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The Originals
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.
- Created by:
- Julie Plec
- Cast:
- Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- The CW
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5Always and Forever
2013-10-03 · 43mKlaus 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.2House of the Rising Son
2013-10-08 · 43mRebekah 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.8Tangled Up in Blue
2013-10-15 · 43mBetrayal 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0Girl in New Orleans
2013-10-22 · 43mDetermined 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.1Sinners and Saints
2013-10-29 · 43mKlaus 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.1Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
2013-11-05 · 43mKlaus 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.7Bloodletting
2013-11-12 · 43mHayley 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.8The River in Reverse
2013-11-26 · 43mIn 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.7Reigning Pain in New Orleans
2013-12-03 · 43mKlaus 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9The Casket Girls
2014-01-14 · 43mLocals 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.9Après Moi, Le Déluge
2014-01-21 · 43mDavina 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.1Dance Back from the Grave
2014-01-28 · 43mTension 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.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.0Crescent City
2014-02-04 · 43mMarcel 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.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.2Long Way Back from Hell
2014-02-25 · 43mIn 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.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.3Le Grand Guignol
2014-03-04 · 43mRebekah 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.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.2Farewell to Storyville
2014-03-11 · 43mSince the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.5Moon Over Bourbon Street
2014-03-18 · 43mElijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.7The Big Uneasy
2014-04-15 · 43mGenevieve 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.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.7An Unblinking Death
2014-04-22 · 43mKieran 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.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 7.8A Closer Walk with Thee
2014-04-29 · 43mA 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.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.8The Battle of New Orleans
2014-05-06 · 43mCami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.3From a Cradle to a Grave
2014-05-13 · 43mHayley 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.
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Joseph Morgan
Klaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies
Elijah Mikaelson
Charles Michael Davis
Marcel Gerard
Riley Voelkel
Freya Mikaelson
Yusuf Gatewood
Vincent Griffith
Danielle Rose Russell
Hope Mikaelson
Steven Krueger
Josh Rosza