<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 13 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> March 17, 2017 (2017 - 03 - 17) </Td> <Td> June 23, 2017 (2017 - 06 - 23) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> 5 </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 13 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> April 18, 2018 (2018 - 04 - 18) </Td> <Td> TBA </Td> </Tr> <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> Following her March 11 episode Claire Holt left the main cast . Holt confirmed that she will be returning to the show, but she needs to spend time with her family first . </P>

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