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GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER
"Thou shall not crave thy neighbor."
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.
Created By
Alan Ball
Network
HBO
Episodes
80
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
25 countries
Rakuten TV
12 countries
Max
9 countries
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
Crave
1 country
Now TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
True Blood has 7 seasons with 80 episodes spanning 2008-2014.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 2,007 votes, True Blood is considered highly rated.
Year context
True Blood first aired 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (18)
Anna Paquin
Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer
Bill Compton
Alexander Skarsgård
Eric Northman
Sam Trammell
Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten
Jason Stackhouse
Nelsan Ellis
Lafayette Reynolds
Carrie Preston
Arlene Fowler
Rutina Wesley
Tara Thornton
Adina Porter
Lettie Mae Thornton
Chris Bauer
Andy Bellefleur
Anna Camp
Sarah Newlin
Jurnee Smollett
Nicole Wright
Amelia Rose Blaire
Willa Burrell
Kristin Bauer
Pam Ravenscroft
Deborah Ann Woll
Jessica Hamby
Lauren Bowles
Holly Cleary
Bailey Noble
Adilyn Bellefleur
Nathan Parsons
James
SEASONS (7 seasons, 80 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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…
02
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…
03
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,…
04
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…
05
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…
06
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…
07
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…
08
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…
09
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;…
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.
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.
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…
SEASON 2
01
Nothing But the Blood
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…
02
Keep This Party Going
Sookie is forced to babysit Jessica and the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes an…
03
Scratches
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…
04
Shake and Fingerpop
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.
05
Never Let Me Go
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…
06
Hard-Hearted Hannah
Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Bill is shocked when a vampire from his past resurfaces in Dallas and keeps him hostage.…
07
Release Me
Drunken Andy helps Sam escape from Maryann's clasp. Sookie uncovers the traitor. Sam confront Daphne to discover Maryann is a Maenad. Jason gets caught fleeing…
08
Timebomb
Sookie's captivity takes an unexpected turn; Sam makes a gruesome discovery at Merlotte's; Tara and Eggs eat a mysterious meal prepared by Maryann; Jason pays…
09
I Will Rise Up
A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay, and ends up getting inside her head. Later, Sookie and Jason bond over their…
10
New World in My View
Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Lured to Merlotte’s by Arlene, Sam and Andy find cold comfort…
11
Frenzy
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…
12
Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting Sookie to be Maid of Honor at the bloody nuptials.…
SEASON 3
01
Bad Blood
Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill; Andy urges Jason to stay the course; Sam reconnects with his past; Tara seeks refuge from her…
02
Beautifully Broken
Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power. Eric remembers his past; Sam tests the strength of his family…
03
It Hurts Me Too
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…
04
9 Crimes
Sookie joins Alcide at a raucous engagement party for his former fiancee. Bill "procures" dinner for Russell and Lorena. Sam brokers a deal with Tommy…
05
Trouble
Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf "packmaster" for advice on how to deal with Russell's minions. Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who's completed…
06
I Got a Right to Sing the Blues
Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena's hands. Fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes…
07
Hitting the Ground
Sookie's attempt to rescue Bill has unforseen consequences. Meanwhile, Jason seeks the truth about Crystal. Sam must step in when Tommy gets involved in a…
08
Night on the Sun
While Sookie must rethink her relationship with Bill, he reconciles with Jessica. As Russell decides what he's going to do next, Sophie-Anne relocates her residence.…
09
Everything Is Broken
The Vampire Rights Amendment is close to being ratified so Nan confronts Eric at Fangtasia about the whereabouts of the Magister. Russell vows revenge against…
10
I Smell a Rat
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…
11
Fresh Blood
Bill wants to earn back Sookie's trust but once again brings her close to danger. Eric tempts Russell with "ultimate vampire dream". Jason tries to…
12
Evil Is Going On
Eric plots his revenge against Russell; Sookie considers a new life without Bill; Tara discovers some surprising news about Sam; Jason finds a new calling;…
SEASON 4
01
She's Not There
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…
02
You Smell Like Dinner
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…
03
If You Love Me, Why am I Dyin'?
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…
04
I'm Alive and On Fire
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…
05
Me and the Devil
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…
06
I Wish I Was the Moon
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…
07
Cold Grey Light of Dawn
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…
08
Spellbound
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…
09
Let's Get Out of Here
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…
10
Burning Down the House
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…
11
Soul of Fire
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…
12
And When I Die
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…
SEASON 5
01
Turn! Turn! Turn!
Sookie and Lafayette clean up the mess. Bill and Eric have a visit from the Vampire authority. Sam and Alcide come to terms with an…
02
Authority Always Wins
Tara resurfaces in Bom Temps. Pam recalls her human life when she met Eric.
