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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Sookie and Lafayette clean up the mess. Bill and Eric have a visit from the Vampire authority. Sam and Alcide come to terms with an angry pack.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Brian Buckner, Alan BallGuest stars Zenali Turner, Laurel Weber, Brendan McCarthy, Chloe Noelle, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Rachel Sterling, Marque Richardson
Episode 2
Tara resurfaces in Bom Temps. Pam recalls her human life when she met Eric.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Mark HudisGuest stars Tara Buck, Dale Raoul, Brendan McCarthy, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Marque Richardson, Cherilyn Wilson, Brian Geraghty
Episode 3
Bill and Eric barter for their lives with Roman, the head of the Authority; Jason reunites with his old high school teacher; Sookie searches for Tara.
Directed by David PetrarcaWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Mariana Klaveno, Tess Parker, Tanya Wright, Christopher Heyerdahl, Carolyn Hennesy, Peter Mensah, Jacob Hopkins, Tina Majorino
Episode 4
Eric and Bill fear for their lives; Lafayette puts Sookie’s life in danger; Roman and Salome root out a Council traitor.
Directed by Romeo TironeWritten by Alexander Woo, Alan BallGuest stars Lindsey Haun, Christina Moore, Kristina Anapau, Brian Geraghty, Christopher Heyerdahl, Carolyn Hennesy, Peter Mensah, Jacob Hopkins
Episode 5
Bill and Eric turn to Sookie for help with Russell’s whereabouts; Jason has a disturbing dream.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Angela RobinsonGuest stars Alfre Woodard, Kevin Alejandro, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, John Billingsley, Jenni Blong, Christina Moore, Chloe Noelle, Jayden Lund
Episode 6
Bill and Eric must now face Russell again after Roman is killed by him; Sookie and Jason go to a faery club where their family's dark history and greatest secrets are revealed to them. Meanwhile, Sam volunteers to assist Andy with a case.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Alfre Woodard, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Jenni Blong, Lindsey Haun, Brendan McCarthy, Chloe Noelle, Jayden Lund, Dale Dickey
Episode 7
Salome reveals her true allegiances; Sookie embraces her human side; Sam sniffs out some perps; Alcide braces for a fight.
Directed by Michael RuscioWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Adina Porter, William Sanderson, Allan Hyde, Kevin Alejandro, John Billingsley, Tanya Wright, Del Zamora, Chloe Noelle
Episode 8
The Authority revels in a new direction; Sookie and Jason visit the site of their parents’ deaths; Luna gets stuck on Sam.
Directed by Stephen MoyerWritten by Mark HudisGuest stars Kevin Alejandro, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Jenni Blong, Lara Pulver, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Marque Richardson, Carolyn Hennesy
Episode 9
Vampires celebrate the start of the holy war; anti-supernatural zealots put Sookie in danger.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars William Sanderson, Robert Patrick, Tanya Wright, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Marque Richardson, Tina Majorino, Jamie Gray Hyder
Episode 10
Bill puts a spin on the rising vampire violence; Jason uncovers a mysterious scroll.
Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Allan Hyde, Tara Buck, John Billingsley, Dale Raoul, Chloe Noelle, Kristina Anapau, Carolyn Hennesy, Peter Mensah
Episode 11
Bill slips into religious fervor; Sookie seeks insight from the faerie Elder.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Angela RobinsonGuest stars Robert Patrick, Kristina Anapau, Carolyn Hennesy, Peter Mensah, Brianna Brown, Camilla Luddington, Giles Matthey, Jessica Clark
Episode 12
Eric tries to save Bill from losing his humanity.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Robert Patrick, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Jenni Blong, Patricia Bethune, Kristina Anapau, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Marque Richardson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Anna PaquinSookie Stackhouse
Stephen MoyerBill Compton
Alexander SkarsgårdEric Northman
Sam TrammellSam Merlotte
Ryan KwantenJason Stackhouse
Jim ParrackHoyt Fortenberry
Nelsan EllisLafayette Reynolds
Carrie PrestonArlene Fowler
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