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The Vampire Diaries
Also known as: Vampire Diaries

Four months after the tragic car accident that killed their parents, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) are still trying to cope with their grief and move on with their lives. Elena has always been the star student; beautiful, popular and involved with school and friends, but now she finds herself struggling to hide her sadness from the world. As the school year begins, Elena and her friends are fascinated by a handsome and mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Stefan and Elena are immediately drawn to one another, and Elena has no way of knowing that Stefan is a centuries-old vampire, struggling to live peacefully among humans, while his brother Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is the embodiment of vampire violence and brutality.

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The Vampire Diaries: "The Murder of One" Review
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Buffy the Vampire grabs Damon.

Vampire Diaries: "The Murder of One" Photos
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Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caroline and Matt in on the plan.

IGN's 2012 Endangered TV Series List
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Update: Community's chances are improving, Teenage Daughter is dead and Grimm is officially renewed, while Fringe, Nikita and more still wait.

No. Episode Airdate
318 The Murder of One 3/29/12
Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caroline and Matt in on the plan. After Klaus threatens someone close to Bonnie, she has no choice but to work on the spell he needs. Meanwhile, Klaus and Rebekah find the perfect motivator to convince Finn to cooperate with them, but Rebekah is more interested in her own brutal plan to take revenge on Damon. Stefan's emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with Elena.
IGN Rating: 9 - Read the Review

The Vampire Diaries Seasons

Season 1

IGN Rating: 8.5 - Read the Review
Season 2

IGN Rating: 9 - Read the Review
Season 3

Contributions

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Reviews

The Vampire Diaries: "The Murder of One" Review - March 30, 2012
Buffy the Vampire grabs Damon.

The Vampire Diaries: "Break on Through" Review - March 23, 2012
The world can't stop just because you're an accidental psycho killer.

The Vampire Diaries: "1912" Review - March 16, 2012
Damon and Stefan activate their Wonder Twin powers all the way back to 1912.

The Vampire Diaries: "All My Children" Review - February 17, 2012
Esther puts her plan in motion.

The Vampire Diaries: "Dangerous Liaisons" Review - February 10, 2012
The people of Mystic Falls dust off their ball gowns and tuxedoes.

The Vampire Diaries: "Bringing Out the Dead" Review - February 3, 2012
Damon thinks you should go with the black outfit - it makes you look all villain-y.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Ties That Bind" Review - January 20, 2012
Psychopaths are incredibly high maintenance.

The Vampire Diaries: "Our Town" Review - January 13, 2012
Stefan is operating on crazy right now.

The Vampire Diaries: "The New Deal" Review - January 6, 2012
It's the eve of Klaus-ageddon.

The Vampire Diaries: "Homecoming" Review - November 11, 2011
Damon tries to outsmart Klaus.

The Vampire Diaries: "Ordinary People" Review - November 4, 2011
It's the Lockwood Diaries, Pictionary style.

The Vampire Diaries: "Ghost World" Review - October 28, 2011
Of course the dead have returned, this is Mystic Falls.

The Vampire Diaries: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Review - October 21, 2011
Does Stefan want to be a senior for the 100th time? No, not really.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Reckoning" Review - October 14, 2011
This is not the fun senior prank night that Caroline imagined.

The Vampire Diaries: "Disturbing Behavior" Review - October 6, 2011
Stefan is not interested in being your diabolical partner in crime. But you can probably talk Damon into it.

The Vampire Diaries: "The End of the Affair" Review - September 30, 2011
Klaus takes Stefan on a flashback to the 1920s.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Hybrid" Review - September 23, 2011
Elena's a sucker for a lost cause.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Birthday" Review - September 16, 2011
It's Elena's party and she'll cry if she wants to.

The Vampire Diaries - The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review - September 1, 2011
Give this bloodsucking drama a chance and you might be surprised.

The Vampire Diaries: Season 2 Review - May 20, 2011
The second year was as ridiculously entertaining as the first.

