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The Vampire Diaries: Friday Night Bites

As Elena tries to ignore Bonnie's warnings about Stefan, Tyler tries to embarrass Stefan by throwing a ball at him. However, his effortless catch and football skills impress everyone, leading Mr. Tanner to let him join the football team. Meanwhile, Elena invites Stefan and Bonnie to dinner in order to try to get the two to know each other, but the night ends up backfiring. Finally, the town is shocked by an act of violence.


Episode Info


Episode number: 1x3
Production Number: 2J5002
Airdate: Thursday September 24th, 2009


Alternate Airdates:

UK (ITV2) Feb 09, 2010
NL (Net 5) Feb 14, 2010
FI (MTV3) Aug 26, 2010

  • Currently 8.4/10
8.4/10 (31 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Ben AyresBen Ayres
As Mr. Tanner
Recurring
Main Cast
Nina DobrevNina Dobrev
As Elena Gilbert
Paul WesleyPaul Wesley
As Stefan Salvatore
Ian SomerhalderIan Somerhalder
As Damon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueenSteven R. McQueen
As Jeremy Gilbert
Katerina GrahamKaterina Graham
As Bonnie Bennett
Zach RoerigZach Roerig
As Matt Donovan
Candice AccolaCandice Accola
As Caroline Forbes
Michael TrevinoMichael Trevino
As Tyler Lockwood
Kayla EwellKayla Ewell
As Vicki Donovan

Recap

This episode begins with Caroline waking up next to Damon. She touches her throat and tries to get up without waking him. She makes it to the bathroom but he wakes. She tries to throw things at him and none of them make a scratch. She screams at him to get away and he tells her this could have happened differently...

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Episode Notes
Sara Canning (Jenna Sommers) does not appear in this episode.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
3OH!3Starstrukk 
The Airborne Toxic EventPapillion 
Black KeysStrange Time 
The BraverySlow Poison 
Darker My LoveBlue Day 
MobyTemptation 
Oh MercyCan't Fight It 
Sea WolfYou're a Wolf 


Episode Quotes
Damon: I don't see it going anywhere in the bigger picture. I think she'd drive me crazy.
Elena: Caroline does have some really annoying traits, but we've been friends since the first grade and that means something to me.

Elena: How did you know all that?
Stefan: Years and years of crossword puzzles. It's a loner thing.

Stefan: (to Damon) Katherine is dead. And you hate me because you loved her.... and that, my brother, is your humanity.

Stefan: Salem witches are a great example of individualism and non conformity.

Damon: (about Stefan's journal) Very Emerson, the way you reveal your soul. So many... adjectives

Elena: There's more to me than just gloomy grave yard girl.

Stefan: It's time for you to go.
Damon: That's not a problem. Because I've been invited in. And I'll come back tomorrow... and the following night.

Stefan: They are people, Damon. She's not a puppet, she doesn't exist for your amusement, for you to feed on whenever you want to.
Damon: Sure she does. They all do. They're whatever I want them to be.



Episode Goofs
In this episode, Bonnie's Prius is white, yet in the Pilot it was blue.



Cultural References
Episode Title: Friday Night Bites

The episode title is a take on the novel, film and television series title Friday Night Lights. Series star Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig) had a recurring role on the Friday Night Lights television series.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorJulie Plec  |  Kevin Williamson
Executive ProducerBob Levy (1)  |  Julie Plec  |  Kevin Williamson  |  Leslie Morgenstein
Production DesignerGarreth Stover
EditorJoshua Butler
CastingGreg Orson  |  Lesli Gelles
Re-Recording MixerAndre Perreault
LeadmanDan Post
Art DirectorTimothy David O'Brien
Based On The Works OfL. J. Smith
Makeup Department Head Beverly Jo Pryor
ADR MixerJeremy Balko
Hair Department HeadDaniel Curet
Key Second Assistant DirectorTrish 'the Dish' Stanard
TransportBubba Thrift
 
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