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In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman, among others, come of age into heroes and villains at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.

4 Seasons
68 Episodes
Canceled
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image There's Always a Loophole
8.9/10 (1035 votes)

#1 There's Always a Loophole

S1:E16

When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon The Salvatore School, Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG uncovers a secret about his mother and Josie finds herself in a dire situation.

episode image Kai Parker Screwed Us
8.9/10 (980 votes)

#2 Kai Parker Screwed Us

S2:E12

When a series of events leads Josie, Lizzie and Alaric to the prison world, they come face to face with the twins' evil uncle Kai.

episode image I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me
8.9/10 (674 votes)

#3 I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me

S4:E5

Hope is tracked down by the one person who could help her "Rebekah Mikaelson". Rebekah is fearful of what path Hope has chosen but makes every effort to get through to her. Josie and Lizzie hold out hope in a seemingly dire situation as MG figures out what he can do to help. Meanwhile, Kaleb wants to set things right and turns to Cleo for guidance.

episode image Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found
8.9/10 (541 votes)

#4 Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found

S4:E15

Hope continues to be swirled in confusion and fighting her humanity, which results in her seeing the people who mean the most to her: Rebekah, Marcel, Kol, and Freya. Kaleb wants to introduce Cleo to his world, including those who had the most profound influence on his path. Meanwhile, Lizzie devises a plan to get in someone's good graces.

episode image Mombie Dearest
8.7/10 (1204 votes)

#5 Mombie Dearest

S1:E6

As Lizzie and Josie prepare for their long awaited sweet sixteen party, Alaric finds himself preoccupied with the latest supernatural arrival – one that hits a little too close to home. Elsewhere, Penelope’s latest plan gives MG one last shot at impressing Lizzie on her big day, while an unexpected betrayal causes tensions to boil over between Hope and Rafael.

episode image The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do
8.7/10 (962 votes)

#6 The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do

S1:E13

When a spontaneous road trip to visit MG’s parents leaves him and Landon missing, and a distressed Rafael with no memory of what happened, Hope, Alaric and Kaleb set out to find them before it’s too late.

episode image You Can't Save Them All
8.7/10 (759 votes)

#7 You Can't Save Them All

S2:E13

Hope finds herself in a race against the clock as the threat of the prophecy looms and the pressure to rescue the Saltzmans grows. Meanwhile, Alaric's attempt to keep his family safe leads him to make a difficult decision.

episode image See You on the Other Side
8.7/10 (632 votes)

#8 See You on the Other Side

S4:E4

Hope wrestles with her reality. Alaric entrusts the Super Squad to work together. Cleo confides in Landon. Meanwhile, MG divulges some important information to Lizzie and Finch sees a different side to Josie. Kaleb, Jed and Ethan also appear.

episode image We All Knew This Day Was Coming
8.6/10 (595 votes)

#9 We All Knew This Day Was Coming

S4:E3

Hope realizes she has a difficult choice to make, much to Alaric's disapproval; Kaleb and MG come up with their own plan to help Hope; Alaric realizes he needs to relinquish control.

episode image Let's Just Finish the Dance
8.5/10 (844 votes)

#10 Let's Just Finish the Dance

S1:E14

As the Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant, Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma that’s causing her magic to go on the fritz. Meanwhile, the unexpected arrival of Roman, a boy from Hope’s past, causes Landon to be on alert. Elsewhere, MG struggles with the fallout from his recent actions, while Josie’s secret desire to win Miss Mystic Falls takes a backseat to Lizzie’s plan for the pageant.

episode image That's Nothing I Had to Remember
8.5/10 (762 votes)

#11 That's Nothing I Had to Remember

S2:E6

When a truth-seeking monster arrives in Mystic Falls during Commonwealth Day, Hope and Lizzie fear that the secrets they’ve each been keeping have made them targets. Meanwhile, MG, Kaleb and Kym seek out an unlikely ally, who may have knowledge on how to take down the latest monster. Finally, Freya receives an unexpected visit from one of the Salvatore Students.

episode image Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself
8.5/10 (636 votes)

#12 Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself

S2:E15

When things take a dark turn on the twins’ 17th birthday, Lizzie is left to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Hope takes drastic measures when she and Alaric clash over how to handle an issue involving Josie. Finally, Rafael makes a heartbreaking discovery.

episode image Just Don't Be a Stranger, Okay?
8.5/10 (539 votes)

#13 Just Don't Be a Stranger, Okay?

