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A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires:...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
Network:The CW
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Season 1

  • Always and Forever
    8.2/102,667 votes
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    Always and Forever

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2013

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Julie Plec, Michael Narducci

  • House of the Rising Son
    8.5/102,185 votes
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    House of the Rising Son

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2013

    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.

    Director: Brad Turner

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-John

  • Tangled Up in Blue
    8.6/102,019 votes
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    Tangled Up in Blue

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2013

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • Girl in New Orleans
    8.6/101,930 votes
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    Girl in New Orleans

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2013

    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.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Michelle Paradise, Michael Narducci

  • Sinners and Saints
    8.7/101,897 votes
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    Sinners and Saints

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2013

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre, Julie Plec

  • Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
    8.7/101,866 votes
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    Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2013

    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.

    Director: Michael A. Allowitz

    Writer: Diane Ademu-John, Charlie Charbonneau

  • Bloodletting
    8.6/101,790 votes
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    Bloodletting

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2013

    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.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Michael Russo, Michael Narducci

  • The River in Reverse
    8.8/101,993 votes
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    The River in Reverse

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2013

    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.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Julie Plec

  • Reigning Pain in New Orleans
    8.4/101,655 votes
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    Reigning Pain in New Orleans

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2013

    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.

    Director: Joshua Butler

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • The Casket Girls
    8.6/101,637 votes
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    The Casket Girls

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/14/2014

    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.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Michelle Paradise, Charlie Charbonneau

  • Après Moi, Le Déluge
    8.8/101,706 votes
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    Après Moi, Le Déluge

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2014

    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.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Marguerite MacIntyre, Diane Ademu-John

  • Dance Back from the Grave
    8.5/101,550 votes
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    Dance Back from the Grave

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2014

    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.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Michael Russo, Michael Narducci

  • Crescent City
    8.7/101,604 votes
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    Crescent City

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2014

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Julie Plec, Michael Narducci

  • Long Way Back from Hell
    8.8/101,630 votes
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    Long Way Back from Hell

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2014

    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.

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • Le Grand Guignol
    8.8/101,618 votes
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    Le Grand Guignol

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2014

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Declan de Barra, Diane Ademu-John

  • Farewell to Storyville
    9.0/101,919 votes
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    Farewell to Storyville

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2014

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

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Michael Narducci

  • Moon Over Bourbon Street
    8.2/101,420 votes
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    Moon Over Bourbon Street

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2014

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

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: Michelle Paradise, Christopher Hollier

  • The Big Uneasy
    8.2/101,393 votes
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    The Big Uneasy

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2014

    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.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Michael Russo, Marguerite MacIntyre

  • An Unblinking Death
    8.4/101,389 votes
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    An Unblinking Death

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/22/2014

    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.

    Director: Kellie Cyrus

    Writer: Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

  • A Closer Walk with Thee
    8.6/101,444 votes
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    A Closer Walk with Thee

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2014

    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.

    Director: Sylvain White

    Writer: Carina Adly MacKenzie, Julie Plec

  • The Battle of New Orleans
    9.2/102,069 votes
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    The Battle of New Orleans

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/2014

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

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Michael Narducci, Charlie Charbonneau

  • From a Cradle to a Grave
    9.5/103,203 votes
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    From a Cradle to a Grave

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2014

    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.

    Director: Matthew Hastings

    Writer: Diane Ademu-John