Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episodes 1 -

When the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries premiered on September 10, 2009, nobody could have predicted that a teen drama about brooding brothers and a girl in mourning would evolve into an eight-season juggernaut and launch a massive supernatural universe.

Damon arrives in town, making a brutal introduction by killing a couple in the opening scene. His presence signals that not all vampires share Stefan’s desire for a quiet life, setting up the central conflict of the series. Key Moments and Revelations vampire diaries season 1 episodes 1