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The Vampire Diaries · Season 1

The Vampire Diaries season 1 episode 12: Unpleasantville

Aired 28 January 201042 minRated TV-14

7.6TMDB · 20 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Unpleasantville”

Damon, Elena and Stefan attend the school dance with a 1950s' theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena jewelry filled with Vervain to protect her family and friends. To make ends meet Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill. Ben comes to help Bonnie when he notices Damon is bothering her.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 12 of 22 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Liz Friedlander, written by Brian Young and Barbie Kligman.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (20 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

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

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Liz Friedlander
Writers
Brian YoungBarbie Kligman
Guest stars
Matthew Davis as Alaric SaltzmanMelise as Anna ZhuDillon Casey as NoahSean Faris as Ben McKittrickJoey Nappo as Kid

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 1

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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.