Fair rating?The Vampire Diaries· Season 1 · Episode 4
Family Ties
Stefan escorts Elena to the town's annual Founder's Party where Damon tells her a surprising story about his family's past. It prompts Elena to ask Stefan questions he refuses to answer and forces him to take action against his brother.
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#18In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#70All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2009First airedOctober 1, 2009
Guest stars
Marguerite MacIntyreas Sheriff Liz Forbes
Susan Waltersas Carol Lockwood
Robert Pralgoas Mayor Richard Lockwood
Chris William Martinas Zach Salvatore
Chris Johnsonas Logan Fell
Leland L. Jonesas Pastor BillCrew
Guy FerlandDirector
Andrew KreisbergWriter
Brian YoungWriter