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True Blood
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.
- Created by:
- Alan Ball
- Cast:
- Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Sam Trammell
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Singapore, United States of America
- Network:
- HBO
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.3Strange Love
2008-09-07 · 58mAcross 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.7The First Taste
2008-09-14 · 54mAfter 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.2Mine
2008-09-21 · 52mTara 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.4Escape from Dragon House
2008-09-28 · 50mOne 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.9Sparks Fly Out
2008-10-05 · 55mBill 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.4Cold Ground
2008-10-12 · 52mSookie 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.9Burning House of Love
2008-10-19 · 53mSookie'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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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.7The Fourth Man in the Fire
2008-10-26 · 56mSookie 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.2Plaisir D'Amour
2008-11-02 · 53mBill 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9I Don't Wanna Know
2008-11-09 · 50mSam 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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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.0To Love Is to Bury
2008-11-16 · 53mSookie and Sam investigate her most recent vision; Jason helps clean up Amy's mess; Tara becomes angry with Lettie Mae; Lafayette visits a senator.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.3You'll Be the Death of Me
2008-11-23 · 53mSookie 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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Anna Paquin
Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer
Bill Compton
Alexander Skarsgård
Eric Northman
Sam Trammell
Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten
Jason Stackhouse
Nelsan Ellis
Lafayette Reynolds
Carrie Preston
Arlene Fowler
Rutina Wesley
Tara Thornton
Adina Porter
Lettie Mae Thornton
Chris Bauer
Andy Bellefleur