True Blood

Total Seasons :7Total Episodes : 80

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 Te...

True Blood

Episodes(12)

Strange Love

1. Strange Love

Across 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.

Air Date : 2008-09-07

The First Taste

2. The First Taste

After 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.

Air Date : 2008-09-14

Mine

3. Mine

Tara 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.

Air Date : 2008-09-21

Escape from Dragon House

4. Escape from Dragon House

One 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.

Air Date : 2008-09-28

Sparks Fly Out

5. Sparks Fly Out

Bill 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.

Air Date : 2008-10-05

Cold Ground

6. Cold Ground

Sookie 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.

Air Date : 2008-10-12

Burning House of Love

7. Burning House of Love

Sookie'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.

Air Date : 2008-10-19

The Fourth Man in the Fire

8. The Fourth Man in the Fire

Sookie 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.

Air Date : 2008-10-26

Plaisir D'Amour

9. Plaisir D'Amour

Bill 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.

Air Date : 2008-11-02

I Don't Wanna Know

10. I Don't Wanna Know

Sam shares a secret with Sookie; Lettie Mae and Tara celebrate; Jason and Amy debate what to do with Eddie; Bill faces a harsh penalty.

Air Date : 2008-11-09

To Love Is to Bury

11. To Love Is to Bury

Sookie and Sam investigate her most recent vision; Jason helps clean up Amy's mess; Tara becomes angry with Lettie Mae; Lafayette visits a senator.

Air Date : 2008-11-16

You'll Be the Death of Me

12. You'll Be the Death of Me

Sookie 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.

Air Date : 2008-11-23

Cast

Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin

(Sookie Stackhouse)

Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer

(Bill Compton)

Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård

(Eric Northman)

Sam Trammell
Sam Trammell

(Sam Merlotte)

Ryan Kwanten
Ryan Kwanten

(Jason Stackhouse)

Jim Parrack
Jim Parrack

(Hoyt Fortenberry)

Nelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis

(Lafayette Reynolds)

Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston

(Arlene Fowler)

Rutina Wesley
Rutina Wesley

(Tara Thornton)

Adina Porter
Adina Porter

(Lettie Mae Thornton)

Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer

(Andy Bellefleur)

William Sanderson
William Sanderson

(Bud Dearborne)

Lois Smith
Lois Smith

(Adele Stackhouse)

Michael Raymond-James
Michael Raymond-James

(Rene Lenier)

Kristin Bauer
Kristin Bauer

(Pam Ravenscroft)

Deborah Ann Woll
Deborah Ann Woll

(Jessica Hamby)

Todd Lowe
Todd Lowe

(Terry Bellefleur)

Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan

(Amy)

Lynn Collins
Lynn Collins

(Dawn Green)

John Billingsley
John Billingsley

(Mike Spencer)

Aisha Hinds
Aisha Hinds

(Miss Jeanette)

Stephen Root
Stephen Root

(Eddie)

Dale Raoul
Dale Raoul

(Maxine Fortenberry)

Raoul Max Trujillo
Raoul Max Trujillo

(Longshadow)

Graham Shiels
Graham Shiels

(Liam)

Michael McMillian
Michael McMillian

(Steve Newlin)

Jessica Tuck
Jessica Tuck

(Nan Flanagan)

Danielle Sapia
Danielle Sapia

(Maudette Pickens)

Andrew Rothenberg
Andrew Rothenberg

(Malcolm)

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

(Diane)

Danielle James
Danielle James

(Randi Sue)

Caleb Moody

(Royce)

Jeremy Denzlinger
Jeremy Denzlinger

(Wayne)

Kanin Howell
Kanin Howell

(Chuck)

John Rezig
John Rezig

(Kevin Ellis)

Stacie Rippy

(Cindy Marshall)

Karina Logue
Karina Logue

(Denise Rattray)

John Prosky
John Prosky

(Duke Smith)

Labon Hester

(Young Jason)

Zenali Turner

(Young Sookie)

James Parks
James Parks

(Mack Rattray)

Kevin McHale
Kevin McHale

(Neil Jones)

William Schallert
William Schallert

(Maire Norris)

Patrick Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher

(Chow)

Cheyenne Wilbur
Cheyenne Wilbur

(Oncle Bartlett)

Tess Parker

(Rosie)

Avion Baker
Avion Baker

(Young Tara)

Cheryl Lyone
Cheryl Lyone

(Vampire Dancer GO-GO Dancer)

Lorna Scott
Lorna Scott

(Sav-A-Bunch Shopper)

Josh Kelly
Josh Kelly

(Frat Boy)

Jeffrey Nicholas Brown
Jeffrey Nicholas Brown

(Corbett Stackhouse)

Randy Oglesby
Randy Oglesby

(Theodore Newlin)

Cedric Pendleton
Cedric Pendleton

(Terrell)

Roberta Orlandi
Roberta Orlandi

(Janella)

Jenni Blong
Jenni Blong

(Michelle Stackhouse)

Nicholas Gonzalez
Nicholas Gonzalez

(Jerry)

Patricia Bethune
Patricia Bethune

(Jane Bodehouse)

Melanie MacQueen
Melanie MacQueen

(Faye Lebvre)

Scott Alan Smith
Scott Alan Smith

(Dr. Offutt)

Mariana Klaveno
Mariana Klaveno

(Lorena Krasiki)

Caleb Steinmeyer

(Tolliver Humphries)

Michael Bofshever
Michael Bofshever

(Orry Dawson)

Catheryn Brockett

(Lurlene Butterman)

Adam Leadbeater

(Karl)

Judy Prescott
Judy Prescott

(Sue Ann Merlotte)

Jessica Stroup
Jessica Stroup

(Sorority Girl)

Gregg Lee

(Pool player)

Martin Spanjers
Martin Spanjers

(Young Sam)

Cody Christian
Cody Christian

(Screaming Boy)

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