The Best Episodes of The Originals Season 1

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

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

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

Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

Writer: Michael Narducci, Charlie Charbonneau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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