S1·E4 Family Ties
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 4
- Air Date
- October 1, 2009
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Guy Ferland
- Writers
- Brian Young, Andrew Kreisberg
- Score
- 7.2/10 (27 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.
Synopsis
Elena asks Stefan to escort her to the town's annual Founder's Party. Vicki gets Tyler to ask her to the party, then accuses him of trying to hide their relationship from his family. Zach reveals a useful family secret to Stefan. At the party, Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatore family's past, leaving Elena with questions that Stefan refuses to answer. Finally, Stefan takes action to get Damon out of his life for good.
Episode recap
In the fourth episode of the first season of The Vampire Diaries, titled Family Ties, Elena asks Stefan to escort her to the town's annual Founder's Party. Meanwhile, Vicki gets Tyler to ask her to the party, but she then accuses him of trying to hide their relationship from his family. Elsewhere, Zach reveals a useful family secret to Stefan.
During the party event, Damon tells Elena a story regarding the Salvatore family's past. This conversation leaves Elena with questions that Stefan ultimately refuses to answer. The episode concludes with Stefan taking action in an effort to get Damon out of his life for good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 4 of The Vampire Diaries air?
Season 1, Episode 4 ('Family Ties') originally aired on October 1, 2009.
How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('Family Ties')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 4?
Elena asks Stefan to escort her to the town's annual Founder's Party. Vicki gets Tyler to ask her to the party, then accuses him of trying to hide their relationship from his family. Zach reveals a useful family secret to Stefan. At the party, Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatore family's p...
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