The BEST episodes of True Blood season 4

Every episode of True Blood season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of True Blood season 4!

Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.

Last Updated: 9/6/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Cold Grey Light of Dawn
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7.93
5275 votes

#1 - Cold Grey Light of Dawn

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2011

With Marnie empowered by spirits of the dead, Bill issues an unpopular order to save vampires from the light. Eric embraces his amnesia; Luna discovers Sam’s not the man she thought he was; Lafayette expands his consciousness; Pam gets a body peel; Andy’s date with Holly doesn’t go as planned; Jessica has doubts about her future with Hoyt; Alcide and Debbie join a new pack.

Directors: Michael Ruscio
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And When I Die
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7.93
5981 votes

#2 - And When I Die

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/11/2011

The souls of the dead rise up in Bon Temps. Sookie makes some important associations. Jesus and Lafayette's connection is imperiled. Sam and Luna imagine a happy and perfect future. Sookie and Tara are confronted by Debbie.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Soul of Fire
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7.84
5687 votes

#3 - Soul of Fire

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/4/2011

It's up to Sookie and her powers to keep Bill, Eric and Pam from harm. While Jesus casts a spell, Lafayette is totally absorbed by the past. Sams gets even with Marcus and Alcide deals with Debbie head on. Andy's foray into the forest is filled with deep, overwhelming emotion.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Mark Hudis
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Spellbound
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7.74
5545 votes

#4 - Spellbound

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/14/2011

Bill and Marnie get ready for an open confrontation. The King secures the loyalty of Sookie and Eric. Jason is conflicted emotionally. A spirit manipulates Lafayette for its own purposes. Sam must deal with Marcus who just happens to be Luna's ex.

Directors: Dan Minahan
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I Wish I Was the Moon
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7.74
5838 votes

#5 - I Wish I Was the Moon

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2011

Sookie searches for Jason under a full moon; Marnie connects with spirits of the past; Arlene and Terry cope with a suspicious inferno; Debbie urges Alcide to join a new werewolf community; Tommy trades places with Sam; Lafayette feels the spirit in Mexico; Eric surrenders to his King's will.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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Let's Get Out of Here
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7.74
5489 votes

#6 - Let's Get Out of Here

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/21/2011

Sookie tries to figure out how to fit both Bill and Eric into her life. Lafayette needs Jesus' help to rid him of the spirit that has taken over. Alcide is called upon by Marcus to help render assistance. Opposing ideas bring Bill into direct conflict with Nan. Marnie secretly plans out the strategy for her next step against the vampires in spite of Tara and Holly's apprehension about the outcome.

Directors: Romeo Tirone
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Burning Down the House
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7.66
5638 votes

#7 - Burning Down the House

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/28/2011

Bill needs Sookie to use her powers which results in breaking a spell. Jessica is implored to glamour Jason. Terry tries to help Andy with an intervention. Alcide reassesses his loyalties. Bill organizes the vampires to attack Marnie's Moon Goddess Emporium while Jesus, Lafayette, Sookie and Jason attempt to free Tara and Holly.

Writer: Nancy Oliver
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Me and the Devil
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7.65
5556 votes

#8 - Me and the Devil

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2011

Sookie nurtures Eric; Bill gets involved personally in the necromancy crisis; Pam takes the veil; Sam becomes Tommy's accomplice; Arlene and Terry look to religion to solve their problem; Jesus and Lafayette head to Mexico to harness a shaman's power; Jason convalesces.

Directors: Dan Minahan
Writer: Mark Hudis
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If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'?
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7.65
5974 votes

#9 - If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'?

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2011

Sookie makes a deal with Eric and reconnects with Alcide; Bill punishes an errant vampire and counsels a guilt-ridden Jessica; Jason is cast as a reluctant savior; Tommy eyes a scam and alienates Sam; Marnie flexes her newfound powers; Pam delivers an ultimatum to Lafayette, Tara and Jesus; Eric spoils Sookie's faerie reunion.

Directors: David Petrarca
Writer: Alan Ball
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You Smell Like Dinner
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7.65
5901 votes

#10 - You Smell Like Dinner

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2011

Sookie adjusts to Bon Temps' new realities; Bill reveals pieces of his past; Eric crashes a witches' meeting; Jason gets his wounds licked; Andy struggles with his addiction; Sam learns of Luna's special talents; Jessica satisfies her blood cravings; and Arlene witnesses strange behavior from her family.

Directors: Scott Winant
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She's Not There
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7.61
6408 votes

#11 - She's Not There

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2011

Sookie journeys away from Bon Temps; Eric and Bill try to win back the human public; Jason learns that no good deed goes unpunished; Tara finds refuge in close quarters; Sam bonds with his own; Hoyt and Jessica debate the dinner menu; Jesus urges Lafayette to join a coven; and Terry tries to alleviate Arlene’s fears about the baby.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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I'm Alive and on Fire
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7.56
5989 votes

#12 - I'm Alive and on Fire

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2011

Alcide helps Sookie hunt for Eric; Marnie searches for guidance to break a spell; Bill discovers a common bond with the Bellefleurs; Jason begs for liberation from Hotshot; Sam penetrates Luna's inner circle; Arlene sees the writing on the wall; Tommy returns to his roots.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Nancy Oliver
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