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Season 1

  • S01E01 When You're a Stranger

    • September 21, 2006
    • BBC One

    Chased out of Transylvania by a mob of angry peasants, the Dracula family is forced to move to England. Vlad hopes it's a chance to be a normal kid but his new neighbor, vampire obsessed Robin Branagh, is a long way from normal.

  • S01E02 Dead-Ucation

    • September 28, 2006
    • BBC One

    As Vlad and Ingrid attend their first day of school, they must make an extra effort to conceal their vampire heritage. But the woodworking teacher, Van Helsing, becomes convinced that Robin is a vampire. Believing that the Branaghs have reported him to the school authorities, the Count declares a feud.

  • S01E03 Mummy Returns

    • October 5, 2006
    • BBC One

    Ingrid invites her mother, Magda, to visit. Worried that Magda will hurt them again, Vlad persuades the Count to kick her out. She moves in with the Branaghs and devises a plan to marry the Count in order to claim the castle as her own.

  • S01E04 Slaytime TV

    • October 12, 2006
    • BBC One

    The Count becomes addicted to daytime TV, and decides that making a movie would be easy. Meanwhile, Robin suspects that he and Vlad were switched as babies while the Branaghs were on holiday in Transylvania. Seeing an opportunity to get rid of Vlad, Ingrid sets about convincing the Count that it's true.

  • S01E05 Like Father, Like Son

    • October 19, 2006
    • BBC One

    When his kids are suspended from school, the Count tries to take on their education at home. But a hypnosis lesson goes awry when Vlad accidentally hypnotizes his father and decides to take advantage by turning him into a normal dad. He also hypnotizes Robin's parents into believing that they are vampires.

  • S01E06 Toothache

    • October 26, 2006
    • BBC One

    A toothache makes Vlad think that his vampire fangs are starting to grow out. Meanwhile, the Count tries to get rid of Ingrid by arranging a marriage for her, so she enlists Robin to pose as her boyfriend.

  • S01E07 A Matter of Life and Chess

    • November 2, 2006
    • BBC One

    Vlad tries to stop his father from attending the school's Parent's Evening. Chandu, who was mummified 300 years ago, escapes from his imprisonment in the Count's basement and sets out to get his revenge on the vampires.

  • S01E08 Blood Relations

    • November 9, 2006
    • BBC One

    Vlad's 13th birthday is interrupted by a surprise visit from his grandparents. Feeling that the Count is not upholding traditional vampire values, they decide the only solution is for Vlad to gain his full vampire powers early.

  • S01E09 The Sleepover

    • November 16, 2006
    • BBC One

    When cockroaches infest the Branagh house, the family is forced to move into the Count's castle. But the Count is struggling with his peasant-free diet and the kids must stop the vampire from biting Elizabeth.

  • S01E10 Blood Sport

    • November 23, 2006
    • BBC One

    Vlad wants to join the school rugby team, while Robin is determined to avoid it. Ingrid starts auditioning the boys at school, looking for a husband. Van Helsing sneaks into the castle, determined to get a photograph of vampires.

  • S01E11 Father's Day

    • November 30, 2006
    • BBC One

    It's Father's Day and Vlad and Robin invite both their dads camping, in the hope that they'll be a good influence on each other but instead the vampires end up competing. Meanwhile, Van Helsing tries to impress his new girlfriend.

  • S01E12 Halloscream

    • December 7, 2006
    • BBC One

    Vlad and Robin accidentally unleash an ancient curse that will make the family normal. But if three screams are heard before midnight, the curse will be lifted and they will return to being vampires.

  • S01E13 The Blood Test

    • December 14, 2006
    • BBC One

    Vlad faces the first of his blood tests, an important exam that he must pass in order to gain his full vampire powers. Upset that he can't help Vlad with the test, Robin decides to try being normal and joins the school football team.

  • S01E14 Countdown

    • December 21, 2006
    • BBC One

    The Count decides that Vlad needs an evil stepmother and hosts a Hunt Ball to find a bride. Ingrid invites the Branaghs, who are unaware that they are on the menu and at midnight the vampires will be after their blood.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Kidnipped

    • November 2, 2007
    • BBC One

    Vlad wants peace between vampires and slayers, but no-one else agrees with him. The Count kidnaps Jonno to lure the slayer in, but Van Helsing has had the same idea and kidnapped Vlad and Ingrid.

