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The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Vampire Diaries is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
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Episode 1
As the fifth season opens, Elena, after a passionate summer with Damon, heads to college nearby with Caroline as her roommate. Plus, a terrifying appearance by Silas.
Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Caroline DriesGuest stars Claire Holt, Kendrick Sampson, Marguerite MacIntyre, Jason MacDonald, Rick Worthy, Olga Fonda, Hayley Kiyoko, Sabrina Mayfield
Episode 2
A fellow Whitmore student named Jesse gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield. Damon asks for help finding Stefan.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Brian YoungGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Kendrick Sampson, Marguerite MacIntyre, Olga Fonda, Hans Obma, Ammie Masterson, Hunter Smit
Episode 3
Elena and Katherine both dream that Stefan is in danger and convince Damon to help them find him. But their plans are thwarted by a mysterious woman who seems to know everything about Stefan's past and Damon's disturbing future.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Rebecca Sonnenshine, Melinda Hsu TaylorGuest stars Olga Fonda, Janina Gavankar, Briana Venskus
Episode 4
Damon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, which ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey. Caroline makes an effort to know Jesse better.
Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Brett Matthews, Elisabeth R. FinchGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Kendrick Sampson, Greg Maness, Amanda Powell
Episode 5
Elena meets a sad and secretive student on campus. Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. While there, Elena receives a disturbing message from Dr. Maxfield. Nadia reveals her surprising history to Katherine;. Silas demands that Damon commit an unthinkable act.
Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Sonny PostiglioneGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Kendrick Sampson, Shaun Sipos, Olga Fonda, Janina Gavankar
Episode 6
Silas announces his new goal to Damon and Elena. Tessa tells Stefan about her next move. Katherine discovers an unexpected consequence of being human and realises she needs a new place to stay. Bonnie is touched by Jeremy's determination to stand by her. Damon is stunned when he learns the secret to Tessa's plan.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Caroline Dries, Holly BrixGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Shaun Sipos, Sabrina Mayfield, Janina Gavankar, Jacinte Blankenship, Dean J. West, Kyle Clements
Episode 7
Dr. Wes gives Katherine some disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope after talking with Amara. Silas fails to keep a promise which causes Damon to turn to Tessa for help with his new plan. Stefan makes a heartbreaking confession to Damon and Elena.
Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Rebecca SonnenshineGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Olga Fonda, Janina Gavankar, Elizabeth Faith Ludlow, Autumn Dial
Episode 8
Elena and Caroline plan a big party at school, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help. Meanwhile, Damon makes a terrifying discovery about a secret society.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Brian Young, Neil ReynoldsGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Kendrick Sampson, Shaun Sipos, Olga Fonda, Rebecca Koon
Episode 9
Caroline offers Stefan an unusual form of therapy. Meanwhile, Damon tells Elena about a terrible ordeal in his past that he has kept secret for decades, and she shares with him some disturbing information she recently learned about her family.
Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Melinda Hsu TaylorGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Rick Cosnett, Shaun Sipos, Jason MacDonald, Trevor St. John, Judd Lormand
Episode 10
Damon is forced to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever when Dr. Wes unleashes a secret weapon to stop him from rescuing Elena. Elena learns about the dark history of Whitmore College. Katherine turns to Matt for help.
Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Caroline DriesGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Rick Cosnett, Shaun Sipos, Jason MacDonald, Olga Fonda, Kayla Madison
Episode 11
Katherine recalls the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to a daughter who was immediately taken from her. Meanwhile, Nadia creates a frightening plan to protect her mother; and Caroline indulges in some scandalous behavior.
Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Caroline Dries, Julie PlecGuest stars Sara Canning, Joseph Morgan, Matthew Davis, Claire Holt, Daniel Gillies, Marguerite MacIntyre, Bianca Lawson, David Anders
Episode 12
Damon tries to get back together with Elena, however, Katherine has a plan and attempts to take Elena's body permanently. Tyler is upset with Caroline and Matt is used by Katherine. Enzo finds Damon and they decide to become a team again.
Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Brett Matthews, Sonny PostiglioneGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Shaun Sipos, Olga Fonda, Taylor Treadwell
Episode 13
Caroline convinces Elena and Bonnie to attend Whitmore College's Bitter Ball for broken-hearted students. Bonnie meets a fellow student who appears to be dabbling in witchcraft. Tyler worries about Matt's relationship with Nadia. Damon and Enzo resort to violence to convince Bonnie and Jeremy to help them get revenge, but their plan takes a horrifying turn.
Directed by Darren GenetWritten by Rebecca Sonnenshine, Holly BrixGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Rick Cosnett, Penelope Mitchell, Shaun Sipos, Olga Fonda, Sabrina Mayfield, Caitlin McHugh, Chris Marrone
Episode 14
Damon's behavior escalates from destructive to deadly. Stefan begins to regret their last conversation and tries to track Damon down and intervene. Dr. Wes enlists the Travelers to set a trap that will test Damon's friendship with Enzo; and a talk between Caroline and Stefan leads to a horrifying realization.
Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Brian YoungGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Rick Cosnett, Olga Fonda, Cedric Hatcher
Episode 15
Nadia recalls her centuries-long search for her mother. Stefan, Caroline and Matt come up with a desperate plan to save Elena's life. Damon baits Tyler into an ugly confrontation and seeks revenge against Dr. Wes. Bonnie learns a terrifying secret that threatens the lives of all her friends.
Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Melinda Hsu TaylorGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Penelope Mitchell, Olga Fonda, Ashlyn Jade Lopez
Episode 16
Damon tries to find the right way to make a disturbing confession to Elena. Caroline discovers a scary secret in Dr. Wes' files. Enzo claims to have a solution everyone is searching for. Sloan reveals new information on the importance of doppelgangers.
Directed by Pascal VerschoorisGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Chris Brochu, Penelope Mitchell, Shaun Sipos, Caitlin McHugh
Episode 17
Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.
Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Brett Matthews, Neil ReynoldsGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Penelope Mitchell, Caitlin McHugh, Brian Lafontaine, Lana Young, Gena Shaw
Episode 18
Stefan and Elena experience unsettling dreams of the life they might have had together. Bonnie has a disturbing encounter with Grams. Enzo searches for a woman he loved decades ago. Bonnie learns that Jeremy is working with Liv. Matt has a terrifying encounter with inhabitants of the Other Side.
Directed by Paul WesleyWritten by Brian Young, Caroline DriesGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Nathaniel Buzolic, Jasmine Guy, Marguerite MacIntyre, Kayla Ewell, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Penelope Mitchell
Episode 19
Enzo holds Elena, Stefan and Bonnie hostage to uncover the truth about the love of his life. Markos performs a ritual to undo witch's magic.
Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Matthew D'AmbrosioGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Marguerite MacIntyre, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Penelope Mitchell, Caitlin McHugh, Heather Hemmens, Natalie Karp
Episode 20
Damon and Caroline suspect Stefan and Elena of keeping a secret while they hide from the travelers, unaware of the dead man out for revenge. Meanwhile Matt, Jeremy and Bonnie help Tyler get rid of Julian.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Elisabeth R. Finch, Holly BrixGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Jasmine Guy, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Tamara Austin, Shelby McDaniel, Chauncey Jenkins
Episode 21
Stefan and Elena become stranded in a remote location, after escaping from Markos, and he gets philosophical about her relationship with Damon. Damon sets a trap for Markos. Bonnie admits that she's been keeping the truth about the Other Side from everyone. Caroline witnesses an unthinkable act of violence by one of the Travelers.
Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Rebecca SonnenshineGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Penelope Mitchell, Lana Young, Tamara Austin, Paul Hammond, Randall Newsome
Episode 22
Damon's plan causes a huge explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair.
Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Brian Young, Caroline DriesGuest stars Michael Malarkey, Matthew Davis, Jasmine Guy, Arielle Kebbel, Marguerite MacIntyre, Chris Brochu, Raffi Barsoumian, Penelope Mitchell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Nina DobrevElena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
Paul WesleyStefan Salvatore
Ian SomerhalderDamon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueenJeremy Gilbert
Sara CanningJenna Sommers
Kat GrahamBonnie Bennett
Candice KingCaroline Forbes
Zach RoerigMatt Donovan
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