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  • The Vampire Diaries Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The Vampire Diaries

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Reeling from the death of her parents, 17-year-old Elena becomes interested in a handsome new student named Stefan, who's hiding a dark secret.
Showrunner
Director
Writers
L.J. Smith (based upon the book by) | Kevin Williamson (teleplay by) | Julie Plec (teleplay by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Jill Scott (as Jillian Scott)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 10, 2009

Release date
Sep 10, 2009 (United States)
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18 cast members
Name Known for
Nina Dobrev
Elena Gilbert Elena Gilbert   See fewer
Paul Wesley
Stefan Salvatore Stefan Salvatore   See fewer
Ian Somerhalder
Damon Salvatore Damon Salvatore   See fewer
Steven R. McQueen
Jeremy Gilbert Jeremy Gilbert   See fewer
Sara Canning
Jenna Sommers Jenna Sommers   See fewer
Kat Graham
Bonnie Bennett (as Katerina Graham) Bonnie Bennett (as Katerina Graham)   See fewer
Candice King
Caroline Forbes (as Candice Accola) Caroline Forbes (as Candice Accola)   See fewer
Zach Roerig
Matt Donovan Matt Donovan   See fewer
Kayla Ewell
Vicki Donovan Vicki Donovan   See fewer
Michael Trevino
Tyler Lockwood Tyler Lockwood   See fewer
Chris William Martin
Zach Salvatore Zach Salvatore   See fewer
Steve Belford
Darren Darren   See fewer
Cindy Busby
Brooke Brooke   See fewer
Benjamin Ayres
William Tanner William Tanner   See fewer
Marci T. House
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
Wesley MacInnes
Peeing Guy (as Wesley R. MacInnes) Peeing Guy (as Wesley R. MacInnes)   See fewer
Curtis Lum
Peeing Guy #2 Peeing Guy #2   See fewer
Rhys Williams
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
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