The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode - 1

Four months after their parents died in a car crash at Wickery Bridge, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert and her brother Jeremy return to high school. Elena struggles to hide her grief, while Jeremy turns to drugs to cope.

A strange fog and a persistent crow follow Elena to the cemetery. Stefan realizes another vampire is in town after an "animal attack" on Vicki Donovan.

The episode concludes with the dramatic entrance of Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore , who promises Stefan an "eternity of misery". Iconic Quotes The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode 1

Elena is immediately drawn to the mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore , unaware that he is a century-old vampire.

"For over a century I have lived in secret, hiding in the shadows, alone in the world, until now. I am a vampire. And this is my story." Damon’s Entrance: "Hello, brother." Four months after their parents died in a

"Thank God! Couldn't take another day of the 90's. That horrible grunge look did not suit you."

"Dear Diary, today will be different. It has to be. I will smile, and it will be believable." Stefan realizes another vampire is in town after

The series premiere of The Vampire Diaries , titled aired on September 10, 2009 , and remains the series' most-watched episode with nearly 5 million viewers. Set in the mysterious town of Mystic Falls , the episode establishes the tragic backstories and supernatural tensions that define the show's eight-season run. Episode Summary