The Vampire Diaries season 5
| The Vampire Diaries | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
Season 5 DVD Cover | |
| Showrunner | Julie Plec |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | The CW |
| Original release | October 3, 2013 – May 15, 2014 |
| Season chronology | |
The Vampire Diaries, an American supernatural drama, was renewed for a fifth season by the CW on February 11, 2013. The fifth season premiered on October 3, 2013, followed by the series premiere of the spin-off series The Originals.