Season 5

The Count resorts to bribery when he learns Vlad is only planning a brief stopover back home during his world travels. When Vlad starts to feel ill, Renfield's search for a cure uncovers a surprising family secret.

Vlad is angry to discover the secret his father has been hiding from him for 18 years. Meanwhile, Ingrid is trying to climb the ladder at the VHC by dusting her competition.

When the Count converts Garside into a vampire-themed hotel, Vlad invites his breather mother to stay without revealing his true identity. Will Ingrid's early return scupper his plans?

Vlad persuades Sally and George to stay a little while at Garside, as he would like to get to know them better. Despite his pleas for his vampire family to pretend to be normal, Ingrid can't help herself and chaos soon descends.

A mysterious stranger visits Garside and warns the Draculas that they are they next target of Ramanga's fearsome Shadow Warriors.

The Count is revelling in his victory over the Shadow Warriors when he gets even more good news. The Dracula family celebrations are cut short by another unexpected arrival.

Malik finds a surprising ally in his mission to rescue his mother from the Blood Mirror. Vlad is delighted when a friend he met travelling pays him a visit, but what will she make of his breather houseguests?

The Count arranges an open house viewing to sell Garside, but thanks to Asan and Shango there are a few surprises in store for the Draculas and their potential breather buyers.

When the VHC appoint a bodyguard to protect Vlad from the Bounty Hunters he's worried that his secret of being half-human will be discovered.

The Draculas' bedtime routine descends into chaos when they are set upon by enemies old and new. Renfield will be sweeping up the dust of at least one fallen vampire before the night is through.

With Vlad about to turn 18 and due to become the Chosen One, Ingrid decides to make a final bid for power. Her plan is almost faultless, if only she hadn't underestimated Renfield.

It is Vlad's 18th birthday and he is anxious about becoming the Chosen One. Nothing can prepare him for a triple-pronged attack, as he faces up to the Ramangas, the Vampire High Council and the Magister Maleficorum.

As the sun rises on his 18th birthday, will Vlad be granted his biggest wish and become human? With the Blood Seed flourishing and his family under attack, it's certainly not going to be an easy decision to make.