S4:E20

Hope, Lizzie, MG, Kaleb, Jed, Cleo and Alaric reflect on recent events and what comes next for each of them. Hope and Lizzie each find solace from unexpected yet welcome sources.

episode image I’ll Tell You a Story
8.4/10 (796 votes)

#14 I’ll Tell You a Story

S1:E15

When the fallout of Hope’s actions leaves her and Landon on the outs, she turns to Lizzie for help making things right. Meanwhile, Landon uncovers secrets about his past, while Josie looks into a secret that Alaric has been keeping.

episode image I Can't Be the One to Stop You
8.4/10 (487 votes)

#15 I Can't Be the One to Stop You

S4:E9

Hope finds herself involved in a game of cat and mouse as Lizzie sets out to make things right. Josie has a heart-to-heart with Finch. Alaric, Landon, and Ted get a surprising result from their quest. Meanwhile, MG, Jed and Cleo handle matters back at The Salvatore School.

episode image Maybe I Should Start From the End
8.3/10 (916 votes)

#16 Maybe I Should Start From the End

S1:E8

After discovering that Landon is in trouble, Hope and Alaric set out in search for him. Along the way, they uncover some startling information about Landon’s past.

episode image There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True
8.3/10 (974 votes)

#17 There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True

S1:E10

Following a stay in Europe with her mother, Lizzie returns to Mystic Falls and comes face to face with someone who could make all her wishes come true – including making Hope Mikaelson disappear.

episode image I Was Made To Love You
8.3/10 (490 votes)

#18 I Was Made To Love You

S3:E12

Hope’s suspicion is piqued after Wade shares some startling news with her. To uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact, Alaric must work with an enemy from his past. After Ethan finds himself in harm’s way, MG is forced to make a difficult decision.

episode image Malivore
8.2/10 (1023 votes)

#19 Malivore

S1:E5

Tensions rise among the students after Alaric decides to give the students a bigger voice by forming an honor council. Determined to find out more about Landon’s past, Hope does a series of magical tests on him. Meanwhile, Alaric and Dorian take on the next creature to try and find out what they want and where they are coming from.

episode image Since When Do You Speak Japanese?
8.2/10 (742 votes)

#20 Since When Do You Speak Japanese?

S2:E4

When a samurai shows up looking for a demon that possesses its victims, Josie leads the charge to defend her friends from the demon's wrath; MG is conflicted by a secret he's uncovered about Lizzie's new vampire friend, Sebastian.

episode image Screw Endgame
8.2/10 (736 votes)

#21 Screw Endgame

S2:E5

As the Salvatore School prepares for its upcoming ‘80s-themed decade dance, Hope and Lizzie find themselves trapped inside a never-ending labyrinth with a monster on their trail.

episode image This Can Only End in Blood
8.2/10 (387 votes)

#22 This Can Only End in Blood

S4:E19

Hope presents a challenge to Ken, which he has to accept. Cleo is set on revenge. The Super Squad prepares for the battle of their lives. Meanwhile, Landon has some unexpected visitors.

episode image There's a Mummy on Main Street
8.1/10 (857 votes)

#23 There's a Mummy on Main Street

S1:E12

When the urn goes missing, Alaric, Hope, Josie, Lizzie, Kaleb, Dorian and Emma hit the road to locate the artifact before the next Malivore creature arrives. Meanwhile, Lizzie takes aim at Hope for all the past spring breaks she’s ruined. Finally, the group bands together when a town-wide quarantine threatens to expose their supernatural identities.

episode image This Year Will Be Different
8.1/10 (784 votes)

#24 This Year Will Be Different

S2:E2

Determined to move forward with her new life alone, Hope's latest hunt leads her on a collision course with the past. Landon's newfound status as the popular guy leads to tensions with Josie. MG contemplates telling Lizzie how he feels about her.

episode image You're a Long Way From Home
8.1/10 (475 votes)

