Today, we are throwing it back to where it all began. The year was 2009. Twilight was dominating the box office, and The CW decided to air a little show based on L.J. Smith’s books. It was dark, it was brooding, and it introduced us to two of the most iconic brothers in TV history.

: While writing in her diary at her parents' grave, Elena is startled by a mysterious fog and a persistent crow, leading to a second encounter with Stefan .

: During a party at the falls, Vicki Donovan is attacked by a "vampire" (later revealed to be Damon ) and found bleeding from her neck.

Vampire Diaries Episode 1 |work| Jun 2026

Today, we are throwing it back to where it all began. The year was 2009. Twilight was dominating the box office, and The CW decided to air a little show based on L.J. Smith’s books. It was dark, it was brooding, and it introduced us to two of the most iconic brothers in TV history.

: While writing in her diary at her parents' grave, Elena is startled by a mysterious fog and a persistent crow, leading to a second encounter with Stefan . vampire diaries episode 1

: During a party at the falls, Vicki Donovan is attacked by a "vampire" (later revealed to be Damon ) and found bleeding from her neck. Today, we are throwing it back to where it all began