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True Blood S2E1 — Nothing But the Blood

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True Blood•Season 2•Episode 1

Nothing But the Blood

8.1/10 · 2,188 votesJun 14, 200957 min

Ranked #8 of 12 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byDaniel Minahan

Written byAlexander Woo

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Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Sookie Stackhouse

Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

Bill Compton

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Eric Northman

Sam Trammell

Sam Trammell

Sam Merlotte

Ryan Kwanten

Ryan Kwanten

Jason Stackhouse

Jim Parrack

Jim Parrack

Hoyt Fortenberry

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

Lafayette Reynolds

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Arlene Fowler

Rutina Wesley

Rutina Wesley

Tara Thornton

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

Andy Bellefleur

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

Bud Dearborne

Anna Camp

Anna Camp

Sarah Newlin

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Alexander Woo

Alexander Woo

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Daniel Minahan

Daniel Minahan

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Episode Summary

"Nothing But the Blood" is episode 1 of True Blood season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,188 votes, ranking #8 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Alexander Woo, it aired on June 14, 2009.

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