#25 You're a Long Way From Home

S4:E6

Josie and Lizzie search for answers which leads Lizzie to uncover a dangerous plan. Cleo works on tracking down Hope, who does not want to be found. Hope pays a visit to a familiar face. Meanwhile, Landon gets some clarity and a surprise visitor.

episode image You Will Remember Me
8.1/10 (478 votes)

#26 You Will Remember Me

S4:E8

Hope find herself on a dangerous undertaking. Josie goes deep for answers as Lizzie asks Cleo for inspiration and is surprised as to where she finds it. Meanwhile, Landon continues his mission for peace.

episode image We're Being Punked, Pedro
8.0/10 (1108 votes)

#27 We're Being Punked, Pedro

S1:E3

As punishment for breaking the rules, Hope, Lizzie, Josie and MG are forced to participate in a community service project in the Mystic Falls town square. Meanwhile, Landon and Rafael’s attempt at a carefree life on the road takes a dangerous turn when they become unsuspecting targets. Finally, Alaric realizes that keeping secrets from his students may be causing more harm than good.

episode image Death Keeps Knocking On My Door
8.0/10 (975 votes)

#28 Death Keeps Knocking On My Door

S1:E7

As Hope hit the books to learn more about the latest creature to arrive to the school, things take a dark and twisted turn leaving her to confront one of her darkest fears. Meanwhile, Alaric attempts to help Rafael cope after his past comes back to haunt him.

episode image What Was Hope Doing in Your Dreams?
8.0/10 (853 votes)

#29 What Was Hope Doing in Your Dreams?

S1:E9

During a stressful week of exams, Hope, Rafael, Landon and MG’s attempts to study get thwarted by the arrival of a new monster who feeds off their worst fears. Meanwhile, Hope struggles with a secret she’s been keeping from Landon.

episode image You Remind Me of Someone I Used to Know
8.0/10 (750 votes)

#30 You Remind Me of Someone I Used to Know

S2:E3

As the Salvatore School prepares for its annual football game against Mystic Falls High, the latest monster to arrive in Mystic Falls sets its eyes on one of the students. Alaric goes head to head with Professor Vardemus.

episode image Follow the Sound of My Voice
8.0/10 (421 votes)

#31 Follow the Sound of My Voice

S4:E11

Hope and Lizzie find themselves at a carnival with an unusual cast of characters. Back at the Salvatore School, students are speaking their minds, without knowing why, which makes Jed reveal a secret and Cleo works on protecting one of their own. Meanwhile, Kaleb and MG set out on a mission, which does not go as planned.

episode image By the End of This, You'll Know Who You Were Meant to Be
8.0/10 (326 votes)

#32 By the End of This, You'll Know Who You Were Meant to Be

S4:E18

Alaric briefs the Super Squad on what comes next. Hope has a heart-to-heart with Lizzie. MG helps Ethan. Cleo continues to test her new powers and figure out her purpose. Meanwhile, Landon takes on a new role.

episode image Hope Is Not the Goal
7.9/10 (1026 votes)

#33 Hope Is Not the Goal

S1:E4

When two local students go missing, Alaric sends Hope, Lizzie, MG and Landon to Mystic Falls High to investigate. Meanwhile, as Josie helps Rafael adjust to his new life at the school, his reluctance to follow the wolf pack’s rules puts a target on his back. Lastly, an unsettling discovery puts Alaric and Sheriff Donovan at odds with one another.

episode image We're Gonna Need A Spotlight
7.9/10 (864 votes)

#34 We're Gonna Need A Spotlight

S1:E11

When Alaric decides to postpone the school’s annual talent show, Lizzie and Josie are determined to make sure the show goes on. Meanwhile, tensions arise when the students face a creature that lowers their inhibitions. Lastly, Alaric decides to play hooky with Emma

episode image It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough
7.9/10 (688 votes)

#35 It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough

S2:E7

After deciding that leaving town would be for the best, Hope gets pulled back in after Josie comes up with a risky plan to close the Malivore portal. Elsewhere, Alaric and Dorian make an alarming discovery about Professor Vardemus, while Rafael learns some upsetting news about Landon's future.

