True Blood

10 Best Episodes of True Blood - Season 1

True Blood is an American television drama series created and produced by Alan Ball. It is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, detailing the co-existence of vampires and humans in Bon Temps, a fictional, small town in northwestern Louisiana. The series centers on the adventures of Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress with an otherworldly quality.

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True Blood - S1E1

#12 - Strange Love (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1615 votes.

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#11 - The First Taste (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 1221 votes.

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#10 - Mine (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 1085 votes.

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#9 - Burning House of Love (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 882 votes.

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#8 - Cold Ground (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 915 votes.

True Blood - S1E8

#7 - The Fourth Man in the Fire (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 824 votes.

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#6 - Escape from Dragon House (Season 1 - Episode 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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 1017 votes.

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#5 - Plaisir D'Amour (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 823 votes.

True Blood - S1E5

#4 - Sparks Fly Out (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 951 votes.

True Blood - S1E10

#3 - I Don't Wanna Know (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 798 votes.

True Blood - S1E11

#2 - To Love is to Bury (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 777 votes.

True Blood - S1E12

#1 - You'll Be the Death of Me (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 791 votes.

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