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The Vampire Diaries · Season 1

The Vampire Diaries season 1 episode 8: 162 Candles

Aired 5 November 200943 minRated TV-14

8.0TMDB · 22 votesMark watched

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What happens in “162 Candles”

On his birthday, Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest friends. Still upset by the events at the Halloween haunted house, Elena does her best to stay away from Stefan, but Lexi gives her some unsolicited relationship advice. Elena and Jenna are surprised by a change in Jeremy’s behavior. At Damon’s insistence, Caroline tries to get his medallion back from Bonnie. Finally, Damon’s offer to help Sheriff Forbes has sudden and tragic results.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 22 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Rick Bota, written by Barbie Kligman and Gabrielle Stanton.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.0 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
Rick Bota
Writers
Barbie KligmanGabrielle Stanton
Guest stars
Charlie Johnson as Coven WitchJoshua Haire as High School StudentJohn Michael Weatherly as BartenderKevin Nichols as DeputyJason Giuliano as Deputy #2John Gilbert as GuyBridget Evelyn as GirlJasmine Guy as Sheila 'Grams' Bennett

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.