<P> On January 11 , 2013 , it was announced that a back - door pilot focused on the Originals , starring Joseph Morgan as Klaus and titled The Originals would air sometime in April for a potential series pick - up for the 2013 -- 2014 season . On April 26 , 2013 , The Originals was confirmed for a full series . This second spin - off attempt will be overseen by Julie Plec , with no involvement by Kevin Williamson . The Originals was officially picked up by The CW on April 26 , 2013 , for the 2013 -- 14 season . Season one of The Originals was set to premiere on Tuesday , October 15 . However , on July 29 , 2013 , The CW announced that the series premiere would instead air on October 3 , 2013 , following the fifth - season premiere of The Vampire Diaries in order to attract fans of the series . On October 10 , 2013 , the CW ordered three additional scripts for the series . On November 11 , 2013 , the CW decided to order a full season for The Originals . </P>
<P> On January 11 , 2013 , it was announced that a back - door pilot focused on the Originals , starring Joseph Morgan as Klaus and titled The Originals would air sometime in April for a potential series pick - up for the 2013 -- 2014 season . On April 26 , 2013 , The Originals was confirmed for a full series . This second spin - off attempt will be overseen by Julie Plec , with no involvement by Kevin Williamson . The Originals was officially picked up by The CW on April 26 , 2013 , for the 2013 -- 14 season . Season one of The Originals was set to premiere on Tuesday , October 15 . However , on July 29 , 2013 , The CW announced that the series premiere would instead air on October 3 , 2013 , following the fifth - season premiere of The Vampire Diaries in order to attract fans of the series . On October 10 , 2013 , the CW ordered three additional scripts for the series . On November 11 , 2013 , the CW decided to order a full season for The Originals . </P>
what season of the vampire diaries did the originals start
what season of the vampire diaries did the originals start
fifth
fifth