The Vampire Diaries: "As I Lay Dying" Review - May 13, 2011
Damon confronts his mortality.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Sun Also Rises" Review - May 6, 2011
Klaus's dreaded ritual comes to a heartbreaking finish.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Last Day" Review - April 29, 2011
Damon learns the hard way that Klaus has a backup plan.

The Vampire Diaries: "Klaus" Review - April 22, 2011
In "Klaus" we finally met, you guessed it, Klaus. The real one this time.

Teen Wolf Blu-ray Review - April 21, 2011
A werewolf who plays basketball? I'm in!

The Vampire Diaries: "The Last Dance" Review - April 14, 2011
Save the last dance for Klaus.

The Vampire Diaries: "Know Thy Enemy" Review - April 8, 2011
Alaric finally gets a decent storyline!

The Vampire Diaries: "The House Guest" Review - February 25, 2011
Katherine moves in with the Salvatore brothers, to Elena's dismay.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Dinner Party" Review - February 18, 2011
When reading instructions on how to use a magic dagger, make sure you read all the way to the end.

The Vampire Diaries: "Crying Wolf" Review - February 11, 2011
Tyler has to pick a side.

The Vampire Diaries: "Daddy Issues" Review - February 4, 2011
Can Damon be a better man? Not at the moment, no.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Descent" Review - January 28, 2011
So what really happens when a vampire is bit by a werewolf?

The Vampire Diaries: "By the Light of the Moon" Review - December 9, 2010
Vampire Barbie tries to help Tyler.

The Vampire Diaries: "The Sacrifice" Review - December 3, 2010
The secondary characters steal the show.

The Vampire Diaries: "Katerina" Review - November 12, 2010
Elena skips school for a lesson in vampire history.

The Vampire Diaries: "Rose" Review - November 5, 2010
Stefan and Damon do some road trip bonding.

The Vampire Diaries: "Masquerade" Review - October 29, 2010
Can Katherine be stopped?

The Vampire Diaries: "Plan B" Review - October 22, 2010
Katherine's always prepared.

The Vampire Diaries: "Kill or Be Killed" Review - October 8, 2010
Sheriff Forbes gets a wake up call.

The Vampire Diaries: "Memory Lane" Review - October 1, 2010
Damon has trouble making new friends.

The Vampire Diaries: "Bad Moon Rising" Review - September 24, 2010
Family secrets are exposed, some more dramatically than others.

The Vampire Diaries: "Brave New World" Review - September 17, 2010
Introducing the new vampire in town...

The Vampire Diaries: "The Return" Review - September 9, 2010
Doppelganger hijinks.

The Vampire Diaries - The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review - September 8, 2010
Guess what? It's actually pretty awesome.

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD Review - August 30, 2010
Kevin Williamson returns to form with this tantalizing vampire series.

The Vampire Diaries: Season 1 Review - May 21, 2010
A surprisingly entertaining entry in the vampire genre.

The Vampire Diaries: "Founder's Day" Review - May 14, 2010
Now that the parade is finally over, can we stop talking about it?

The Vampire Diaries: "Pilot" Review - September 9, 2009
The CW tries its hand at teenage vampire romance.

Previews

2012 Midseason TV Preview - February 26, 2012
UPDATE: Community's return date, Game of Thrones and Mad Men, a new Spartacus arrives, J.J. Abrams' new island, and much, much more.

The Vampire Diaries: Keeping Klaus Bad - January 18, 2012
Joseph Morgan on the tricky distinction between making Klaus a well-rounded character without softening him.

Entering The Secret Circle - September 14, 2011
Star Britt Robertson and executive producer Andrew Miller discuss the witchcraft-fueled new series.

The Vampire Diaries: Kat Graham Talks Dead Girlfriends - September 13, 2011
Bonnie's got a big issue as Season 3 opens.

Vampire Diaries: Bloody New Season 3 Promo Images - September 7, 2011
Dig in.

Fall 2011 TV Preview - September 2, 2011
Dexter, Walking Dead, South Park, Chuck, Beavis and Butt-head's return and so much more await you...

