S1·E1 Pilot
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 10, 2009
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Marcos Siega
- Writers
- Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec
- Score
- 7.9/10 (120 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight A student, but has difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. The arrival of new student Stefan Salvatore, however, makes Elena think about romantic possibilities.
Episode recap
In the series premiere episode of The Vampire Diaries, Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and is the perfect straight A student, yet she experiences difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. Amidst these personal struggles, the arrival of new student Stefan Salvatore makes Elena think about romantic possibilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Vampire Diaries air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on September 10, 2009.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 1?
Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy come to terms with the death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight A student, but has difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. The arrival o...
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