While Elena attempts to navigate the hallways of Mystic Falls High School, trying to smile for her younger brother Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and her best friend Bonnie Bennett (Katerina Graham), a black 1967 Chevrolet Camaro rolls into town.
is mourning the literal death of her parents, trying to "smile and say she’s fine" while feeling like a ghost in her own life. Stefan Salvatore The Vampire Diaries Episode 1 Season 1
: Paul Wesley was cast less than two weeks before shooting began. While Elena attempts to navigate the hallways of
The series premiere of , titled " ," aired on September 10, 2009, introducing the town of Mystic Falls and the central conflict between the Salvatore brothers. Plot Overview Stefan Salvatore : Paul Wesley was cast less
: During a bonfire party, Vicki Donovan is attacked in the woods and found bleeding from a savage bite on her neck, which most believe was caused by an animal.
However, Stefan's peaceful existence is threatened by the return of his older brother, . Unlike Stefan, Damon is cynical, dangerous, and revels in his vampire nature. The episode ends with the chilling realization that Damon has followed Stefan to Mystic Falls, bringing a trail of violence—including an attack on Vicki Donovan—that Stefan can no longer ignore. Core Cast and Characters