  • S02E02 The Yanks Are Coming

    • November 9, 2007
    • BBC One

    The Count is looking forward to a visit from his brother and his family, but is shocked to discover that Ivan the Bloodthirsty is now living blood-free and calling himself Harvey. Meanwhile, Vlad meets his weedy 15-year-old cousin Boris, who is about to undergo the "vampire transformation."

  • S02E03 Mirror Mirror

    • November 16, 2007
    • BBC One

    Boris and Vlad discover that there may be a cure for vampirism. Jonno and Van Helsing plant clues about the Blood Mirror, which will return the whole family to their mortal state if it is smashed.

  • S02E04 Bad Reflection

    • November 23, 2007
    • BBC One

    Shy, clumsy Boris faces his destiny and becomes a powerful vampire. Despite Vlad's hopes that he won't become evil, the new, stronger Boris uses the Blood Mirror to drain his father and the Count of their powers.

  • S02E05 Dad's Back

    • November 30, 2007
    • BBC One

    When he learns that Renfield's father invented a potion to cure vampirism, Vlad puts his alchemy lessons to use and resurrects the old man. But Renfield Senior is more interested in getting his revenge on the Count.

  • S02E06 Baby Dracula

    • December 7, 2007
    • BBC One

    Vlad's mother is back and she's pregnant. The Count decides that the new vampire baby should replace Vlad as his son and heir, but Vlad suspects that the father may actually be Magda's werewolf boyfriend, Patrick.

  • S02E07 Insomnia

    • December 14, 2007
    • BBC One

    Vlad suffers from a recurring nightmare in which the Branagh family are trying to slay him. In the dream world, he meets the Grand High Vampire who tells him that he is the Chosen One and must embrace his destiny.

  • S02E08 Love Bites

    • December 21, 2007
    • BBC One

    It's Valentine's Day and the Count brews up a love potion, Ingrid is horrified to discover she's falling in love with a breather, while Vlad and Robin compete for the affections of the new girl at school.

  • S02E09 Bodyswap

    • January 11, 2008
    • BBC One

    Vlad and Robin visit the Stokley Museum to find the Staff of Carpathia which they believe can cure vampirism. The Count leaves his body to sneak past a security guard, but accidentally ends up in Van Helsing's body.

  • S02E10 Sweet Sixteen

    • January 18, 2008
    • BBC One

    On her sixteenth birthday, Ingrid is looking forward to facing the Blood Mirror for her transformation, but has second thoughts when she finds that her reflection is even more evil than she is and wants to kill Will, her human boyfriend. Meanwhile, Mr. Van Helsing's wife forces him to destroy all his vampire fighting gear.

  • S02E11 Eclipse

    • January 25, 2008
    • BBC One

    When the police arrive at the castle asking about a missing man, Vlad fears the worst and sets about trying to make his vampire father look innocent. Meanwhile, Ingrid takes advantage of a total eclipse to sneak out to the cinema with Will.

  • S02E12 When Vampires Go Bad

    • February 1, 2008
    • BBC One

    The Grand High Vampire accuses the Count of breaking Vampire Law. If found guilty, he will be sentenced to death. Things get even worse when the Grand High Vampire is murdered and it looks as if the Count may be responsible.

  • S02E13 The Chosen One

    • February 8, 2008
    • BBC One

    Vampires gather at the castle to select a new Grand High Vampire, but when the first candidates crumble to dust, thoughts turn to an ancient prophecy stating that when the bloodlines weaken, only the Chosen One can wear the crown.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Hide and Seek

    • October 12, 2011
    • BBC One

    Suffering from blood poisoning, Ingrid finds herself on the run from slayers. With his powers as the Chosen One increasing, Vlad has visions of his sister's plight and decides to help her and bring her to their new home.

  • S03E02 The Enemy Within

    • November 1, 2011
    • BBC One

    Vlad invites Erin to stay at the school, unaware that she is an undercover slayer out to avenge her brother. When Bertrand arrives, Vlad must prove he is the Chosen One by opening an ancient book that will give him power over all vampires.

  • S03E03 Faustian Slip

    • November 7, 2011
    • BBC One

    Vlad sees a chance to get out of his father's over-strict training regime and appoints his mother as Regent. But he's been tricked and must find a way to get out of it before Magda's desire for publicity leads the slayers to them.

  • S03E04 Fangs for the Memories

    • November 8, 2011
    • BBC One

    Still believing that Erin is a half-fang struggling to come to terms with being a vampire, Vlad tries to comfort her by sharing memories of his childhood and explains his hope that vampires and breathers can live together in peace.

