EPISODE 01

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.

Sep 11, 2009

EPISODE 02

Elena goes to the Salvatore house to talk to Stefan, but finds Damon there instead, who reveals surprising information about Stefan's past. Vicki begins to remember the attack.

Sep 18, 2009

EPISODE 03

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

Sep 25, 2009

EPISODE 04

Stefan escorts Elena to the town's Founder's Party. At the party, Damon tells Elena a story about the Salvatore family, leaving Elena with questions Stefan refuses to answer.

Oct 2, 2009

EPISODE 05

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

Oct 9, 2009

EPISODE 06

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

Oct 16, 2009

EPISODE 07

Bonnie's abilities surprise Damon. Elena asks Jeremy not to see Vicki. Matt takes Vicki to the high school Halloween dance, but the night takes a terrifying turn.

Oct 30, 2009

EPISODE 08

Stefen gets a surprise visit from old friend Lexi. Caroline tries to get Damon's Medallion back from Bonnie.

Nov 6, 2009

EPISODE 09

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

Nov 13, 2009

EPISODE 10

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

Nov 20, 2009

EPISODE 11

Damon goes to Georgia to suprise an old flame, Bree, and enlist her help. Meanwhile, Stefan uncovers a startling clue to the past.

Jan 22, 2010

EPISODE 12

The Mystic Grill's Ben comes to Bonnie's aid. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950s theme. Alaric introduces himself to Damon.

Jan 29, 2010

EPISODE 13

Stefan and Damon recall the incidents that led to the rift in their relationship.

Feb 5, 2010

EPISODE 14

Jeremy asks Anna to a party in the woods. Stefan, Damon and Elena work with Bonnie and Grams to open the tomb, and are shocked by what they discover.

Feb 12, 2010

EPISODE 15

Recurring guest star Melinda Clarke appears as Kelly, Matt's long-lost mother. Sheriff Forbes asks Damon to be part of a fundraising bachelor auction.

Mar 26, 2010

EPISODE 16

Anna brings a surprising guest to pay a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward date with Caroline and Matt. Melinda Clarke appears as Kelly.

Apr 2, 2010

EPISODE 17

Stefan is forced to make a frightening decision. Matt is hopeful that his mom, Kelly, will stay. And, after Caroline's car breaks down in a storm, she makes a horrific discovery that shocks everyone in town.

Apr 9, 2010

EPISODE 18

Stefan displays a rare party attitude and Damon's attempt to find out why Elena's uncle, John Gilbert has returned to town takes an ugly turn.

Apr 16, 2010

EPISODE 19

Elena and Caroline compete in a beauty pageant. Spencer Locke appears as one of the contestants. John Gilbert tries to scare Damon.

Apr 23, 2010

EPISODE 20

Elena learns what happened when Damon and Stefan were turned. Pearl has an ugly confrontation with John Gilbert. Jeremy and Anna get closer.

Apr 30, 2010

EPISODE 21

Isobel returns to town and stuns Alaric with her attitude and her demands that he arrange a meeting with Elena.

May 7, 2010

EPISODE 22

Damon and Alaric try to stop John Gilbert from setting a plan in motion to bring Founder's Day to an end amid chaos, destruction and death.

May 14, 2010