The WORST episodes of True Blood
Every episode of True Blood ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of True Blood!
Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.
#1 - Strange Love
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2008
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.
#3 - The First Taste
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2008
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.
#4 - Fire in the Hole
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2014
Sookie comes up with a dangerous plan; Lafayette gets high with James; Jason considers a future with Violet; Willa must find a new place to stay; Pam tries to get Eric to return to Louisiana.
#5 - Jesus Gonna Be Here
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2014
A band of rogue H-vamps attacks Bon Temps; Sookie seeks refuge from accusations; Bill gets help from an unexpected source.
#6 - Burning House of Love
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2008
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.
#7 - I Found You
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2014
A group of hostages seek liberation; Sookie and Jason visit a neighboring town in search of clues; Lettie Mae turns to Willa to channel her family past; Vince stirs up his fellow vigilantes; Pam searches for her maker.
#8 - The Fourth Man in the Fire
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2008
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.
#9 - Cold Ground
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2008
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.
#10 - Frenzy
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/2009
With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Jessica tests Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine.
#11 - Scratches
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2009
Bill and Eric team up to save Sookie from a mysterious creature. Jason has second thoughts about the Light of Day retreat anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. Sam leaves town after alienating everyone. Jessica heads over to Merlotte's, where a smitten Hoyt falls for her. Tara is attracted to Eggs but is rudely interrupted by a fog.
#12 - Nothing But the Blood
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2009
A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's relationship with Bill is tested when she learns about Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
#13 - Sparks Fly Out
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2008
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.
#14 - Thank You
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/2014
Sookie weighs a future with and without Bill. Eric and Pam struggle with their uncomfortable partnership with Mr. Gus. Sam makes a choice, while Andy comes upon an unexpected inheritance.
#15 - Death is Not the End
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2014
Sam, Sookie and Jason become the bearers of bad news; Pam recalls the events that led her and Eric to Shreveport; Bill and Jessica get nourishment from unexpected sources; Sookie gathers a band of vampires and humans to track down the H-Vamps.
#16 - It Hurts Me Too
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2010
In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Mississippi in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard. Haunted by visions from his past, Bill makes a surprising pledge of allegiance.
#17 - Never Let Me Go
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2009
While in Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own; Jason is rewarded for his hard work at the Light of Day boot camp; Eric shares a secret about his past with Bill. Lafayette is given his job back.
#18 - Escape From Dragon House
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2008
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.
#19 - To Love Is to Bury
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/2008
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.
#20 - Shake and Fingerpop
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2009
Bill and Sookie travel to Dallas to carry out Eric's mission; Jason falls victim to a practical joke; Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara.
#21 - I Don't Wanna Know
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2008
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.
#22 - Keep This Party Going
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2009
Sookie is forced to babysits Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes an impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve and Sarah Newlin. While one of his fellow campers, Amanda Jane with her band, the God Rockets, livens the spirits at camp with their hit single, Jesus Asked Me Out Today. Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte's patrons.
#23 - You're No Good
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2013
Eric is irate about Burrell's aggression towards vampires; Bill enlists an innovator to synthesize a new type of blood; Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her; Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole; Steve Newlin struggles with his past.
#24 - Dead Meat
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2013
Sookie must make a decision about brokering a deal between Warlow and Bill; Jason gets to know Violet; Sarah goes to extremes to keep Tru Blood flowing; Alcide makes a decision that impacts Sam and Nicole.
#25 - Who Are You, Really?
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2013
A group flees the Authority compound in the wake of Bill's reincarnation; Sam, Luna and Emma evade guards; Alcide learns about the packmaster job; Andy parents newborn human-faerie hybrids; Governor Truman Burrell vows open season on vampires.