  • S03E05 Carpathian Feast

    • November 14, 2011
    • BBC One

    When Vlad accidentally humiliates his father by demonstrating his powers, he agrees to make amends by throwing a feast, but must find a way to stop it when he learns that the Count plans to kill Erin at the end of the party.

  • S03E06 Blood Thief

    • November 15, 2011
    • BBC One

    Believing she is distracting Vlad, Bertrand devises a plan to get rid of Erin and make it look like an accident. Meanwhile, Renfield plays detective to find out who has been stealing the Count's blood.

  • S03E07 Bad to the Bone

    • November 21, 2011
    • BBC One

    Powerful vampire Ramanga arrives, expecting the Praedictum Impaver to be opened and demanding to see the Chosen One. But Vlad has been summoned by the Blood Mirror and must face not just one but a thousand evil reflections.

  • S03E08 Bad Vlad

    • November 21, 2011
    • BBC One

    With his evil reflection taking over, Vlad is out of control. More powerful than ever, Vlad turns against his family and Erin and they are unable to stop him.

  • S03E09 Therapy

    • November 28, 2011
    • BBC One

    Emotionally ruined after Vlad tried to kill her, Ingrid talks to a psychologist and examines memories of her life. Erin hopes that the Praedictum Impaver may have a cure for her brother.

  • S03E10 The Return

    • November 29, 2011
    • BBC One

    Vlad's back and wants to learn more about the clan leaders so he can control them when he takes power. But Jonno and Mina Van Helsing unexpectedly turn up at the school and Vlad must test if their mind-wipes are still in place.

  • S03E11 Hit Chicks

    • December 5, 2011
    • BBC One

    Ingrid turns a visiting netball team into vampires and sends them out to kill Vlad, but the inexperienced girls fail miserably. While searching Erin's room, Bertrand discovers that she is not only a breather, but also a slayer.

  • S03E12 Blood Loyalties

    • December 6, 2011
    • BBC One

    Unsure whether or not to trust Erin's warning about the coming slayer attack, Vlad and the Count visit the Slayers' Guild where they find and destroy a powerful weapon, but Jonno is not convinced by Vlad's desire for peace.

  • S03E13 All for One

    • December 12, 2011
    • BBC One

    With the slayers closing in, Ingrid out to kill him, and Bertrand turned traitor, Vlad needs the power of the Praedictum Impaver to survive, but to everyone's surprise the book brings Sethius back to life.

Season 4

  • S04E01 The Good, the Bad and the Undead

    • October 28, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad and his gang have 48 hours to ensure that all Vampires are off the street and are prepared to abide by peaceful co-existence between the Vampires and the Slayers. But there are plenty of people who are hoping and plotting for Vlad's initiative to fail.

  • S04E02 Revamped

    • November 5, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad's peace initiative hangs in the balance but with a lot of help from Jonno, Bertrand and Erin they manage to persuade all the lawless ferals to turn up to SCRAP school at Garside. The school will help them wean off biting and onto a breather friendly alternative - soya blood.

  • S04E03 Storm in a Blood Cup

    • November 12, 2012
    • BBC One

    Adze arrives at Garside and much to Erin's chagrin, she is beautiful. Vlad doesn't appear to notice, as he's too busy scheming on how he can get out of the arrangement. However, Ramanga and Adze are plotting to get rid of the only person who might put a spoke in the wheel - Erin.

  • S04E04 The Crown of Ludlaw Erant

    • November 19, 2012
    • BBC One

    Malik is secretly meeting with a mystery being and his loyalty to the Draculas is uncertain. Ingrid strikes a deal with Ramanga. She will spy on Vlad and Erin in return for support in her bid to be the first woman on the High Council. Vlad discovers that finding enough blood to supply his SCRAP vampires is not as easy he and Jonno had initially thought.

  • S04E05 Murderer in the Midst

    • November 26, 2012
    • BBC One

    Bertrand is put in charge of finding Ryan's murderer. The problem is everyone has a motive, but he begins to suspect that someone as yet unknown has them running round in circles, especially when his proof miraculously disappears.

  • S04E06 Bloodbound

    • November 27, 2012
    • BBC One

    The day of the bloodbinding arrives. A reluctant and nervous Vlad prepares to stand by his word and marry Adze. Ramanga proposes to an astonished Ingrid but soon wishes he hasn't and Bertrand uncovers Ramanga's secret gift to Adze - Erin. Vlad and Bertrand rush to her aid but Adze uses the dark magic and Erin is fatally wounded.

