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.

Last Updated: 3/17/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Strange Love
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7.23
6666 votes

#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.

Directors: Alan Ball
Writer: Alan Ball
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The First Taste
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7.31
5180 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Mine
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7.31
4697 votes

#3 - Mine

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2008

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.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Alan Ball
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Fire in the Hole
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7.38
2917 votes

#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.

Directors: Lee Rose
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Burning House of Love
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7.38
4455 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Marcos Siega
Writer: Chris Offutt
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The Fourth Man in the Fire
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7.39
4395 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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Frenzy
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7.40
4084 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Alan Ball
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Cold Ground
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7.40
4549 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Nick Gomez
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Jesus Gonna Be Here
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7.40
3140 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Stephen Moyer
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Scratches
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7.40
4356 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Nothing But the Blood
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7.41
4113 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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Thank You
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7.42
2838 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Sparks Fly Out
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7.42
4469 votes

#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.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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I Found You
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7.43
2968 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
Writer: Kate Barnow
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It Hurts Me Too
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7.45
6073 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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Shake and Fingerpop
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7.47
4523 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Alan Ball
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Never Let Me Go
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7.48
4202 votes

#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.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Nancy Oliver
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I Don't Wanna Know
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7.49
4284 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Scott Winant
Writer: Chris Offutt
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Escape From Dragon House
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7.49
4394 votes

#19 - 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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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Keep This Party Going
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7.49
4266 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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To Love Is to Bury
star
7.50
4185 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Nancy Oliver
Writer: Nancy Oliver
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Death is Not the End
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7.52
2954 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Gregg Fienberg
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I Smell a Rat
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7.54
5918 votes

#23 - I Smell a Rat

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2010

Sookie is warned about the dangers she will have to deal with. Dark memories surface for Sam. Arlene must ask Holly for help while Jason faces unexpected dealings with Tara and Crystal. Jesus' interest in V's qualities is aroused. Arlene seeks out Holly for help. Russell vows to inflict punishment on his enemies. After precautions, Eric satisfies a wish.

Directors: Elisabeth Finch
Writer: Kate Barnow
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I'm Alive and on Fire
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7.56
5969 votes

#24 - 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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You're No Good
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7.56
3478 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
Writer: Mark Hudis
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