Young Dracula

Season 1

Single dad Count Dracula moves to modern-day Britain from Transylvania with his two children, Vlad and Ingrid. To his father's horror, Vlad - the show's eponymous hero - wants not to bite, but rather to fit in with his new-found British friends, but it's not easy when you are one of the undead.

14 Episodes

When You're a Stranger
E1
When You're a StrangerChased out of Transylvania by a mob of angry peasants, the Dracula family are forced to move to England. Vlad hopes it's a chance to be a normal kid but his new neighbour, vampire-obsessed Robin, is a long way from normal.
Dead-Ucation
E2
Dead-UcationVlad goes to school where the new woodwork 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.
Mummy Returns
E3
Mummy ReturnsIngrid invites her mother 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.
Slaytime TV
E4
Slaytime TVRobin 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.
Like Father, Like Son
E5
Like Father, Like SonWhen Vlad and Robin are suspended from school, the Count decides to teach them himself. 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.
Toothache
E6
ToothacheVlad has toothache and is worried that it means his fangs are coming through. The Count tries to get rid of Ingrid by arranging a marriage for her, so she enlists Robin to pose as her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jonno must face a series of challenges to complete his slayer training.
A Matter of Life and Chess
E7
A Matter of Life and ChessVlad 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.
Blood Relations
E8
Blood RelationsVlad'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.
The Sleepover
E9
The SleepoverWhen Robin steals Renfield's cockroaches, they escape and infest the Branagh house, forcing the family to move into the castle. But the Count is struggling with his peasant-free diet and the kids must stop him from biting Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Ingrid turns Ian and Paul into her slaves by promising to take one of them to the school disco.
Blood Sport
E10
Blood SportVlad 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.
Father's Day
E11
Father's DayIt'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 they end up competing. Meanwhile, Van Helsing tries to impress his new girlfriend.
Halloscream
E12
HalloscreamWhile trying to find Halloween costumes in the castle attic, 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. While Vlad welcomes the curse, Robin turns to Zoltan for advice on how to make the Count scream.
The Blood Test
E13
The Blood TestVlad 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.
Countdown
E14
CountdownThe 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.