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The Vampire Diaries · Season 1

The Vampire Diaries season 1 episode 22: Founder's Day

Aired 13 May 201042 minRated TV-14

8.5TMDB · 22 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Founder's Day”

Founder's Day has finally arrived, and everyone is busy with last-minute preparations for floats and fireworks. Stefan is uncomfortable with Damon's new attitude toward Elena, but Elena is more concerned about repairing her relationship with Jeremy. Jeremy is worried about Anna, but not sure he's on board with her latest plan for the future. While Caroline is enjoying her day as Queen of the celebration, she also tries to help Matt and Tyler get their friendship back on track. Finally, although Damon and Alaric do their best to stop him, Johnathan Gilbert sets a plan in motion that brings Founder's Day to an end amid chaos, destruction and death.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season finale of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Marcos Siega, written by Andrew Chambliss and Bryan Oh.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (22 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
Marcos Siega
Writers
Andrew ChamblissBryan Oh
Guest stars
Matthew Davis as Alaric SaltzmanMelise as Anna ZhuSusan Walters as Carol LockwoodKevin Nichols as DeputyJason Giuliano as Deputy #2Marguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesDavid Anders as John GilbertRobert Pralgo as Mayor Lockwood

Credits: TMDB.

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