episode image I Couldn't Have Done This Without You
7.9/10 (632 votes)

#36 I Couldn't Have Done This Without You

S2:E9

Back and ready to wreak havoc, The Necromancer's plan for revenge on Malivore takes a turn when he realizes he is now a human and powerless. To mend fences with Josie, Hope offers to help her learn more about the mora miserium. Elsewhere, Alaric enlists Landon's help to find out if Sebastian is a threat to the school.

episode image This Is Why We Don't Entrust Plans to Muppet Babies
7.9/10 (645 votes)

#37 This Is Why We Don't Entrust Plans to Muppet Babies

S2:E10

As the witches of the Salvatore School come together to celebrate Coven Day, the latest monster to infiltrate the school targets Alyssa Chang and the other students by spreading discord and creating chaos among the covens. Elsewhere, Alaric, Lizzie and Josie search for a solution that keeps Josie protected from the dark magic brewing inside the mora miserium. Fed up with feeling powerless alongside Hope, Landon asks her to give him self- defense training. Finally, Alaric's past comes back to haunt him.

episode image All's Well That Ends Well
7.9/10 (465 votes)

#38 All's Well That Ends Well

S3:E10

After capturing a new monster at the school, Hope and the Super Squad learn some terrifying news about one of their own. A surprise visit from Lizzie gives Josie some much-needed courage. MG and Ethan team up to help others.

episode image You Can't Run From Who You Are
7.9/10 (461 votes)

#39 You Can't Run From Who You Are

S3:E11

After receiving some inspiration from Cleo, Hope and Landon set out on a new mission. However, when that plan takes an unexpected turn, Josie and Wade step in to lend a hand. Elsewhere, Lizzie enlists MG’s help learning more about Finch.

episode image One Day You Will Understand
7.9/10 (473 votes)

#40 One Day You Will Understand

S3:E13

Faced with a difficult decision regarding one of his students, Alaric enlists Kaleb and Josie's help to get their perspective. Meanwhile, Cleo opens up about her past.

Cast & Chracters

character image Hope Mikaelson

Hope Mikaelson

Actor: Danielle Rose Russell
character image Landon Kirby

Landon Kirby

Actor: Aria Shahghasemi
character image Alaric Saltzman

Alaric Saltzman

Actor: Matthew Davis
character image Lizzie Saltzman

Lizzie Saltzman

Actor: Jenny Boyd
character image Milton "MG" Greasley

Milton "MG" Greasley

Actor: Quincy Fouse
character image Kaleb Hawkins

Kaleb Hawkins

Actor: Chris Lee
character image Jed Tien

Jed Tien

Actor: Ben Levin
character image Ethan Machado

Ethan Machado

Actor: Leo Howard

The highest rated episode of Legacies is "There's Always a Loophole" (S1E16) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 1,035 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "To Whom It May Concern" (S3E6) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 517 votes.

The highest rated episode is "There's Always a Loophole" (S1E16) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 1,035 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "This Is the Part Where You Run" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 1,534 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Kai Parker Screwed Us" (S2E12) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 980 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "There's a Place Where the Lost Things Go" (S2E14) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 655 votes.

The highest rated episode is "I Was Made To Love You" (S3E12) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 490 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "To Whom It May Concern" (S3E6) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 517 votes.

The highest rated episode is "I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me" (S4E5) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 674 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Into the Woods" (S4E17) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 326 votes.

Name Department Job
Dort Clark Art Property Master
Lia Roldan Art Art Department Coordinator
Ann Walters Costume & Make-Up Costume Designer
Michael Mosher Costume & Make-Up Makeup & Hair
David M. Morizot Crew Stunt Coordinator
Julie Plec Crew Creator
Kade Stauduhar Crew Visual Effects Editor
Nicole Kanoy Crew Animal Wrangler
Ryan Brunner Directing Second Assistant Director
Russ Caldwell Lighting Gaffer
Ashley Dunsing Production Casting Associate
Laura J. Medina Production Production Manager
Mike Gomez Production Production Assistant
Christopher T. Mollere Sound Music Supervisor
Michael Suby Sound Music
Stuart Goetz Sound Music Editor
Hannah Rosner Writing Executive Story Editor

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