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True Blood S3E7 — Hitting the Ground
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True Blood•Season 3•Episode 7

Hitting the Ground

8.1/10 · 1,654 votesAug 1, 201047 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Sookie's attempt to rescue Bill has unforseen consequences. Meanwhile, Jason seeks the truth about Crystal. Sam must step in when Tommy gets involved in a dog fighting ring, all thanks to Melinda and Joe Lee's quest for money. Eric figures out how to get the

Directed byJohn Dahl
Written byBrian Buckner
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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

Marshall Allman

Marshall Allman

Tommy Mickens

Crew2

John Dahl

John Dahl

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Brian Buckner

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Episode Summary

"Hitting the Ground" is episode 7 of True Blood season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,654 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John Dahl and written by Brian Buckner, it aired on August 1, 2010.

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