Plot Overview
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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Season & Episode Breakdown
Specials 18 episodes
- 1 Unaired Pilot 2008-06-16
- 2 True Blood-Lines: A New Type 2008-09-01
- 3 True Blood-Lines: Vampire Legends 2008-09-01
- 4 True Blood-Making of the Opening Sequence Featurette 2008-09-01
- 5 In Focus: Vampires in America 2008-06-21
- 6 Minisode: Eric & Pam 2010-04-28
- 7 Minisode: Jessica 2010-05-05
- 8 Minisode: Sookie, Tara & Lafayette 2010-05-11
- 9 Minisode: Sam 2010-05-18
- 10 The Vampire Report: Special Edition 2010-05-25
- 11 Minisode: Bill 2010-05-25
- 12 Minisode: Jason 2010-06-02
- 13 Season 4 Sneak Peak 2011-06-15
- 14 A Farewell to Bon Temps 2014-06-16
- 15 Snoop Dogg "Oh Sookie" Music Video 2014-06-17
- 16 Minisode Collection
- 17 Fellowship of the Sun: Reflections of Light
- 18 True Blood: The Final Touches 2012-05-29
Season 1 12 episodes
The first season of the American television drama series True Blood premiered on September 7, 2008 and concluded on November 23, 2008. It consists of 12 episodes, each running approximately 55 minutes in length and was, for the most part, based on the novel Dead Until Dark, the first entry in The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris. The story takes place in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, two years after vampires have made their presence known to mankind, and follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse as she attempts to solve a series of murders that seem to be motivated by a hatred of vampires.
HBO broadcast the first season on Sunday nights at 9:00 pm in the United States, with a repeat showing at 11:00 pm. The complete first season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 19, 2009.
- 1 Strange Love 2008-09-07
- 2 The First Taste 2008-09-14
- 3 Mine 2008-09-21
- 4 Escape from Dragon House 2008-09-28
- 5 Sparks Fly Out 2008-10-05
- 6 Cold Ground 2008-10-12
- 7 Burning House of Love 2008-10-19
- 8 The Fourth Man in the Fire 2008-10-26
- 9 Plaisir D'Amour 2008-11-02
- 10 I Don't Wanna Know 2008-11-09
- 11 To Love Is to Bury 2008-11-16
- 12 You'll Be the Death of Me 2008-11-23
Season 2 12 episodes
The second season of the television series True Blood commenced airing in the United States on June 14, 2009, concluded on September 13, 2009, and contains 12 episodes. It is loosely based on the second novel of The Southern Vampire Mysteries, Living Dead in Dallas.
The second season explores telepath Sookie Stackhouse's relationship with her vampire lover, Bill Compton. It also introduces a number of sub-plots involving the anti-vampire Fellowship of the Sun church and Jason Stackhouse's indoctrination into the church by its leaders, Rev Steve Newlin and his wife Sarah. It also expands the role of Maryann Forrester, a powerful supernatural creature, who slowly gains control over the people of Bon Temps. Sookie and Bill travel to Dallas to help Eric find his maker, a two-thousand-year-old vampire named Godric, who has gone missing and is believed to have been kidnapped by the Fellowship of the Sun.
- 1 Nothing But the Blood 2009-06-14
- 2 Keep This Party Going 2009-06-21
- 3 Scratches 2009-06-28
- 4 Shake and Fingerpop 2009-07-12
- 5 Never Let Me Go 2009-07-19
- 6 Hard-Hearted Hannah 2009-07-26
- 7 Release Me 2009-08-02
- 8 Timebomb 2009-08-09
- 9 I Will Rise Up 2009-08-16
- 10 New World in My View 2009-08-23
- 11 Frenzy 2009-08-30
- 12 Beyond Here Lies Nothin' 2009-09-13
Season 3 12 episodes
The third season of the television series True Blood premiered on June 13, 2010 simultaneously on HBO and HBO Canada. It concluded its run on September 12, 2010 and contained 12 episodes, bringing the series total to 36. It loosely follows the plot of the third novel of The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Club Dead.