03
Whatever I Am, You Made Me
Bill and Eric barter for their lives with Roman, the head of the Authority; Jason reunites with his old high school teacher; Sookie searches for…
04
We'll Meet Again
Eric and Bill fear for their lives; Lafayette puts Sookie’s life in danger; Roman and Salome root out a Council traitor.
05
Let's Boot and Rally
Bill and Eric turn to Sookie for help with Russell’s whereabouts; Jason has a disturbing dream.
06
Hopeless
Bill and Eric must now face Russell again after Roman is killed by him; Sookie and Jason go to a faery club where their family's…
07
In the Beginning
Salome reveals her true allegiances; Sookie embraces her human side; Sam sniffs out some perps; Alcide braces for a fight.
08
Somebody That I Used to Know
The Authority revels in a new direction; Sookie and Jason visit the site of their parents’ deaths; Luna gets stuck on Sam.
09
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Vampires celebrate the start of the holy war; anti-supernatural zealots put Sookie in danger.
10
Gone, Gone, Gone
Bill puts a spin on the rising vampire violence; Jason uncovers a mysterious scroll.
11
Sunset
Bill slips into religious fervor; Sookie seeks insight from the faerie Elder.
12
Save Yourself
Eric tries to save Bill from losing his humanity.
SEASON 6
01
Who Are You, Really?
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…
02
The Sun
Jason and Sookie meet a long-lost relative; Tara is victimized by a new government weapon; Eric attempts to thwart the governor's anti-vampire initiatives; Sookie is…
03
You're No Good
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…
04
At Last
Sookie confronts her growing attraction to the mysterious Ben. Eric counters Burrell’s brutal anti-vampire initiatives by hitting his nemesis where it hurts the most. Growing…
05
F*ck the Pain Away
Wanting to finally learn the truth about her past Sookie recruits Lafayette to summon her parents while Warlow relives the events that led him back…
06
Don't You Feel Me
Sookie escapes to a Fae land where Bill cannot influence her. Bill decides to seek Lillith's advice. Eric, Pam, Nora, Jason and Jessica are in…
07
In the Evening
Eric pledges loyalty to Bill as a last resort to save Nora. A tragedy close to home forces Sam to ignore the warnings of Alcide…
08
Dead Meat
Sookie faces a major dilemma in deciding whether to broker a deal between Warlow and Bill. Over in vamp camp, Jason gets to know Violet,…
09
Life Matters
A desperate Bill tries to ferry Warlow away from the faerie plain, but Sookie is having none of it. Meanwhile, Eric arrives at vamp camp,…
10
Radioactive
Jason feels a vampire attraction firsthand; and Bill finds that salvation isn't free. Meanwhile, Sookie considers her future with Warlow as a new crisis poses…
SEASON 7
01
Jesus Gonna Be Here
A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame…
02
I Found You
A trio of hostages taken in the Bellefleur’s attack looks to a familiar face as a possible liberator from the H-vamps. Sookie and Jason visit…
03
Fire in the Hole
Sookie hatches a dangerous plan to take down the H-Vamps, even as Vince and his armed vigilantes pose an equally serious threat. Lafayette gets high…
04
Death is Not the End
In the aftermath of yet another bloodbath, Sam, Sookie and Jason find themselves the bearers of bad news in Bon Temps and beyond. Pam recalls…
05
Lost Cause
Exhausted from her recent travails, Sookie finds herself the unwilling host of a festive mainstreaming party in Bon Temps. In search of an elusive adversary,…
06
Karma
Eric and Pam find a new ally in their search for a common enemy; Sookie makes a startling discovery that forces her to rethink her…
07
May Be the Last Time
Sookie looks for a miracle; Eric and Pam zero in on Sarah Newlin; Adilyn and Wade seek protection from Violet.
08
Almost Home
Eric mulls his options; Sookie puts her life on the line for Bill; Lettie Mae finds closure; Violet has revenge on her mind.
09
Love Is to Die
Bill alienates Sookie; Hoyt remembers the past; Eric faces a dilemma.
10
Thank You
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…
SERIES INFO
7
Seasons
80
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Alan Ball
NETWORKS (1)
HBO
AWARDS (7)
G
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
2011
WON
B
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series
2009
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
2008
WON
B
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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, 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.
Where can I watch True Blood?
True Blood is available on Disney+, Rakuten TV, Max, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Crave. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does True Blood have?
True Blood has 7 seasons with 80 episodes total.
Who created True Blood?
True Blood was created by Alan Ball.
Who stars in True Blood?
The cast of True Blood includes Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten.
What is the rating of True Blood?
True Blood has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 2,007 votes on TMDB.
Is True Blood still running?
True Blood has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
Mystery