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Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 22
"Founder's Day"
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It's all come down to this episode for Vampire Diaries fans. During the hour, Uncle John sets a plan in motion that has dangerous consequences for all at the Founder's Day festival.

Elena and Isobel
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"Isobel"
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Isobel is back this week, and she has a demand for Alaric: set up a meeting with Damon. She also interacts with her daughter, but it doesn't exactly go well.

In 1864
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 20
"Blood Brothers"
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This is a significant episode for one major reason: Elena learns just how Stefan and Damon were turned into vampires!

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Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 19
"Miss Mystic Falls"
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Damon is Elena's date for the Mystic Falls pageant this week. Stefan continues to battle his blood addiction.

Uncle John
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 18
"Under Control"
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Welcome to The Vampire Diaries, David Anders. The actor guest stars on this week's episode.

Stefan in Trouble
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 17
"Let the Right One In"
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Stefan and Damon make a dangerous new enemy, and when that lands Stefan in trouble, Damon and Elena try to convince Alaric to work with them to help Stefan.

Vampire Hook-Up
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 16
"There Goes the Neighborhood"
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Anna brings a surprising guest to see Damon. Elena and Stefan go on a date with Carolina and Matt. Jenna reunites with old friend Kelly.

Harper
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 15
"A Few Good Men"
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On this episode of The Vampire Diaries, viewers meet a new vampire. Matt's mother also comes to down.

Tomb Bound
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 14
"Fool Me Once"
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This week's episode is titled "Fool Me Once." Read on for a detailed recap of events from it.

As Katherine
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 13
"Children of the Damned"
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Ready to flashback again? This episode takes viewers to a different century and introduces them to Katherine once more.

Retro Stefan
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 12
"Unpleasantville"
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The show sort of flashes back to the 1950s this week. A school dance forces every character to go retro.

New History Buff
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 11
"Bloodlines"
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This episode is titled "Bloodlines." It's the first new Vampire Diaries installment after almost two months off the air.

Tank Topped
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 10
"The Turning Point"
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Stefan and Damon find a common enemy this week. The episode is titled "The Turning Point."

As Alaric Saltzman
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 9
"History Repeating"
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Welcome to the show, Matt Davis. He debuts as a new teacher on this week's episode.

Damon and Elena
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 8
"162 Candles"
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This episode of The Vampire Diaries is titled "162 Candles." Read on for a full recap of events from it.

An Evil Smile
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 7
"Haunted"
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Can Stefan save Vicki from herself? That's mission during this episode, titled "Haunted."

Old Time Players
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 6
"Lost Girls"
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This is a major episode of The Vampire Diaries. In it, Stefan tells Elena about his past.

Vicki Picture
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 5
"You're Undead to Me"
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On this week's episode, Stefan thinks his plan might really work with Damon. The installment is titled "You're Undead to Me."

Slow Dance
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"Family Ties"
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On this episode of Vampire Diaries, there's a major party in town. Stefan takes Elena to it, while Damon reveals more of his family's secrets.

Ready for Football
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 3
"Friday Night Bites"
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This is the third-ever episode of The Vampire Diaries. Its pun-worthy title? Friday Night Bites.

The First Meeting
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"Night of the Comet"
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Damon meets Elena for the first time during this episode. Also, viewers learn more about his plan.

Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 1
"Pilot"
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On the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries, we're taken into a whole, new, scary world. Read through our detailed recap right now!

The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Quotes

I made it through the day. I must have said "I'm fine" 37 times.

Elena

Is it working? Being in her world? Does it make you feel alive?

Damon