The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode 1 Apr 2026

"Thank God! Couldn't take another day of the 90's. That horrible grunge look did not suit you."

The series premiere of The Vampire Diaries , titled aired on September 10, 2009 , and remains the series' most-watched episode with nearly 5 million viewers. Set in the mysterious town of Mystic Falls , the episode establishes the tragic backstories and supernatural tensions that define the show's eight-season run. Episode Summary The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode 1

The episode concludes with the dramatic entrance of Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore , who promises Stefan an "eternity of misery". Iconic Quotes "Thank God

Elena is immediately drawn to the mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore , unaware that he is a century-old vampire. Set in the mysterious town of Mystic Falls

"Dear Diary, today will be different. It has to be. I will smile, and it will be believable."

"For over a century I have lived in secret, hiding in the shadows, alone in the world, until now. I am a vampire. And this is my story." Damon’s Entrance: "Hello, brother."

Four months after their parents died in a car crash at Wickery Bridge, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy return to high school. Elena struggles to hide her grief, while Jeremy turns to drugs to cope.