Season 1 of The Vampire Diaries consists of 22 episodes that aired from September 2009 to May 2010. It introduces the supernatural history of Mystic Falls and the central love triangle between Elena Gilbert and the Salvatore brothers. Episode Index E1: E2: The Night of the Comet E3: Friday Night Bites E4: Family Ties E5: You're Undead To Me E6: Lost Girls E7: E8: 162 Candles E9: History Repeating E10: The Turning Point E11: Bloodlines E12: Unpleasantville E13: Children Of The Damned E14: Fool Me Once E15: A Few Good Men E16: There Goes the Neighborhood E17: Let The Right One In E18: Under Control E19: Miss Mystic Falls E20: Blood Brothers E21: E22: Founder's Day Deep Dive: Key Arcs & Mythology

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IMDb Guide: Provides individual user ratings and technical credits for every episode in the first season. Content Advisories

Key elements that make a full-season viewing valuable

The debut season of The Vampire Diaries (TVD) didn't just introduce us to the supernatural world of Mystic Falls; it redefined the teen drama genre for a generation. If you are looking for a complete index of The Vampire Diaries Season 1, you’ve come to the right place.

Family Ties: The Founders' Party reveals that the town’s history with vampires dates back to 1864.

References

  1. Smith, L.J. (1991). The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening. HarperCollins.
  2. Williamson, K. & Plec, J. (2009–2010). The Vampire Diaries, Season 1 [DVD]. Warner Bros.
  3. Middleton, J. (2012). “The Vampire in High School: Gothic Romance and Teen Angst.” Journal of Popular Television, 4(2), 45–61.
  4. TVD Wiki Contributors. (2023). “Season 1 Episode Guide.” Fandom.com.