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True Blood S3E10 — I Smell a Rat

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True Blood•Season 3•Episode 10

I Smell a Rat

7.9/10 · 1,581 votesAug 22, 201055 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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 faces unexpected dealings with Tara and Crystal. Jesus' interest in V's qualities is aroused. Arlene seeks out Holly for help.

Directed byMichael Lehmann

Written byKate Barnow, Elisabeth R. Finch

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Cast15

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

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Hoyt Fortenberry

Nelsan Ellis

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Lafayette Reynolds

Carrie Preston

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Arlene Fowler

Rutina Wesley

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Tara Thornton

Chris Bauer

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Andy Bellefleur

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

Bud Dearborne

Marshall Allman

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Tommy Mickens

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Michael Lehmann

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Episode Summary

"I Smell a Rat" is episode 10 of True Blood season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,581 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Kate Barnow, Elisabeth R. Finch, it aired on August 22, 2010.

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