True Blood: Season 1

What Season 1 of True Blood

Season 1 Episodes

1. 

   1x01 Strange Love

   Sep 7, 2008 · 58 min · ★ 7.3

   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.

   Directing: Alan Ball · Writing: Alan Ball · Starring: Jessica Tuck, Lorna Scott, Lynn Collins, Danielle Sapia

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   1x02 The First Taste

   Sep 14, 2008 · 54 min · ★ 7.7

   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.

   Directing: Alan Ball, Scott Winant · Writing: Alan Ball · Starring: Todd Lowe, Jessica Tuck, Lynn Collins, Danielle Sapia

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   1x03 Mine

   Sep 21, 2008 · 52 min · ★ 7.2

   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.

   Directing: John Dahl · Writing: Alan Ball · Starring: Michael McMillian, Lynn Collins, Andrew Rothenberg, Roberta Orlandi

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   1x04 Escape from Dragon House

   Sep 28, 2008 · 50 min · ★ 7.4

   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.

   Directing: Michael Lehmann · Writing: Brian Buckner · Starring: Kristin Bauer, Lynn Collins, John Billingsley, Labon Hester

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   1x05 Sparks Fly Out

   Oct 5, 2008 · 55 min · ★ 7.9

   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.

   Directing: Daniel Minahan · Writing: Alexander Woo · Starring: Todd Lowe, Mariana Klaveno, William Schallert, Dale Raoul

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   1x06 Cold Ground

   Oct 12, 2008 · 52 min · ★ 7.4

   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.

   Directing: Nick Gomez · Writing: Raelle Tucker · Starring: Todd Lowe, John Billingsley, Kevin McHale, William Schallert

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   1x07 Burning House of Love

   Oct 19, 2008 · 53 min · ★ 7.9

   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.

   Directing: Marcos Siega · Writing: Chris Offutt · Starring: Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Andrew Rothenberg, Zenali Turner

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   1x08 The Fourth Man in the Fire

   Oct 26, 2008 · 56 min · ★ 7.7

   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.

   Directing: Michael Lehmann · Writing: Alexander Woo · Starring: Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Michael McMillian, Tara Buck

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   1x09 Plaisir D'Amour

   Nov 2, 2008 · 53 min · ★ 7.2

   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.

   Directing: Anthony Hemingway · Writing: Brian Buckner · Starring: Kristin Bauer, Jessica Tuck, Tara Buck, Aisha Hinds

10. 

    1x10 I Don't Wanna Know

    Nov 9, 2008 · 50 min · ★ 7.9

    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.

    Directing: Scott Winant · Writing: Chris Offutt · Starring: Michelle Forbes, Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll

11. 

    1x11 To Love Is to Bury

    Nov 16, 2008 · 53 min · ★ 8.0

    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.

    Directing: Nancy Oliver · Writing: Nancy Oliver · Starring: Michelle Forbes, Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll

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    1x12 You'll Be the Death of Me Season Finale

    Nov 23, 2008 · 53 min · ★ 8.4

    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.

    Directing: Alan Ball · Writing: Raelle Tucker · Starring: Michelle Forbes, Mehcad Brooks, Todd Lowe, Kristin Bauer

Season 1 Cast

Anna PaquinSookie Stackhouse12 episodes

Stephen MoyerBill Compton12 episodes

Alexander SkarsgårdEric Northman12 episodes

Sam TrammellSam Merlotte12 episodes

Ryan KwantenJason Stackhouse12 episodes

Jim ParrackHoyt Fortenberry12 episodes

Nelsan EllisLafayette Reynolds12 episodes

Carrie PrestonArlene Fowler12 episodes

Rutina WesleyTara Thornton12 episodes

Adina PorterLettie Mae Thornton12 episodes

Chris BauerAndy Bellefleur12 episodes

William SandersonBud Dearborne12 episodes

Lois SmithAdele Stackhouse12 episodes

Michael Raymond-JamesRene Lenier12 episodes

Kristin BauerPam Ravenscroft12 episodes

Deborah Ann WollJessica Hamby12 episodes

Todd LoweTerry Bellefleur8 episodes

Lizzy CaplanAmy6 episodes

Lynn CollinsDawn Green5 episodes

John BillingsleyMike Spencer4 episodes

Aisha HindsMiss Jeanette4 episodes

Stephen RootEddie4 episodes

Dale RaoulMaxine Fortenberry4 episodes

Laurel WeberLisa Fowler4 episodes

Where to Watch Season 1 of True Blood