The Best Episodes of The Originals Season 1
Every episode of The Originals Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Originals Season 1!
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: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Originals" season 1 is "Always and Forever", rated 8.2/10 from 2628 user votes. It was directed by Chris Grismer and written by Julie Plec, Michael Narducci. "Always and Forever" aired on 10/3/2013 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "House of the Rising Son".
8.2/10 2,628 votes#1 - 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
8.5/10 2,155 votes#2 - 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
8.6/10 1,992 votes#3 - 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.6/10 1,906 votes#4 - 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: Michael Narducci, Michelle Paradise
8.7/10 1,876 votes#5 - 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
8.7/10 1,843 votes#6 - 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
8.6/10 1,767 votes#7 - 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 Narducci, Michael Russo
8.8/10 1,965 votes#8 - 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: Julie Plec, Declan de Barra
8.4/10 1,633 votes#9 - 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.6/10 1,618 votes#10 - 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
8.9/10 1,687 votes#11 - 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
8.5/10 1,534 votes#12 - 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 Narducci, Michael Russo
8.7/10 1,587 votes#13 - 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
8.8/10 1,613 votes#14 - 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.8/10 1,599 votes#15 - 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
9.0/10 1,896 votes#16 - 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
8.2/10 1,403 votes#17 - 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
8.2/10 1,374 votes#18 - 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: Marguerite MacIntyre, Michael Russo
8.4/10 1,369 votes#19 - 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: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
8.6/10 1,423 votes#20 - 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: Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie
9.2/10 2,042 votes#21 - 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
9.5/10 3,163 votes#22 - 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