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The Vampire Diaries

After centuries of quarreling, Stefan and Damon Salvatore return to their original town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. Stefan, the selfless, brave, guilt-ridden brother, meets a high school girl named Elena Gilbert whom he instantly falls in love with; while Damon, the gorgeous, dangerous and selfish vampire, is after his brother's girl to pay him back for making him turn into a vampire in 1864.

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Cast & Crew See All

Nina Dobrev
Elena Gilbert
Paul Wesley
Stefan Salvatore
Ian Somerhalder
Damon Salvatore

Season 8 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Hello, Brother

Fri, Oct 21, 201642 mins

Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles holding onto hope that they will be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline and Alaric fearing that someone - or something - may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.

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Awards

  • 2010 - Saturn Award - Best Network Television Series - nominated
  • 2010 - People's Choice Award - Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show - nominated
  • 2010 - People's Choice Award - Favorite New TV Drama - winner
  • 2010 - Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Villain - winner

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