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9.5/10 (3239 votes)
#1

From a Cradle to a Grave

S1:E22

Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

9.2/10 (2087 votes)
#2

The Battle of New Orleans

S1:E21

Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

9.0/10 (1941 votes)
#3

Farewell to Storyville

S1:E16

Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

8.8/10 (2013 votes)
#4

The River in Reverse

S1:E8

In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.

8.8/10 (1725 votes)
#5

Après Moi, Le Déluge

S1:E11

Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

8.8/10 (1649 votes)
#6

Long Way Back from Hell

S1:E14

In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.

8.8/10 (1635 votes)
#7

Le Grand Guignol

S1:E15

Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

8.7/10 (1919 votes)
#8

Sinners and Saints

S1:E5

Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.

8.7/10 (1887 votes)
#9

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

S1:E6

Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

8.7/10 (1620 votes)
#10

Crescent City

S1:E13

Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.

8.6/10 (2043 votes)
#11

Tangled Up in Blue

S1:E3

Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

8.6/10 (1656 votes)
#12

The Casket Girls

S1:E10

Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.

8.6/10 (1459 votes)
#13

A Closer Walk with Thee

S1:E20

A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

8.5/10 (2208 votes)
#14

House of the Rising Son

S1:E2

Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

8.5/10 (1952 votes)
#15

Girl in New Orleans

S1:E4

Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

8.5/10 (1808 votes)
#16

Bloodletting

S1:E7

Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

8.5/10 (1568 votes)
#17

Dance Back from the Grave

S1:E12

Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

8.4/10 (1672 votes)
#18

Reigning Pain in New Orleans

S1:E9

Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed by Marcel. She finally finds an ally, Cami.

8.4/10 (1405 votes)
#19

An Unblinking Death

S1:E19

Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the bayou were he is witness to a explosion that see's hatred between the communities intensify. Hayley learns about her family from Marcel.

8.2/10 (2663 votes)
#20

Always and Forever

S1:E1

Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a psychology student, doesn't believe in supernatural beings. However, she finds herself drawn to Klaus. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah wait to see what Klaus will do next.

8.2/10 (1434 votes)
#21

Moon Over Bourbon Street

S1:E17

Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.

8.2/10 (1407 votes)
#22

The Big Uneasy

S1:E18

Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

8.2/10 (2663 votes)
#1

Always and Forever

S1:E1

Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a psychology student, doesn't believe in supernatural beings. However, she finds herself drawn to Klaus. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah wait to see what Klaus will do next.

8.2/10 (1434 votes)
#2

Moon Over Bourbon Street

S1:E17

Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.

8.2/10 (1407 votes)
#3

The Big Uneasy

S1:E18

Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

8.4/10 (1672 votes)
#4

Reigning Pain in New Orleans

S1:E9

Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed by Marcel. She finally finds an ally, Cami.

8.4/10 (1405 votes)
#5

An Unblinking Death

S1:E19

Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the bayou were he is witness to a explosion that see's hatred between the communities intensify. Hayley learns about her family from Marcel.

8.5/10 (2208 votes)
#6

House of the Rising Son

S1:E2

Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

8.5/10 (1952 votes)
#7

Girl in New Orleans

S1:E4

Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

8.5/10 (1808 votes)
#8

Bloodletting

S1:E7

Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

8.5/10 (1568 votes)
#9

Dance Back from the Grave

S1:E12

Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

8.6/10 (2043 votes)
#10

Tangled Up in Blue

S1:E3

Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

8.6/10 (1656 votes)
#11

The Casket Girls

S1:E10

Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.

8.6/10 (1459 votes)
#12

A Closer Walk with Thee

S1:E20

A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

8.7/10 (1919 votes)
#13

Sinners and Saints

S1:E5

Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.

8.7/10 (1887 votes)
#14

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

S1:E6

Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

8.7/10 (1620 votes)
#15

Crescent City

S1:E13

Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.

8.8/10 (2013 votes)
#16

The River in Reverse

S1:E8

In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.

8.8/10 (1725 votes)
#17

Après Moi, Le Déluge

S1:E11

Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

8.8/10 (1649 votes)
#18

Long Way Back from Hell

S1:E14

In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.

8.8/10 (1635 votes)
#19

Le Grand Guignol

S1:E15

Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

9.0/10 (1941 votes)
#20

Farewell to Storyville

S1:E16

Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

9.2/10 (2087 votes)
#21

The Battle of New Orleans

S1:E21

Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

9.5/10 (3239 votes)
#22

From a Cradle to a Grave

S1:E22

Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

8.2/10 (2663 votes)

Always and Forever

S1:E1

Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a psychology student, doesn't believe in supernatural beings. However, she finds herself drawn to Klaus. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah wait to see what Klaus will do next.

8.5/10 (2208 votes)

House of the Rising Son

S1:E2

Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

8.6/10 (2043 votes)

Tangled Up in Blue

S1:E3

Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

8.5/10 (1952 votes)

Girl in New Orleans

S1:E4

Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

8.7/10 (1919 votes)

Sinners and Saints

S1:E5

Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.

8.7/10 (1887 votes)

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

S1:E6

Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

8.5/10 (1808 votes)

Bloodletting

S1:E7

Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

8.8/10 (2013 votes)

The River in Reverse

S1:E8

In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.

8.4/10 (1672 votes)

Reigning Pain in New Orleans

S1:E9

Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed by Marcel. She finally finds an ally, Cami.

8.6/10 (1656 votes)

The Casket Girls

S1:E10

Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.

8.8/10 (1725 votes)

Après Moi, Le Déluge

S1:E11

Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

8.5/10 (1568 votes)

Dance Back from the Grave

S1:E12

Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

8.7/10 (1620 votes)

Crescent City

S1:E13

Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.

8.8/10 (1649 votes)

Long Way Back from Hell

S1:E14

In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.

8.8/10 (1635 votes)

Le Grand Guignol

S1:E15

Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

9.0/10 (1941 votes)

Farewell to Storyville

S1:E16

Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

8.2/10 (1434 votes)

Moon Over Bourbon Street

S1:E17

Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.

8.2/10 (1407 votes)

The Big Uneasy

S1:E18

Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

8.4/10 (1405 votes)

An Unblinking Death

S1:E19

Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the bayou were he is witness to a explosion that see's hatred between the communities intensify. Hayley learns about her family from Marcel.

8.6/10 (1459 votes)

A Closer Walk with Thee

S1:E20

A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

9.2/10 (2087 votes)

The Battle of New Orleans

S1:E21

Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

9.5/10 (3239 votes)

From a Cradle to a Grave

S1:E22

Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 8.7 22
★ 9.4 The Bloody Crown
★ 8.2 Dead Angels
1 ★ 8.6 22
★ 9.5 From a Cradle to a Grave
★ 8.2 Always and Forever
2 ★ 8.6 22
★ 9.1 Fire with Fire
★ 8.1 They All Asked For You
4 ★ 8.5 13
★ 9.2 The Feast of All Sinners
★ 8.2 Bag of Cobras
5 ★ 8.5 13
★ 9.1 The Kindness of Strangers
★ 8.0 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea