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The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.
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The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.
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Episode 1
Hayley struggles with her powers. Marcel sides with Klaus and gets revenge over the wolves. Esther is busy plotting her own plans. Everyone wants control over the city.
Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Julie Plec, Marguerite MacIntyreGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Claire Holt, Peta Sergeant, Yohance Myles, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché
Episode 2
Klaus wants Hayley to re-establish herself in her pack. Mikael is impatient under Davina. Cassie arouses suspicions.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Michelle Paradise, Michael NarducciGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché, Nathaniel Buzolic, Natalie Dreyfuss, McCarrie McCausland, Chase Coleman
Episode 3
After Klaus and Elijah receive a cryptic invitation to dinner from their mother, they get ready to expect the worst.
Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Christopher HollierGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Sonja Sohn, Alice Evans, Natalie Dreyfuss, Roman Spink, Chase Coleman, Aiden Flowers
Episode 4
Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue some young wolves.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Ashley Lyle, Bart NickersonGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché, Orlando Ricci, Sonja Sohn, Colin Woodell
Episode 5
In order to show Elijah that her plan is what's best for him, Esther forces him to relive a time long ago when he loved a young woman named Tatia.
Directed by Michael RobisonWritten by Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-JohnGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché, Nina Dobrev, Sonja Sohn, Alice Evans
Episode 6
Cami teams up with Marcel and Gia after she becomes suspicious of her faculty advisor Vincent. Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, Klaus comes face-to-face with a visitor from his past.
Directed by Matthew HastingsWritten by Michael Russo, Michael NarducciGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Hayley McCarthy, Nishi Munshi, Nathan Parsons, Sonja Sohn, Colin Woodell, Chase Coleman, Lloyd Owen
Episode 7
Going after everything Esther loves. Klaus and Hayley seek an antidote for Elijah in the bayou assisted by Marcel and Josh. Kaleb takes Davina to an old hangout.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzie, Christopher HollierGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Sonja Sohn, Colin Woodell, Chase Coleman, Aiden Flowers
Episode 8
Rebekah is on the run with baby Hope.
Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Michelle Paradise, Charlie CharbonneauGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Claire Holt, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Mary Kraft, Jimmy Gonzales
Episode 9
Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.
Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Julie Plec, Marguerite MacIntyreGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Claire Holt, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché, Nathaniel Buzolic, Sonja Sohn, Maisie Richardson-Sellers
Episode 10
Finn puts a spell on the compound, trapping wolves and vampires. Klaus takes Cami to the safe house, then confronts Kol about Rebekah's whereabouts.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Ashley Lyle, Bart NickersonGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Sebastian Roché, Nathan Parsons, Sonja Sohn, Colin Woodell
Episode 11
Finn captures his brother's spirits, while the vampires remain trapped and their hunger grows.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Kyle Arrington, Diane Ademu-JohnGuest stars Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Yohance Myles, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Debra Mooney, Colin Woodell
Episode 12
Rebekah becomes interested in a girl. Hayley struggles with coming clean and is surprised by something Jackson admits. Klaus learns something and heads to confront Hayley. Vincent sets his eyes on Marcel for answers to what Klaus is hiding.
Directed by Matthew HastingsWritten by Declan de Barra, Michael NarducciGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Debra Mooney, Colin Woodell, Natalie Dreyfuss
Episode 13
Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson become pawns in Vincent's dangerous plan.
Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Christopher Hollier, Julie PlecGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Debra Mooney, Maisie Richardson-Sellers
Episode 14
Following a tense run in, Elijah believes that Klaus is up to something. Kaleb needs Rebekah's help.
Directed by Matthew HastingsWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzie, Michael NarducciGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Nishi Munshi, Daniel Sharman, Nathan Parsons, Debra Mooney, Colin Woodell
Episode 15
A discovery is made about the body Rebekah is living in. Klaus clashes with Hayley and Jackson.
Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Michelle ParadiseGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Sebastian Roché, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Meg Foster
Episode 16
Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.Source: CW
Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Michael RussoGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black, Kristin Erickson, Elle Graham
Episode 17
Klaus must put aside his mistrust for Freya in order to save Rebekah's life.
Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-JohnGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Sonja Sohn, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Callie McClincy, Meg Foster, Marisela Zumbado
Episode 18
While searching for a way to vanquish Dahlia, Klaus is faced with another threat.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Ashley Lyle, Bart NickersonGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Steven Krueger, Sebastian Roché, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black, Meg Foster
Episode 19
Hayley and Klaus need to hit a deadline to turn over Hope, which causes Klaus to proceed with a dangerous plan.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Marguerite MacIntyreGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Steven Krueger, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black, Meg Foster, Javier Carrasquillo
Episode 20
Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.
Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzie, Charlie CharbonneauGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Steven Krueger, Hayley McCarthy, Nathan Parsons, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black
Episode 21
With the knowledge that he has been betrayed by his siblings, Klaus and an unlikely friend plan to get even with them.
Directed by David StraitonWritten by Michael NarducciGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Nishi Munshi, Nathan Parsons, Debra Mooney, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black, Javier Carrasquillo
Episode 22
With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.Source: CW
Directed by Matthew HastingsWritten by Christopher Hollier, Diane Ademu-JohnGuest stars Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Claire Holt, Hayley McCarthy, Alice Evans, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Claudia Black, Kristin Erickson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Joseph MorganKlaus Mikaelson
Daniel GilliesElijah Mikaelson
Phoebe TonkinHayley Marshall
Charles Michael DavisMarcel Gerard
Riley VoelkelFreya Mikaelson
Leah PipesCamille O'Connell
Yusuf GatewoodVincent Griffith
Danielle Rose RussellHope Mikaelson
The CWUnited States
Alloy EntertainmentUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
