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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
A group flees the Authority compound in the wake of Bill's reincarnation; Sam, Luna and Emma evade guards; Alcide learns about the packmaster job; Andy parents newborn human-faerie hybrids; Governor Truman Burrell vows open season on vampires.
Directed by Stephen MoyerWritten by Raelle TuckerGuest stars Todd Lowe, Janina Gavankar, Rutger Hauer, Robert Patrick, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Jenni Blong, Chloe Noelle, Dale Dickey
Episode 2
Jason and Sookie meet a long-lost relative; Tara is victimized by a new government weapon; Eric attempts to thwart the governor's anti-vampire initiatives; Sookie is drawn to a stranger; Alcide and Martha confront Sam about Emma's future.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Angela RobinsonGuest stars Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Rutger Hauer, Luke Grimes, Robert Patrick, Chloe Noelle, Dale Dickey, Jamie Gray Hyder
Episode 3
Eric is irate about Burrell's aggression towards vampires; Bill enlists an innovator to synthesize a new type of blood; Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her; Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole; Steve Newlin struggles with his past.
Directed by Howard DeutchWritten by Mark HudisGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Tara Buck, Rutger Hauer, Robert Patrick, Chloe Noelle, Dale Dickey
Episode 4
Sookie confronts her growing attraction to the mysterious Ben. Eric counters Burrell’s brutal anti-vampire initiatives by hitting his nemesis where it hurts the most. Growing up all too quickly, Andy’s faerie daughters end up keeping dangerous company. Sam and Nicole make a connection. Bill tasks Takahashi to synthesize a new kind of blood.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Alexander WooGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Tara Buck, Rutger Hauer, Robert Patrick, Chloe Noelle
Episode 5
Wanting to finally learn the truth about her past Sookie recruits Lafayette to summon her parents while Warlow relives the events that led him back to Lilith after thousands of years, Eric and Tara attempt to rescue Pam.
Directed by Michael RuscioWritten by Angela RobinsonGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Robert Patrick, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Jenni Blong, Jessica Clark
Episode 6
Sookie escapes to a Fae land where Bill cannot influence her. Bill decides to seek Lillith's advice. Eric, Pam, Nora, Jason and Jessica are in danger.
Directed by Howard DeutchWritten by Kenneth DanielGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes, Robert Patrick, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Chloe Noelle
Episode 7
Eric pledges loyalty to Bill as a last resort to save Nora. A tragedy close to home forces Sam to ignore the warnings of Alcide and return to Bon Temps. Jessica shows her gratitude to James, a prisoner.
Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Kate BarnowGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes, Robert Patrick, Laurel Weber, Courtney Ford
Episode 8
Sookie faces a major dilemma in deciding whether to broker a deal between Warlow and Bill. Over in vamp camp, Jason gets to know Violet, while Sarah goes to extremes to keep Tru Blood flowing. Alcide makes a decision that will impact the futures of Nicole and Sam.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Robin VeithGuest stars Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes, Courtney Ford, Marque Richardson, Jamie Gray Hyder
Episode 9
A desperate Bill tries to ferry Warlow away from the faerie plain, but Sookie is having none of it. Meanwhile, Eric arrives at vamp camp, looking to inflict serious human damage. In Bon Temps, friends and family take emotional turns remembering a fallen neighbor. Bill feels the pull of Lilith’s sirens.
Directed by Romeo TironeWritten by Brian BucknerGuest stars Adina Porter, Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Tara Buck, Luke Grimes, Patricia Bethune
Episode 10
Jason feels a vampire attraction firsthand; and Bill finds that salvation isn't free. Meanwhile, Sookie considers her future with Warlow as a new crisis poses a threat to humans and vampires alike.
Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Kate BarnowGuest stars Adina Porter, Amelia Rose Blaire, Bailey Noble, Tara Buck, Rutger Hauer, Luke Grimes, Laurel Weber, Gregg Daniel
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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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