The Best Episodes of True Blood Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(3776 votes)

   #1 - Strange Love

   S1:E19/7/2008

   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.

   Director:Alan Ball

   Writer:Alan Ball

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   Director:Alan Ball

   Writer:Alan Ball
2. 

   7.8/10(2797 votes)

   #2 - The First Taste

   S1:E29/14/2008

   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:Alan Ball, Scott Winant

   Writer:Alan Ball

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   Directors:Alan Ball, Scott Winant

   Writer:Alan Ball
3. 

   7.7/10(2576 votes)

   #3 - Mine

   S1:E39/21/2008

   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.

   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Alan Ball

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Alan Ball
4. 

   8.0/10(2487 votes)

   #4 - Escape from Dragon House

   S1:E49/28/2008

   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.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Brian Buckner

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Brian Buckner
5. 

   8.2/10(2408 votes)

   #5 - Sparks Fly Out

   S1:E510/5/2008

   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.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Alexander Woo

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Alexander Woo
6. 

   8.0/10(2350 votes)

   #6 - Cold Ground

   S1:E610/12/2008

   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.

   Director:Nick Gomez

   Writer:Raelle Tucker

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   Director:Nick Gomez

   Writer:Raelle Tucker
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   8.0/10(2286 votes)

   #7 - Burning House of Love

   S1:E710/19/2008

   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.

   Director:Marcos Siega

   Writer:Chris Offutt

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   Director:Marcos Siega

   Writer:Chris Offutt
8. 

   7.9/10(2219 votes)

   #8 - The Fourth Man in the Fire

   S1:E810/26/2008

   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.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Alexander Woo

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Alexander Woo
9. 

   8.1/10(2183 votes)

   #9 - Plaisir D'Amour

   S1:E911/2/2008

   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.

   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Brian Buckner

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   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Brian Buckner
10. 

    8.3/10(2179 votes)

    #10 - I Don't Wanna Know

    S1:E1011/9/2008

    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.

    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Chris Offutt

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    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Chris Offutt
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    8.1/10(2101 votes)

    #11 - To Love Is to Bury

    S1:E1111/16/2008

    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.

    Director:Nancy Oliver

    Writer:Nancy Oliver

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    Director:Nancy Oliver

    Writer:Nancy Oliver
12. 

    8.5/10(2320 votes)

    #12 - You'll Be the Death of Me

    S1:E1211/23/2008

    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.

    Director:Alan Ball

    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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    Director:Alan Ball

    Writer:Raelle Tucker