When does The Vampire Diaries return?

The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name. The series premiered on the CW on September 10, 2009, and concluded on March 10, 2017, having aired 171 episodes over eight seasons. The show has received numerous award nominations, winning four People's Choice Awards and many Teen Choice Awards. The concepts and characters developed in the series served to launch a media franchise that includes other television series, web series, novels and comic books.