The Vampire Diaries

Name: The Vampire Diaries
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2009-09-10
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig

ENDED8 Seasons171 Episodes★ 8.3

The Vampire Diaries is a drama series on The CW that ran from 2009 to 2017, ending after 8 seasons and 171 episodes.

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NetworkThe CW

First AiredSep 10, 2009

Last AiredMar 10, 2017

GenreDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime43 min

Created ByJulie Plec, Kevin Williamson

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWarner Bros. Television, Alloy Entertainment, Outerbanks Entertainment

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

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Cast

Paul Wesley

Stefan Salvatore

Ian Somerhalder

Damon Salvatore

Kat Graham

Bonnie Bennett

Candice King

Caroline Forbes

Zach Roerig

Matt Donovan

Michael Malarkey

Enzo St. John

Matthew Davis

Alaric Saltzman

Seasons & Episodes8 seasons · 171 episodes

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The final season of "The Vampire Diaries" begins a few months after it left off, with Damon and Enzo on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil. During the search to find them, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they discover Sybil's motive, they must do everything in their power to prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Caroline and Stefan take a big step in their relationship, but when Stefan is forced to turn off his humanity to protect the people he loves their plans are put on hold.

E1Hello, Brother

Oct 21, 201643m★ 7.9

Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles holding onto hope that they will be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline and Alaric fearing that someone – or something – may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.

E2Today Will Be Different

Oct 28, 201643m★ 6.2

After learning that someone from Stefan’s past may be Damon and Enzo’s next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina. There, Bonnie takes drastic measures in an attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. At the Armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. Finally, Caroline gets an unexpected surprise from Stefan.

E3You Decided That I Was Worth Saving

Nov 4, 201642m★ 7.2

As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.

E4An Eternity of Misery

Nov 11, 201643m★ 7.1

Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.

E5Coming Home Was a Mistake

Nov 18, 201643m★ 6.2

Spiraling down a dangerous path of self-destruction, Damon’s latest actions prove he may be beyond the point of return. Unwilling to give up on his brother, Stefan is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Elsewhere, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo, while Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he’s received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them.

E6Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell

Dec 2, 201643m★ 7.9

When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.

E7The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You

Dec 9, 201643m★ 6.5

Faced with the fallout from his interaction with Cade, Stefan is determined to have one thing go right – Christmas Eve with Caroline. However, when Damon and Sybil crash their Christmas Eve dinner, which had been joined by Alaric, Matt and Peter, things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan’s past, Cade’s attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision.

E8We Have History Together

Jan 13, 201743m★ 7.0

Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Sybil is still alive and teaching a group of high school students who she’ll later use as leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her. Meanwhile, Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade as they test the morals of a young doctor, Tara.

E9The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch

Jan 20, 201743m★ 7.0

Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil’s request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. Bonnie returns from Paris wearing a vile of Enzo’s blood making Caroline, wonder if she will become a vampire. Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Bonnie and Enzo all attend the Miss Mystic Falls pageant where Sybil continues to taunt Damon with memories of Elena.

E10Nostalgia's a Bitch

Jan 27, 201743m★ 7.1

Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon’s mind and run into familiar faces from the past, only to discover Stefan is the key to Damon’s fate. It’s a race against time for the bell as both Sybil and her sister Seline jockey for its control.

E11You Made a Choice to Be Good

Feb 3, 201743m★ 7.2

Cade returns to Mystic Falls and presents Damon and Stefan with additional assignments, each with unthinkable consequences. Even with tension growing in their friendship, Caroline and Matt do their best to protect the town’s residents from Cade’s appetite for their souls. Bonnie and Enzo hit the road on a romantic trip, taking the bell with them in hopes to keep it safe.

E12What Are You?

Feb 10, 201742m★ 7.0

In order to save Stefan’s soul, Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal. Alaric and Matt refuse to hand the journal over as it may contain the key to destroying Cade. Caroline desperately tries to connect with Stefan before Cade goes through with his plan.

E13The Lies Will Catch Up To You

Feb 17, 201743m★ 7.2

Damon and Alaric come face to face with an old enemy after they obtain a weapon that may be able to destroy Cade. Stefan is held captive by a surprising acquaintance and is forced to confront a dark secret from his past. Meanwhile, Caroline and Matt try to keep Stefan’s violent history from destroying him. Cade focuses his attention on Bonnie and digs deep into her mind.

E14It’s Been a Hell of a Ride

Feb 24, 201743m★ 6.7

Damon and Stefan must join forces against Cade in order to save Elena’s casket. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric deal with their daughters’ burgeoning magical powers.

E15We’re Planning a June Wedding

Mar 3, 201743m★ 8.2

A wedding is quickly planned in order for Damon and Stefan to lure a dangerous enemy out into the open. This looming threat puts the fate of Mystic Falls in eminent danger and must be destroyed.

E16I Was Feeling Epic

Mar 10, 201743m★ 8.3

With the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.

About The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series on The CW. The show first aired on Sep 10, 2009 and currently has 8 seasons and 171 episodes. The Vampire Diaries has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 9,818 votes. The cast includes Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig. Created by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson.