| The Vampire Diaries | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Season 5 DVD Cover | |
| 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.[1] The fifth season premiered on October 3, 2013, followed by the series premiere of the spin-off series The Originals.[2]
- ^ "The CW Renews ARROW, SUPERNATURAL, And THE VAMPIRE DIARIES". Seat42f. February 11, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 29, 2013). "The CW Moves Up 'The Originals' Premiere to Follow 'The Vampire Diaries' + 'Supernatural' Gets Earlier Start". TV By The Numbers. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2013.