OK,
@Emperor_ReinScarf is right about both "Veronica Mars" & "Gossip Girl", I was gonna mention both of those shows. But, I would probably say that "The Vampire Diaries" currently has the crown for Best Season 1 of a CW show. But I gotta admit "The Flash" is coming for it.
@TheStoicGhost I mentioned in a previous thread..........
"The Vampire Diaries" Season 1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Season 1s of previous CW/WB Supernatural Dramas ("
Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "
Angel", "
Supernatural", & "
Charmed").
Those shows were too focused on monster-of-the-week episodes during their 1st seasons, while TVD's 1st season is more focused on the main storylines. Also "Angel" is trickey because it has an unfair advantage of being a legit spin-off. So you're already familiar & emotionally attached to the characters going in.
At nikkas who think "Arrow" Season 1 is better than "Arrow" Season 2. The fact that no one mentioned "Arrow" is y'all need to know.