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True Blood

2008TV-MA7 seasons7.6 / 10

Thou shall not crave thy neighbor.

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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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.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

Nothing But the Blood

57m7.7 / 10

A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's relationship with Bill is tested when she learns about Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.

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Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Adina Porter, Jessica Tuck, John Billingsley, Aisha Hinds, Caleb Moody, Michael Bofshever, Adam Leadbeater, Sharon Tay

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Episode 2

Keep This Party Going

55m8.0 / 10

Sookie is forced to babysit Jessica and the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes an impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve and Sarah Newlin. While one of his fellow campers, Amanda Jane with her band, the God Rockets, livens the spirits at camp with their hit single, Jesus Asked Me Out Today. Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte's patrons.

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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Kristin Bauer, Tara Buck, Patricia Bethune, Patrick Gallagher, Preston Jones, Ashley Jones, Wes Brown, Molly Burnett

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Episode 3

Scratches

57m7.8 / 10

Bill and Eric team up to save Sookie from a mysterious creature. Jason has second thoughts about the Light of Day retreat anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. Sam leaves town after alienating everyone. Jessica heads over to Merlotte's, where a smitten Hoyt falls for her. Tara is attracted to Eggs but is rudely interrupted by a fog.

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Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Kristin Bauer, Tara Buck, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Stephen Root, Patrick Gallagher, Adam Leadbeater, Ashley Jones

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Episode 4

Shake and Fingerpop

55m7.3 / 10

Bill and Sookie travel to Dallas to carry out Eric's mission; Jason falls victim to a practical joke; Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara.

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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Adina Porter, Dean Norris, John Billingsley, Aisha Hinds, Adam Leadbeater, Tanya Wright, Preston Jones, Ashley Jones

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Episode 5

Never Let Me Go

52m7.5 / 10

While in Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own; Jason is rewarded for his hard work at the Light of Day boot camp; Eric shares a secret about his past with Bill. Lafayette is given his job back.

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Directed by John DahlWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Allan Hyde, Mariana Klaveno, Dale Raoul, Adam Leadbeater, Ashley Jones, Wes Brown, Chris Coy, Fredrik Ejemo

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Episode 6

Hard-Hearted Hannah

53m7.3 / 10

Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Bill is shocked when a vampire from his past resurfaces in Dallas and keeps him hostage. Jason makes some difficult decisions. Andy interrogates Lafayette about his disappearance, Terry intervenes.

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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Kristin Bauer, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Mariana Klaveno, Dale Raoul, Adam Leadbeater, Ashley Jones, Wes Brown

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Episode 7

Release Me

53m7.1 / 10

Drunken Andy helps Sam escape from Maryann's clasp. Sookie uncovers the traitor. Sam confront Daphne to discover Maryann is a Maenad. Jason gets caught fleeing the L.O.D. church by Sarah. Eric overhears Barry's message to Bill and goes to Sookie's aid.

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Directed by Michael RuscioWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Allan Hyde, Patricia Bethune, Mariana Klaveno, Adam Leadbeater, Ashley Jones, Chris Coy, Valerie Cruz, Ed Quinn

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Episode 8

Timebomb

52m8.0 / 10

Sookie's captivity takes an unexpected turn; Sam makes a gruesome discovery at Merlotte's; Tara and Eggs eat a mysterious meal prepared by Maryann; Jason pays off his debt to Eric.

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Directed by John DahlWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Allan Hyde, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Mariana Klaveno, Tanya Wright, Ashley Jones, Wes Brown, Chris Coy

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Episode 9

I Will Rise Up

52m7.7 / 10

A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay, and ends up getting inside her head. Later, Sookie and Jason bond over their recent adventures. Blaming Eggs for Tara’s bruises and bizarre behavior, Lafayette and Lettie Mae try to figure out a way to pry their kin from Maryann’s clutches. Hoyt defends his relationship with Jessica to Maxine, to no avail. Jailed by Bud along with a group of Bon Temps revelers, Sam looks for a way to escape and avoid capture by an increasingly obsessed Maryann. In Dallas, Eric and the vampires defend their recent actions to Nan Flanagan and are shocked when Godric decides to take the fall for their PR disaster.

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Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Adina Porter, Jessica Tuck, Allan Hyde, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Mariana Klaveno, Dale Raoul, Wes Brown

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Episode 10

New World in My View

44m8.5 / 10

Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Lured to Merlotte’s by Arlene, Sam and Andy find cold comfort in their refuge from a group of bloodthirsty revelers. Bill discovers that traditional vampire techniques don’t work on Maryann; Hoyt and Jessica try to keep a lid on Maxine’s madness; and Sookie tries to push through the darkness consuming Tara. With all hell breaking loose, Jason takes the bull by the horns to rescue Sam, at least for the moment.

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Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Kate Barnow, Elisabeth R. FinchGuest stars Adina Porter, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Dale Raoul, Adam Leadbeater, Price Carson, Valorie Hubbard, Sienna Farall

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Episode 11

Frenzy

53m8.0 / 10

With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Jessica tests Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine.

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Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Adina Porter, Kristin Bauer, Tara Buck, Evan Rachel Wood, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Dale Raoul, Adam Leadbeater

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Episode 12

Beyond Here Lies Nothin'

57m7.8 / 10finale

Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting Sookie to be Maid of Honor at the bloody nuptials. Meanwhile, Sophie-Anne warns Eric to keep the lid on Bill's inquisitiveness; Jason leads Andy into the heroic abyss; and Hoyt struggles with Maxine's endless stream of insults. Deliberating on what may be his final move to save Sookie and the town, Sam places his trust, and his life, in a most unlikely ally

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Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Evan Rachel Wood, John Billingsley, Patricia Bethune, Aisha Hinds, Dale Raoul, Tess Parker, Lauren Pritchard, Missy Doty

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More about True Blood

Cast

Anna PaquinSookie Stackhouse
Stephen MoyerBill Compton
Alexander SkarsgårdEric Northman
Sam TrammellSam Merlotte
Ryan KwantenJason Stackhouse
Jim ParrackHoyt Fortenberry
Nelsan EllisLafayette Reynolds
Carrie PrestonArlene Fowler

Credits

Created by
Alan Ball
Written by
Kate Barnow, Elisabeth R. Finch, Alan Ball, Brian Buckner, Alexander Woo

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
80
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • HBOUnited States
  • Your Face Goes Here EntertainmentUnited States
  • HBOUnited States

Themes

based on novel or bookdark comedydark fantasyerotic thrillerfairyghostinterspecies romancelouisiana