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The Vampire Diaries

2009–20178 seasons171 episodes

The Vampire Diaries is a American series that premiered on The CW in 2009 and ran until 2017. 8 seasons and 171 episodes. Created by Julie Plec, Kevin…

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On air 2009–2017: 9 years

Key facts

Network
The CW
Format
Series
Premiere
September 10, 2009
Finale
March 10, 2017
Years on air
9
Seasons
8
Episodes
171
Language
English
Production
Alloy Entertainment
Distributor
Warner Bros. Television Studios, Hulu
Based on
The Vampire Diaries
Set in
Virginia

Credits

Executive producersKevin Williamson
WritersL. J. Smith
MusicMichael Suby

Cast 10 of 13 on record

Cast memberRole
Ian SomerhalderDamon Salvatore
Candice KingCaroline Forbes
Paul WesleyStefan Salvatore
Kat GrahamBonnie Bennett
Joseph MorganNiklaus Mikaelson
Steven R. McQueenJeremy Gilbert
Matthew DavisAlaric Saltzman
Sara CanningJenna Sommers
Kayla Ewell—
Michael Trevino—