  • S04E07 Do The Bite Thing

    • December 3, 2012
    • BBC One

    Erin's life hangs in the balance and Vlad keeps a vigil at her bedside. Despite everyone's advice Vlad bites Erin as a means of stopping her dying. Will she be grateful for her eternal life? The Count and Malik seek revenge on Ramanga for threatening Vlad and trying to overturn the House of Dracula. Malik reveals to the Count that he is his son.

  • S04E08 Loyalty's for Breathers

    • December 4, 2012
    • BBC One

    The Count decides to challenge his sons to fight for their position as his rightful heir. Reluctantly Vlad agrees.

  • S04E09 Sun and Heir

    • December 10, 2012
    • BBC One

    Bertrand is convinced the Shapeshifter is linked to Malik. In retaliation the Shapeshifter creates chaos by manipulating the Dracula clan. The peaceful coexistence is teetering on a knife edge and Vlad has never felt so alone.

  • S04E10 Whatever It Takes

    • December 11, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad's problems appear to escalate even though he's dusted Bertrand. The Slayers Guild anticipates an end to the ceasefire and plan to attack. The only way they will deviate from their plan is if Vlad sacrifices Erin who is still biting.

  • S04E11 Bootiful Breathers

    • December 17, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad is still in denial about Bertrand's death and is lying to everyone about the mind wipe of the slayers. Ingrid's bid for a position on the Vampire High Council fails due to an outsider, and she suspects foul play.

  • S04E12 Cuckoo in the Nest

    • December 18, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad decides that he must make amends for the bad decisions he has recently made. However, when the Count finds out his actions, he disinherits Vlad and formally makes Malik the Dracula heir. Vlad comes face-to-face with the Shapeshifter.

  • S04E13 Kiss of Death

    • December 18, 2012
    • BBC One

    Vlad and Ingrid join forces to capture the Shapeshifter, but since she can assume the physical appearance of anybody, they are initially at a loss as to know who she is. As bait for Elisabeta, they capture and torture Malik to force her to show herself; banking on the fact that even the most twisted of mothers still care about their young.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Fight or Flight

    • January 13, 2014
    • BBC One

    The Count resorts to bribery when he learns Vlad is only planning a brief stopover back home during his world travels. When Vlad starts to feel ill, Renfield's search for a cure uncovers a surprising family secret.

  • S05E02 Who's The Daddy

    • January 20, 2014
    • BBC One

    Vlad is angry to discover the secret his father has been hiding from him for 18 years. Meanwhile Ingrid is trying to climb the ladder at the VHC by dusting her competition!

  • S05E03 Flesh and Blood

    • January 27, 2014
    • BBC One

    When the Count converts Garside into a vampire-themed hotel, Vlad invites his breather mother to stay without revealing his true identity.

  • S05E04 Once Bitten, Twice Shy

    • February 3, 2014
    • BBC One

    Vlad persuades Sally and George to stay a little while at Garside, as he would like to get to know them better.

  • S05E05 Warning Shadows

    • February 10, 2014
    • BBC One

    A mysterious new visitor at Garside warns the Draculas that they are the next target of Ramanga's fearsome Shadow Warriors.

  • S05E06 The Enemy Within

    • February 17, 2014
    • BBC One

    The Dracula family celebrations are cut short by another unexpected arrival.

  • S05E07 Nemesis Rising

    • February 23, 2014
    • BBC One

    Malik finds a surprising ally in his mission to rescue his mother from the Blood Mirror.

  • S05E08 Open House

    • March 3, 2014
    • BBC One

    Renfield arranges an open house viewing to sell Garside but thanks to Asan and Shango there are a few surprises in store for the Draculas.

  • S05E09 The Bodyguard

    • March 10, 2014
    • BBC One

    When the VHC appoint a bodyguard to protect Vlad from the Bounty Hunters, he's worried that his secret of being half human will be discovered.

  • S05E10 Blood Match

    • March 17, 2014
    • BBC One

    The Draculas bedtime routine descends into chaos.

  • S05E11 Bite Me

    • March 24, 2014
    • BBC One

    With Vlad about to turn 18 and become the Chosen One, Ingrid decides to make a final bid for power.

  • S05E12 The Darkest Hour (1)

    • March 31, 2014
    • BBC One

    It is Vlad's 18th birthday and he is anxious about becoming the Chosen One.

  • S05E13 The Darkest Hour (2)

    • March 31, 2014
    • BBC One

    As the sun rises on Vlad's 18th birthday, the Blood Seed is flourishing.

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