True Blood

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.

First Air Date: 2008-09-07

Last Air Date: 2014-08-24

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 80

Created By: Alan Ball

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton
Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman
Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse
Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds
Carrie Preston as Arlene Fowler
Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton
Chris Bauer as Andy Bellefleur
Kristin Bauer as Pam Ravenscroft

Seasons

Specials (2008) - (18 Episodes)

Season 1 (2008) - (12 Episodes)

Season 2 (2009) - (12 Episodes)

Season 3 (2010) - (12 Episodes)

Season 4 (2011) - (12 Episodes)

Season 5 (2012) - (12 Episodes)

Season 6 (2013) - (10 Episodes)

Season 7 (2014) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (2008)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Unaired Pilot (2008-06-16)

Very similar to the aired pilot called Strange Love, except the actor who plays Tara Thornton in this version is Brook Kerr instead of Rutina Wesley. This version was released online around the middle of June 2008.
Ep. 2: True Blood-Lines: A New Type (2008-09-01)

A special featurette about the all-new HBO drama series True Blood.
Ep. 3: True Blood-Lines: Vampire Legends (2008-09-01)

A special featurette about the all-new HBO drama series True Blood.
Ep. 4: True Blood-Making of the Opening Sequence Featurette (2008-09-01)

A truly hand-made sequence for one of the most watched dramatic series in HBO’s history. The final edit contains over 65 shots comprised of original documentary, studio, tabletop photography and found footage. 6 separate shoots took place in Louisiana, Seattle, Chicago on 7 different still, film, and video cameras.
Ep. 5: In Focus: Vampires in America (2008-06-21)

A fictionalised current affairs news program which chronicles the existence of vampires, from the revelation of their existence to their integration into society.
Ep. 6: Minisode: Eric & Pam (2010-04-28)

Eric and Pam are trying out new dancers for Fangtasia. One in particular, Yvetta catches Eric's eye, and Pam's as well. But Eric is less than willing to share with his ancient friend.
Ep. 7: Minisode: Jessica (2010-05-05)

Jessica is on the hunt in a local haunt when she is set upon by a man who begins preaching the word of God to her.
Ep. 8: Minisode: Sookie, Tara & Lafayette (2010-05-11)

Sookie and Tara get into an argument on the dangers of dating a vampire when Tara wonders where Bill's money comes from. Lafayette intervenes when the argument turns heated.
Ep. 9: Minisode: Sam (2010-05-18)

Sam feels the need to mark their territory by destroying "The God Who Comes".
Ep. 10: The Vampire Report: Special Edition (2010-05-25)

Check out the past year's biggest stories in vampire news, politics and popular culture in the the special edition of The Perspective with Victoria Davis
Ep. 11: Minisode: Bill (2010-05-25)

While getting ready to meet Sookie for their date, Bill gets a visit from a jewelry saleswoman (Beth Grant) who makes an indecent proposition.
Ep. 12: Minisode: Jason (2010-06-02)

Jason begs the help of Jesus, God, Mary Magdalene, Buddha, Allah, Scientology and aliens.
Ep. 13: Season 4 Sneak Peak (2011-06-15)

The fourth season of True Blood will contain 12 episodes: the first, titled “She’s Not There,” will air Sunday, June 26, 2011, on HBO. It will be loosely based on the fourth novel in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Dead to the World.
Ep. 14: A Farewell to Bon Temps (2014-06-16)

Say goodbye to 'True Blood' with this behind-the-scenes special that looks at the series as it enters its 7th and final season.
Ep. 15: Snoop Dogg "Oh Sookie" Music Video (2014-06-17)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 16: Minisode Collection

Collection of all minisodes
Ep. 17: Fellowship of the Sun: Reflections of Light

Rules to live by with Fellowship of the Sun leaders Steve and Sarah Newlin.
Ep. 18: True Blood: The Final Touches (2012-05-29)

Join Alan Ball as he reveals an exclusive, never-before-seen glimpse in the post production process of True Blood.