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The Vampire Diaries
S4.E1
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Growing Pains

  • Episode aired Oct 11, 2012
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
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Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
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In the fourth season premiere, Elena awakens after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true. Damon is furious with Stefan, and takes out his rage on Matt.In the fourth season premiere, Elena awakens after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true. Damon is furious with Stefan, and takes out his rage on Matt.In the fourth season premiere, Elena awakens after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true. Damon is furious with Stefan, and takes out his rage on Matt.

  • Director
    • Chris Grismer
  • Writers
    • Kevin Williamson
    • Julie Plec
    • L.J. Smith
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    3.2K
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    • Director
      • Chris Grismer
    • Writers
      • Kevin Williamson
      • Julie Plec
      • L.J. Smith
    • Stars
      • Nina Dobrev
      • Paul Wesley
      • Ian Somerhalder
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Elena Gilbert
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Stefan Salvatore
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Damon Salvatore
    Steven R. McQueen
    Steven R. McQueen
    • Jeremy Gilbert
    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Bonnie Bennett
    Zach Roerig
    Zach Roerig
    • Matt Donovan
    Candice King
    Candice King
    • Caroline Forbes
    • (as Candice Accola)
    Michael Trevino
    Michael Trevino
    • Tyler Lockwood
    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelson
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelson
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    • Sheriff Liz Forbes
    Michael Reilly Burke
    Michael Reilly Burke
    • Pastor Young
    Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto
    • Dr. Meredith Fell
    Lex Shontz
    • Deputy Adams
    Jasmine Guy
    Jasmine Guy
    • Sheila 'Grams' Bennett
    Susan Walters
    Susan Walters
    • Carol Lockwood
    Neko Parham
    • Council Member
    Jason MacDonald
    Jason MacDonald
    • Grayson Gilbert
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Chris Grismer
    • Writers
      • Kevin Williamson
      • Julie Plec
      • L.J. Smith
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    I ll take any episode of season 4 over season 3 any freaking day

    I love season 4 way better than last season, I know some people don't like Elena turning vampire but I liked it showed all the different stages of the change and Nina played it to perfection, I love it, I love the hunt for the cure, I love no humanity Elena, I love the island episodes, but this episode was a strong get back to basic classic good old vampire diaries oh and there is a new hunter in town, the stuff with the pastor was crazy and that ending man

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    • Trivia
      This is the first season premiere and episode overall (excluding Pilot) to not have a "Previously On..." voice over. Instead, the first 15 episodes of this season have a special recap segment.
    • Goofs
      When Pastor Young pulls the lighter from his pocket and strikes the flint wheel, the explosion emanates from the stove. It would start at the source of ignition, which is the lighter in his hand.
    • Quotes

      Stefan Salvatore: You were in an accident.

      Elena Gilbert: Oh, my God... Matt! Is he...?

      Damon Salvatore: Alive? Ask Stefan, the hero.

      Stefan Salvatore: He's fine.

      Elena Gilbert: Oh! Thank you. I thought that I... How did you...?

      Damon Salvatore: Save you? He didn't.

      Stefan Salvatore: When Jeremy brought you to the hospital before all of this happened... Your injuries were worse than anyone knew. Meredith Fell made the choice, she used Damon's blood to heal you.

      Damon Salvatore: And when Rebekah ran Matt's truck off the road, you had vampire blood in your system, Elena.

      Elena Gilbert: Oh, my God! Does that mean that I...?

      [sobs]

      Elena Gilbert: Am I dead? No, no, no, no, no... No, that wasn't supposed to happen!

      Stefan Salvatore: Maybe it doesn't have to. I talked to Bonnie. She said she's stronger than ever. There might be something she can do to help you.

      Damon Salvatore: No, the only thing that is going to help is for you to feed and complete the transition.

      Stefan Salvatore: We have all day before she has to feed. That's a day to exhaust every possible way out of this.

      Damon Salvatore: There is no way out of it. We all know the drill. You feed or you die. There is no Door Number Three.

      Elena Gilbert: I was ready to die! I was supposed to die...! I don't... I don't wanna be... I can't be a vampire!

      [sobs]

      Elena Gilbert: If there's something Bonnie can do, we have to try!

      Stefan Salvatore: We will. We'll try everything.

      Damon Salvatore: Your choice, Elena. As always.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Vampire Diaries: We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from The Vampire Diaries
      Composed by Michael Suby

      Performed by Michael Suby

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Alloy Entertainment
      • CBS Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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