Comic-Con: First Impressions of The Secret Circle - July 20, 2011
Have the creators of The Vampire Diaries compelled us again?

TV Shows Coming to Comic-Con 2011 - July 10, 2011
Dexter, Chuck, Community, Walking Dead, Beavis and Butt-head, Game of Thrones and many more are headed to San Diego.

Vampire Diaries Written - June 23, 2011
Season Two openly read on home video.

Vampire Diaries Written - June 23, 2011
Season Two openly read on home video.

The Vampire Diaries: Readying for Klaus' Arrival and Tyler's Return - April 7, 2011
Stars Candice Accola and Michael Trevino and EP Julie Plec tease the ancient vampire's arrival and Caroline and Tyler's future.

The Vampire Diaries: Caroline Gets Ready to... Sing? - February 23, 2011
Candice Accola talks about what's to come, including adding her own real life musical talent to the series.

Candice Accola Previews
The Vampire Diaries' Return
- January 26, 2011
As new episodes begin, we chat with the actress about what's next.

2011 Midseason TV Preview - January 3, 2011
V's return, Spartacus' prequel, Summer Glau fighting crime, Game of Thrones and much more are headed to your TVs in the weeks to come.

Kelly Hu Takes on Hawaii Five-0 - October 29, 2010
We talk to the actress about her new role on the CBS series, getting animated with Young Justice, The Vampire Diaries and more.

Vampire Diaries Read - June 7, 2010
First season's secrets told on DVD and BD.

Vampire Diaries Read - June 7, 2010
First season's secrets told on DVD and BD.

Fall 2009 TV Preview: Day One - August 31, 2009
What's starting up 9/1 to 9/17, including The Office, Fringe, and It's Always Sunny.

News

The Vampire Diaries: Walking Between Good and Evil - March 14, 2012
The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Candice Accola, Kat Graham and Matt Davis talk about their characters' continuing struggles.

FOX Orders Pilots from Always Sunny/Scream Creators - January 10, 2012
Rob McElhenney and Kevin Williamson developing shows about party bloggers and diabolical serial killers.

The CW Coming to Netflix - October 13, 2011
Nikita, Vampire Diaries, Supernatural and more available for streaming.

Warner Bros. TV at Comic-Con: Supernatural, Chuck, Fringe, Alcatraz, More - June 21, 2011
Nikita, Alcatraz and The Vampire Diaries among the record 16 shows being sent by TV studio.

CW Fall Premiere Dates: Ringer, Supernatural, Nikita, More - June 20, 2011
Find out when Sam, Dean, Nikita, Alex, Damon, Elena and more are back.

Supernatural Renewed for Season 7 - April 26, 2011
CW orders more adventures for Sam & Dean, plus The Vampire Diaries and three more series also renewed.

C2E2: The Vampire Diaries Gets Darker - March 19, 2011
Exec Producer Julie Plec spills the beans on what audiences can expect when the series returns from hiatus.

True Blood, Chuck & Walking Dead at Chicago's C2E2! - March 16, 2011
Headed to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo? Make sure you check out all the geek-tastic TV panels.

Vampire Diaries Creators Bring Secret Circle to CW - February 9, 2011
Network orders new pilot.

Smallville and Supernatural Returns Delayed - January 27, 2011
Clark, Sam and Dean will be back a week later than expected.

New CW Project from Scream, Vampire Diaries Creator - November 30, 2010
Williamson developing potential new companion series for Vampire Diaries.

Dexter Psycho Joins True Blood - November 11, 2010
Trinity's daughter will play Andy's sister.

The Vampire Diaries: Catching Up with Damon and Katherine - October 27, 2010
We speak to Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev about what's to come.

Vampire Diaries, New York Style - October 6, 2010
The CW's hit series is coming to New York Comic Con.

Courtney Ford: From Dexter to Vampires - August 3, 2010
Former psycho journalist joins The Vampire Diaries, aids in some undead research.

