True Blood
True Blood

True Blood (2008)

"Thou shall not crave thy neighbor."

7.6 (2008 votes)
7 Seasons
September 7, 2008
English
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Mystery

Synopsis

Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.

Creator

Alan Ball, Gregg Fienberg

Network

HBO

Episodes

Strange Love
E1

Strange Love

Sep 7, 2008
58 min
7.3

Across the country, vampires have “come out of the coffin” following the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood. In Louisiana, Sookie Stack house, a waitress with telepathic abilities, falls under the spell of sexy, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton whose thoughts she can’t read. After saving Bill from the Rat trays, a pair of ruthless “vampire drainers”, Sookie tests the limits of Bill’ s gratitude when the two are left alone in the dark. Meanwhile, Sookie’ s best friend Tara goes to work for Sam merlette at his bar and grill, while Sookie’ s roguish brother Jason finds himself in hot water when a “fang-banger” with whom he’s been intimate meets a tragic end.

The First Taste
E2

The First Taste

Sep 14, 2008
54 min
7.7

After Sookie gets saved by Bill she suffers a lot of injuries and Bill tries to save her "the Vampire way". The next day her brother is released from police custody and the bodies of Sookie's attackers are found. Later that day Bill goes to visit Sookie's family and gets a not so friendly welcome.

Mine
E3

Mine

Sep 21, 2008
52 min
7.2

Tara visits LaFayette seeking comfort from her woes, Sookie meets some of Bill's rowdy friends and saves them from harm from a human among them, and, Sookie and Hugo visit the Church of the Fellowship of the Sun.

Escape from Dragon House
E4

Escape from Dragon House

Sep 28, 2008
50 min
7.4

One of the barmaids from Merlotte's is murdered and all signs point to Jason as her killer. Also evident is the fact that she had been around vampires, and Sookie knows just where to go to find out who the girl had been with. Bill introduces Sookie to Fangtasia, the biggest vampire bar in Shreveport, and Eric, the oldest vampire in Shreveport. Her search could lead her into territory she never thought she'd cover.

Sparks Fly Out
E5

Sparks Fly Out

Oct 5, 2008
55 min
7.9

Bill wins over Adele's church group with his vivid recollections from the Civil War; Sam reveals his feelings to Sookie; Jason gives vampire blood another shot with the help of Lafayette, and hurts Tara in the process.

Cold Ground
E6

Cold Ground

Oct 12, 2008
52 min
7.3

Sookie seeks refuge from her friends' and neighbors' inner voices; Jason wrestles with withdrawal symptoms; Tara's mother needs her help; Sam and Tara make a connection.

Burning House of Love
E7

Burning House of Love

Oct 19, 2008
53 min
8.0

Sookie's painful childhood revelation spurs Bill into action; Tara agrees to pay for an exorcism for Lettie Mae; Jason travels to Fangtasia in search of V juice.

The Fourth Man in the Fire
E8

The Fourth Man in the Fire

Oct 26, 2008
56 min
7.7

Sookie tries to hold herself together in the wake of another possible tragedy; Tara lashes out at Sookie and Sam; Amy charms the crowd at Merlotte's.

Plaisir D'Amour
E9

Plaisir D'Amour

Nov 2, 2008
53 min
7.1

Bill must pay a steep price for protecting Sookie; Jason and Amy break a taboo; Tara consults with Miss Jeanette about exorcising her inner demon; Bill enlists an unlikely bodyguard.

I Don't Wanna Know
E10

I Don't Wanna Know

Nov 9, 2008
50 min
8.0

Sam shares a secret with Sookie; Lettie Mae and Tara celebrate; Jason and Amy debate what to do with Eddie; Bill faces a harsh penalty.

To Love Is to Bury
E11

To Love Is to Bury

Nov 16, 2008
53 min
8.1

Sookie and Sam investigate her most recent vision; Jason helps clean up Amy's mess; Tara becomes angry with Lettie Mae; Lafayette visits a senator.

You'll Be the Death of Me
E12

You'll Be the Death of Me

Nov 23, 2008
53 min
8.3

Sookie finds a link to the string of killings in Bon Temps; Tara wants to make the most of her second chance; Jason finds a new calling; Bill tempts fate; Sam is upset by an encounter with an old acquaintance.

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Original Title

True Blood

Status

Ended

Seasons

7

Episodes

80

Production

Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, HBO