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.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Alan BallWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Jessica Tuck, Lorna Scott, Lynn Collins, Danielle Sapia, Josh Kelly, Karina Logue, James Parks, Jessica Stroup
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.
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Directed by Alan Ball, Scott WinantWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Todd Lowe, Jessica Tuck, Lynn Collins, Danielle Sapia, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, John Billingsley, Randy Oglesby, Karina Logue
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.
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Directed by John DahlWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Michael McMillian, Lynn Collins, Andrew Rothenberg, Roberta Orlandi, John Prosky, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Nicholas Gonzalez, Graham Shiels
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.
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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Kristin Bauer, Lynn Collins, John Billingsley, Labon Hester, Kevin McHale, Melanie MacQueen, Scott Alan Smith, Dale Raoul
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.
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Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Todd Lowe, Mariana Klaveno, William Schallert, Dale Raoul, Danielle James, Caleb Moody, Jeremy Denzlinger, Kanin Howell
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.
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Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Todd Lowe, John Billingsley, Kevin McHale, William Schallert, Dale Raoul, Danielle James, Cheyenne Wilbur, Stewart Skelton
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.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Chris OffuttGuest stars Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Andrew Rothenberg, Zenali Turner, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Aisha Hinds, Danielle James, Caleb Moody
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.
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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Michael McMillian, Tara Buck, John Billingsley, Aisha Hinds, Stephen Root, Laurel Weber
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.
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Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Kristin Bauer, Jessica Tuck, Tara Buck, Aisha Hinds, Stephen Root, Patrick Gallagher, Caleb Moody, Jeremy Denzlinger
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.
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Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Chris OffuttGuest stars Michelle Forbes, Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, John Prosky, Aisha Hinds, Stephen Root, Dale Raoul
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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Directed by Alan BallWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Michelle Forbes, Mehcad Brooks, Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Michael McMillian, Lynn Collins, Danielle Sapia