SDCC 10: TV Panels at Comic-Con - July 14, 2010
Chuck, Smallville, The Walking Dead, Simpsons and... Castle?

Vampire Academy Now Enrolling - July 6, 2010
Transformers producer takes on the undead.

Scream 4 Troubles - July 5, 2010
Problems on the set of the horror sequel.

Smallville, Supernatural Return Dates - June 30, 2010
The CW's fall premiere schedule is announced.

SDCC 10: Details on Chuck, Smallville, Supernatural, Fringe Panels - June 29, 2010
Warner Bros. TV announces their Comic-Con plans, including Nikita, V, Human Target and more.

Smallville, Supernatural Re-Team - May 20, 2010
The Winchesters are on the move, while Nikita gets a Vampire lead in.

The CW Sinks Fangs Into Moonlight - May 6, 2010
Vampire Diaries finds the perfect summertime fling.

A Hero Joins Vampire Diaries - February 24, 2010
Elena and Jeremy's Uncle is headed to town.

Supernatural Renewed for Season 6 - February 16, 2010
UPDATED: Showrunner/series creator Kripke steps down.

La Femme Nikita: The TV Series: Again! - January 27, 2010
The CW orders pilot for remake of French action film.

Lost: Ian Somerhalder Talks Boone's Return - January 10, 2010
Vampire Diaries star on juggling two roles this season.

Vampire Diaries Gets a Full Season - October 22, 2009
Plus, Melrose Place anticipates a boost in ratings.

Fall's First TV Cancellation - September 25, 2009
Life is over for Ashton Kutcher's new series.

The Vampire Diaries Adds Some Pages - September 24, 2009
The CW orders more primetime.

Williamson Talks Scream 4 - August 4, 2009
The killer returns. But will Neve Campbell follow?

SDCC 09: Could Boone Return to Lost? - July 26, 2009
Ian Somerhalder discusses whether he might go back to the island.

SDCC 09: The CW's Vampire Diaries First Look - July 23, 2009
Does this new high school vampire series soar or...suck?

SDCC 09: Television Panels at Comic-Con - July 12, 2009
Lost, Heroes, Family Guy, Dexter, Dollhouse, Chuck, Fringe, 24, Star Wars and much more.

Lost: Potential Returning Cast Member Comments - June 18, 2009
A trip to Hawaii is probably not just a vacation for a familiar face from the show.

Smallville, Supernatural Return Dates - June 17, 2009
The CW announces when their shows will premiere.

The Dead Find New Life On Lost's Final Season - June 11, 2009
Does a twitter message reveal who will be back?

Terminator Tree Hill - June 1, 2009
Find out which Sarah Connor Chronicles star is coming to The CW.

Vampires, Models and Melrose Place for CW - May 21, 2009
Fall schedule for the network includes Smallville's new night.

CW Comments on Smallville and Supernatural's Future - May 21, 2009
Plus our first reaction to Melrose Place, Vampire Diaries and more.

Smallville Changing Nights - May 20, 2009
Supernatural to be paired with new Vampire series.

Without a Trace, Privileged, Eleventh Hour Cancelled - May 19, 2009
Gossip Girl spinoff also dead.

Vampire Diaries Coming to CW - May 18, 2009
Scream writer Kevin Williamson brings vamps back to network TV.

Flash Forward Picked Up by ABC - May 11, 2009
One more new series set, as several other pilots fight for remaining slots.

Flash Forward, Human Target Among Hot Pilots - April 22, 2009
V remake also among new TV projects with a good shot at going to series.

Lost Star Becomes a Creature of the Night - March 26, 2009
Actor among others cast in ABC fang-fest.

Invisible Girl Cast On No Heroics - March 9, 2009
Plus, Boldly Going Nowhere star cast on new show?

Features

IGN's 2012 Endangered TV Series List - March 26, 2012
Update: Community's chances are improving, Teenage Daughter is dead and Grimm is officially renewed, while Fringe, Nikita and more still wait.

