg Oliver ... special effects technician
Scott Willis Scott Willis ... additional special effects
Visual Effects by
John Allison John Allison ... visual effects supervisor: Entity FX
Michael Armstrong Michael Armstrong ... data i/o manager: Entity FX
Mat Beck Mat Beck ... senior visual effects supervisor
Ian Blough Ian Blough ... 2d artist: Entity FX
Leslie Conover Leslie Conover ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Jacob Debbs Jacob Debbs ... 2d artist: Entity FX
Brian Ali Harding Brian Ali Harding ... vfx supervisor: Entity FX
Seth Helpap Seth Helpap ... compositor: Entity FX
Ellyn Lewis Ellyn Lewis ... visual effects general manager: Entity FX
John Owens John Owens ... visual effects producer: Entity FX
Rik Panero Rik Panero ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Chad Reder Chad Reder ... compositor: Entity FX
Jeremy Renteria Jeremy Renteria ... visual effects supervisor: Entity FX
Dan Rucinski Dan Rucinski ... visual effects executive producer: Entity FX
Kaz Yoshida Kaz Yoshida ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Kelly Mcswain Kelly Mcswain ... 2D artist: Entity FX
Paul Santagada Paul Santagada ... compositor: Entity FX
Martha Soehendra Martha Soehendra ... compositor: Entity FX
Ryan Burcham Ryan Burcham ... vfx coordinator: Entity FX
Maxx Lee Maxx Lee ... systems engineer: Entity FX
John C. Wash John C. Wash ... on set vfx supervision: Entity FX
David Alexander David Alexander ... lead 3d artist: Entity FX
Samantha Howze Samantha Howze ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Alex Moed Alex Moed ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Crystal Strait Crystal Strait ... 2D artist: Entity FX
James Bo Howe James Bo Howe ... 2D artist: Entity FX
Brandon Flyte Brandon Flyte ... compositor: Entity FX
Sabra Haskell Sabra Haskell ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Billy Martin Billy Martin ... roto artist: Entity FX
Trent Smith Trent Smith ... visual effects producer: Entity FX
Dean Deakyne Dean Deakyne ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Bob Hamel Bob Hamel ... visual effects producer
Nate Smalley Nate Smalley ... visual effects coordinator: Entity FX
Pharoah Barrett Pharoah Barrett ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Jason Dunn Jason Dunn ... compositor: Entity FX
Evan Wen Evan Wen ... junior compositor
Carol VanHook Carol VanHook ... compositor: Entity FX
James Howe James Howe ... 2D artist: Entity FX
Samuel John Joseph Walsh Samuel John Joseph Walsh ... on set vfx supervision: Entity FX
Jadan Duffin Jadan Duffin ... compositor: Entity FX
Samantha Howez Samantha Howez ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Mitchell Marciales Mitchell Marciales ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Max Gabl Max Gabl ... matte artist: Entity FX
Andreas Hester Andreas Hester ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Brandon Perlow Brandon Perlow ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Ryan Epp Ryan Epp ... 2d supervisor: Entity FX North
Andreas Hester Andreas Hester ... 3d artist: Entity FX
Chris Pounds Chris Pounds ... compositor: Entity FX North
Stunts
John Gilbert John Gilbert ... stunt double: Paul Wesley
Jeremy Conner Jeremy Conner ... stunt double: Ian Somerhalder
Jennifer Badger Jennifer Badger ... stunt double: Nina Dobrev
Amy Lynn Tuttle Amy Lynn Tuttle ... stunts
Philip Dido Philip Dido ... utility stunts
John Copeman John Copeman ... stunt coordinator
Preston Corbell Preston Corbell ... stunt double
David Elson David Elson ... stunt double: David Gallagher
Tina Wanner Tina Wanner ... stunt double: Nina Dobrev
Matt Brockman Matt Brockman ... stunt double: Matthew Davis
Jared Losano Jared Losano ... stunt double: Ian Somerhalder
Paul Andrew O'Connor Paul Andrew O'Connor ... stunts
Kurt Hockenberry Kurt Hockenberry ... stunt double
Greg Rementer Greg Rementer ... stunts
Troy Faruk Troy Faruk ... stunt double: Robert Ri'chard
Lesley Aletter Lesley Aletter ... stunt double: Cassidy Freeman
David Brian Martin David Brian Martin ... utility stunts
Walter Garcia Walter Garcia ... stunt double
Jenn A. Harris Jenn A. Harris ... stunt double: Claire Holt
Ashley Nicole Hudson Ashley Nicole Hudson ... stunt double: Erin Beute
Additional Info
Premiere: September 15, 2011
DVD Release: September 11, 2012
Blu-ray Release: September 11, 2012
Country: United States
Distributor: Warner Brother Studios
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.7 / 10

Production Companies
Outerbanks Entertainment
Alloy Entertainment
CBS Television Studios
Warner Bros. Television
Distributors
The CW Network (The CW)
  (2009) (United States) (TV)
Warner Home Video
  (2010) (United States) (season 1) (Blu-ray)
Warner Home Video
  (2010) (United States) (season 1) (DVD)
Filming Locations
2104 Floyd Street NE, Covington, Georgia, USA
  (the gilbert house)
2129 East Street SE, Covington, Georgia, USA
  (Tyler's House)
2136 Conyers Street SE, Covington, Georgia, USA
  (Grams's House)
598 Abernathy Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  (Salvatore Boarding House)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Castleberry Hill, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conyers, Georgia, USA
Covington, Georgia, USA
Foxglove Farm - 6471 224 Street, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
  (Salvatore Boarding House) (pilot)
Monroe, Georgia, USA
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  (pilot)
Site Ranking (#645 / 33,091)
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