Certifications are usually earned from a professional society or educational institute, not the government. However, a government agency can decree a certification is required by law for a person to be allowed to perform a task or job.
When The Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW Television Network, on September 10, 2009, it attracted the largest audience of any series since the network began in 2006.
Notes. 1  The CW has formally picked up nine more episodes for The Vampire Diaries' first season, taking it to a full season of 22 episodes. 2  During the Season, several characters discovered the secret of the Salvatore brothers 3  : Elena found out that Stefan and Damon are vampires in episode 5 You're Undead To Me.