The Vampire Diaries

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.

Elena goes to the Salvatore house to talk to Stefan but finds Damon there instead. Damon reveals surprising information about Stefan's past.

Elena invites Stefan and Bonnie to dinner, hoping the two will bond, but the evening is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Damon and Caroline.

Stefan escorts Elena to the town's Founder's Party. Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatores, leaving her with questions Stefan won't answer.

Stefan is hopeful about his plan to get rid of Damon and decides to reveal parts of his past to Elena. Bonnie seeks advice from her grandmother.

Stefan reveals to Elena the Salvatore family history and how his rivalry with Damon began. In the present, Damon takes control of Vicki's future.

Bonnie's abilities surprise Damon. Elena asks Jeremy not to see Vicki. Matt takes Vicki to a haunted house, but the night takes a terrifying turn.

Stefan gets a surprise birthday visit from old friend Lexi. Caroline tries to get Damon's medallion back from Bonnie.

Jeremy gets a break from the mysterious new history teacher, Alaric Saltzman. Damon tells Stefan the stunning reason he returned to Mystic Falls.

When Sheriff Forbes tells Damon about another attack, he offers to track down the killer, learning startling information about the town's founders.