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The Vampire Diaries · Season 5

The Vampire Diaries season 5 episode 1: I Know What You Did Last Summer

Aired 3 October 201343 minRated TV-14

7.0TMDB · 13 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 5 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 5 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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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “I Know What You Did Last Summer”

As the fifth season opens, Elena, after a passionate summer with Damon, heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roommate. Plus, a terrifying appearance by Silas.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 5.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Lance Anderson, written by Caroline Dries.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (13 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
Lance Anderson
Writer
Caroline Dries
Guest stars
Claire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonKendrick Sampson as JesseMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesJason MacDonald as Grayson GilbertRick Worthy as Rudy HopkinsOlga Fonda as NadiaHayley Kiyoko as Megan KingSabrina Mayfield as Diane Freeman

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 5

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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.