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The Vampire Diaries · Season 1

The Vampire Diaries season 1 episode 1: Pilot

Aired 10 September 200943 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 123 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 1 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 1 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99.

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What happens in “Pilot”

Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight A student, but has difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. The arrival of new student Stefan Salvatore, however, makes Elena think about romantic possibilities.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 1.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Marcos Siega, written by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (123 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

The Vampire Diaries trailerPlay video: The Vampire Diaries trailer

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Marcos Siega
Writers
Julie PlecKevin Williamson
Guest stars
Rhys Williams as StudentCurtis Lum as Peeing Guy #2Wesley MacInnes as Peeing GuyMarci T. House as SecretaryCindy Busby as BrookeSteve Belford as DarrenBenjamin Ayres as William TannerChris William Martin as Zach Salvatore

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 1

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  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
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  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.