The Vampire Diaries
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The Vampire Diaries

You remember your first kiss forever... and ever.

8.3 /10 9,518 votes
September 10, 2009 - March 10, 2017 8 Seasons 171 Episodes 43 min Ended TV-14

Overview

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2009 22 Episodes

Life hasn't been the same for Elena since the tragic death of her parents, but she tries to pick up the pieces and provide support for her troubled younger brother, Jeremy. On her first day back at Mystic Falls High School, Elena meets the mysterious new guy, Stefan, and the two seeming lost souls form an instant connection. What Elena doesn't know, however, is that Stefan is a vampire, constantly resisting the urge to taste her blood. But Stefan, it seems, has a greater evil to deal with when his dangerous older brother, Damon, shows up to wreak havoc on the town of Mystic Falls — and claim Elena for himself.

Season 2

Season 2

2010 22 Episodes

This season, Katherine's appearance in Mystic Falls will throw a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls must choose sides as they fall victim to a new breed of danger. New and unexpected friendships will be forged, allies will become enemies and hearts will be broken. Plus, Stefan and Damon will be forced to face a villain more evil and diabolical than they thought possible.

Season 3

Season 3

2011 22 Episodes

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and the Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge.

Season 4

Season 4

2012 23 Episodes

The fourth season starts off with everything in transition. Elena faces her worst nightmare as she awakens from her deadly accident to find she must now endure the terrifying change of becoming a vampire — or face certain death. Stefan and Damon are torn even further apart over how to help Elena adjust to a life she never wanted, and everyone must cope with the chaos created after the vampires and their supporters were outed to the town council and local leaders. Despite everything, as Elena and her friends enter into the final stretch of high school before graduation sends them on different paths, they feel the bond to their home town of Mystic Falls take on a deeper meaning when a new mysterious villain is introduced who seems intent on destroying it.

Season 5

Season 5

2013 22 Episodes

The hit series enters its fifth season with some characters headed off to college, Katherine trying to survive as a human and a shocking Salvatore secret.

Season 6

Season 6

2014 22 Episodes

Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Michael Malarkey joins the cast as Enzo, an old vampire friend from Damon’s past, and Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side.

Season 7

Season 7

2015 22 Episodes

In the wake of Elena Gilbert's goodbye, in season seven, some characters will recover while others falter. As Lily tries to drive a wedge between the Salvatore brothers, we'll still hold onto hope that Stefan and Caroline's love story is strong enough to survive.

Season 8

Season 8

2016 16 Episodes

The final season of "The Vampire Diaries" begins a few months after it left off, with Damon and Enzo on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil. During the search to find them, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they discover Sybil's motive, they must do everything in their power to prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Caroline and Stefan take a big step in their relationship, but when Stefan is forced to turn off his humanity to protect the people he loves their plans are put on hold.

Key Information

Created By Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson
Network The CW
Type Scripted
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

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Cast & Crew

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley

Stefan Salvatore

Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

Damon Salvatore

Kat Graham

Kat Graham

Bonnie Bennett

Candice King

Candice King

Caroline Forbes

Zach Roerig

Zach Roerig

Matt Donovan

Michael Trevino

Michael Trevino

Tyler Lockwood

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev

Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce

Steven R. McQueen

Steven R. McQueen

Jeremy Gilbert

Matthew Davis

Matthew Davis

Alaric Saltzman

Michael Malarkey

Michael Malarkey

Enzo St. John

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Klaus Mikaelson

Marguerite MacIntyre

Marguerite MacIntyre

Sheriff Liz Forbes

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Frequently Asked Questions

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

The Vampire Diaries has 8 seasons with 171 episodes.

The Vampire Diaries premiered on September 10, 2009.

No, The Vampire Diaries has ended. The final episode aired on March 10, 2017.

The Vampire Diaries originally aired on The CW. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Vampire Diaries was created by Julie Plec.

The Vampire Diaries has a rating of 8.3/10 based on user reviews.

The Vampire Diaries is classified as Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.