The pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries (Season 1, Episode 1), which first aired on September 10, 2009, serves as the introduction to the supernatural drama centered in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. Plot Overview
Grade: A+
Best Line: "I don't mind being the bad guy. I'm very good at it." — Damon Salvatore vampire diaries season 1 episodes 1
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Soundtrack: The pilot heavily uses mid-2000s alt-rock and pop to establish its teen-drama tone, featuring artists like Katy Perry and OneRepublic. The pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries (Season
Core Conflict: Elena and her brother Jeremy are grieving their parents' death while a mysterious new student, Stefan, arrives at school. which first aired on September 10