The Vampire Diaries: Why Guys Should Watch - March 22, 2012
Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Candice Accola, Kat Graham and Matt Davis on why guys shouldn't be wary of the show.

The Vampire Diaries: "It's Not Just a Girly Show" - January 12, 2012
Kevin Williamson on the show's current storylines and his FOX serial killer pilot.

Babe of the Day: Cindy Busby - October 14, 2011
Watch out, babehounds. This star is on the rise.

The Secret Circle Gets Scary - October 6, 2011
During a visit to the set, the cast discuss the darker turn the series is taking, beginning with this week's episode.

The 2011 TV Show Obituary - May 17, 2011
V, The Cape, Human Target and The Event are among our list of shows that won't be back on network schedules this fall.

The Vampire Diaries: Will Season 2 End in Death? - May 5, 2011
Executive producer Julie Plec talks about what's to come, putting an end to Twilight similarities, Damon's journey and more.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 117 - February 14, 2011
Rosenbaum returns to Smallville, CBS teams with Abrams and a Nolan brother and more.

The Vampire Diaries: Nina Dobrev on Katherine's Next Step - February 2, 2011
As Klaus gets closer, Dobrev talks about what's to come on the series.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 111 - December 1, 2010
The Vampire Diaries' Candice Accola sits in on the podcast to talk about life as a bloodsucker. Plus news on Fringe, V, The Walking Dead and more.

What's in Store at NYCC? - October 5, 2010
Another trip to Nerd HQ brings Walking Dead, Avengers, Nikita and more.

Nina Dobrev Opens The Vampire Diaries' Second Season - September 8, 2010
We talk to the actress about getting in touch with her bad side, playing two roles and scaring little girls.

Babe of the Day: Nina Dobrev - September 1, 2010
The Vampire Diaries' delivers us a very fine addition to our collection.

Fall 2010 TV Preview - August 23, 2010
Check out our entire five day look at the new TV season! Find out what's starting up from September through November!

SDCC 10: Vampire Diaries Is Going To Kill Everyone - July 25, 2010
What will happen when Stefan meets Katherine again? What's behind the Lockwood family curse? Season 2 secrets right this way...

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 97 - June 14, 2010
True Blood's return, Torchwood's return, Supernatural turns anime and more.

The 2010 TV Show Obituary - June 5, 2010
Lost, 24, Heroes, Scrubs, FlashForward and more are part of our full list of the series that won't be back next season.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 86 - February 19, 2010
Supernatural's renewal, Spielberg's TV future, Lost: "The Substitute" and more.

Thirst Interview - January 25, 2010
Park Chan-Wook discusses vengeance and vampires.

Thirst Interview - January 25, 2010
Park Chan-Wook discusses vengeance and vampires.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 75 - October 23, 2009
Whedon directing Glee, Smallville's JSA, Ninja Turtles' future and a Bozon invasion.

Fall TV: Premiere Review Round Up - September 25, 2009
A handy guide to our looks at this season's premieres.

Fall TV: New Shows Worth Checking Out - September 15, 2009
Plus: New shows to skip.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 69 - September 11, 2009
Mavel buying Disney, Ellen replacing Paula, HBO's future and the return of The Office, Fringe and more.

Scream Creator Talks Vampire Diaries - August 4, 2009
Bloodsuckers invade Dawson's Creek.

When Will Heroes & Cleveland Show Be On This Fall? - June 30, 2009
Your guide to when everything is airing this fall.

IGN's Vampire TV - June 11, 2009
From Barnabas to Buffy, we sink our teeth into the best.

Connections for The Vampire Diaries

Popular TV shows in this genre:
1. Lost
2. True Blood
3. Breaking Bad
4. The Vampire Diaries
5. House

Popular TV shows on this network:
1. Supernatural
2. Nikita
3. The Vampire Diaries
4. Smallville
5. America's Next Top Model

TV Series Details

The Vampire Diaries

  • TV Network: The CW
  • Airs: Thursday 8:00 PM
  • Runtime: 60 minutes
  • Genre: Drama