- 1 Bad Blood 2010-06-13
- 2 Beautifully Broken 2010-06-20
- 3 It Hurts Me Too 2010-06-27
- 4 9 Crimes 2010-07-11
- 5 Trouble 2010-07-18
- 6 I Got a Right to Sing the Blues 2010-07-25
- 7 Hitting the Ground 2010-08-01
- 8 Night on the Sun 2010-08-08
- 9 Everything Is Broken 2010-08-15
- 10 I Smell a Rat 2010-08-22
- 11 Fresh Blood 2010-08-29
- 12 Evil Is Going On 2010-09-12
Season 4 12 episodes
The fourth season of the television series True Blood contains 12 episodes, bringing the series total to 48. The season premiered on June 26, 2011. Though the storyline picks twelve and a half months after the events of season three; the season still begins immediately after final scene of "Evil Is Going On". It is loosely based on the fourth novel in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Dead to the World.
- 1 She's Not There 2011-06-26
- 2 You Smell Like Dinner 2011-07-03
- 3 If You Love Me, Why am I Dyin'? 2011-07-10
- 4 I'm Alive and On Fire 2011-07-17
- 5 Me and the Devil 2011-07-24
- 6 I Wish I Was the Moon 2011-07-31
- 7 Cold Grey Light of Dawn 2011-08-07
- 8 Spellbound 2011-08-14
- 9 Let's Get Out of Here 2011-08-21
- 10 Burning Down the House 2011-08-28
- 11 Soul of Fire 2011-09-04
- 12 And When I Die 2011-09-11
Season 5 12 episodes
The fifth season of the HBO supernatural drama series True Blood premiered on June 10, 2012 and features twelve episodes, bringing the series total to 60. It picks up right after the events of season four. It is loosely based on the fifth book in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Dead as a Doornail, but incorporates much more of the following books than the previous seasons have.
- 1 Turn! Turn! Turn! 2012-06-10
- 2 Authority Always Wins 2012-06-17
- 3 Whatever I Am, You Made Me 2012-06-24
- 4 We'll Meet Again 2012-07-01
- 5 Let's Boot and Rally 2012-07-08
- 6 Hopeless 2012-07-15
- 7 In the Beginning 2012-07-22
- 8 Somebody That I Used to Know 2012-07-29
- 9 Everybody Wants to Rule the World 2012-08-05
- 10 Gone, Gone, Gone 2012-08-12
- 11 Sunset 2012-08-19
- 12 Save Yourself 2012-08-26
Season 6 10 episodes
The sixth season of the HBO supernatural drama series True Blood premiered on June 16, 2013. The season had an abbreviated run of ten episodes, as opposed to the usual twelve, partially to accommodate the pregnancy of lead actress Anna Paquin. It is also the first season not to be primarily based on the corresponding novel in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, instead taking elements from multiple books in the series.
- 1 Who Are You, Really? 2013-06-16
- 2 The Sun 2013-06-23
- 3 You're No Good 2013-06-30
- 4 At Last 2013-07-07
- 5 F*ck the Pain Away 2013-07-14
- 6 Don't You Feel Me 2013-07-21
- 7 In the Evening 2013-07-28
- 8 Dead Meat 2013-08-04
- 9 Life Matters 2013-08-11
- 10 Radioactive 2013-08-18
Season 7 10 episodes
- 1 Jesus Gonna Be Here 2014-06-22
- 2 I Found You 2014-06-29
- 3 Fire in the Hole 2014-07-06
- 4 Death is Not the End 2014-07-13
- 5 Lost Cause 2014-07-20
- 6 Karma 2014-07-27
- 7 May Be the Last Time 2014-08-03
- 8 Almost Home 2014-08-10
- 9 Love Is to Die 2014-08-17
- 10 Thank You 2014-08-24
Critical Reception & Ratings
True Blood is rated 7.6 out of 10 by viewers — 2,160 votes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is True Blood about?
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, governm
How many seasons and episodes does True Blood have?
7 seasons and 80 episodes.
Is True Blood still airing, and will there be another season?
This series has ended. It finished after 7 seasons and 80 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.
Who stars in True Blood?
Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Nelsan Ellis.
Who is the director of True Blood?
Adam Davidson.
When was True Blood released?
2008.
Where can I watch True Blood?
Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.
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