The Best Episodes of True Blood Season 4
Every episode of True Blood Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of True Blood Season 4!
Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic, blood vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "True Blood" season 4 is "She's Not There", rated 8/10 from 1980 user votes. It was directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Alexander Woo. "She's Not There" aired on 6/26/2011 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "You Smell Like Dinner".
8.0/10 1,980 votes#1 - She's Not There
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2011
Sookie journeys away from Bon Temps; Eric and Bill try to win back the human public; Jason learns that no good deed goes unpunished; Tara finds refuge in close quarters; Sam bonds with his own; Hoyt and Jessica debate the dinner menu; Jesus urges Lafayette to join a coven; and Terry tries to alleviate Arlene’s fears about the baby.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Alexander Woo
8.2/10 1,618 votes#2 - You Smell Like Dinner
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2011
Sookie adjusts to Bon Temps' new realities; Bill reveals pieces of his past; Eric crashes a witches' meeting; Jason gets his wounds licked; Andy struggles with his addiction; Sam learns of Luna's special talents; Jessica satisfies her blood cravings; and Arlene witnesses strange behavior from her family.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Brian Buckner
8.0/10 1,522 votes#3 - If You Love Me, Why am I Dyin'?
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2011
Sookie makes a deal with Eric and reconnects with Alcide; Bill punishes an errant vampire and counsels a guilt-ridden Jessica; Jason is cast as a reluctant savior; Tommy eyes a scam and alienates Sam; Marnie flexes her newfound powers; Pam delivers an ultimatum to Lafayette, Tara and Jesus; Eric spoils Sookie's faerie reunion.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Alan Ball
7.9/10 1,458 votes#4 - I'm Alive and On Fire
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2011
Alcide helps Sookie hunt for Eric; Marnie searches for guidance to break a spell; Bill discovers a common bond with the Bellefleurs; Jason begs for liberation from Hotshot; Sam penetrates Luna's inner circle; Arlene sees the writing on the wall; Tommy returns to his roots.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Nancy Oliver
8.0/10 1,443 votes#5 - Me and the Devil
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2011
Sookie nurtures Eric; Bill gets involved personally in the necromancy crisis; Pam takes the veil; Sam becomes Tommy's accomplice; Arlene and Terry look to religion to solve their problem; Jesus and Lafayette head to Mexico to harness a shaman's power; Jason convalesces.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Mark Hudis
8.1/10 1,511 votes#6 - I Wish I Was the Moon
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2011
Sookie searches for Jason under a full moon; Marnie connects with spirits of the past; Arlene and Terry cope with a suspicious inferno; Debbie urges Alcide to join a new werewolf community; Tommy trades places with Sam; Lafayette feels the spirit in Mexico; Eric surrenders to his King's will.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Alan Ball
8.3/10 1,505 votes#7 - Cold Grey Light of Dawn
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2011
With Marnie empowered by spirits of the dead, Bill issues an unpopular order to save vampires from the light. Eric embraces his amnesia; Luna discovers Sam’s not the man she thought he was; Lafayette expands his consciousness; Pam gets a body peel; Andy’s date with Holly doesn’t go as planned; Jessica has doubts about her future with Hoyt; Alcide and Debbie join a new pack.
Director: Michael Ruscio
Writer: Alexander Woo
8.1/10 1,457 votes#8 - Spellbound
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/14/2011
Bill and Marnie get ready for an open confrontation. The King secures the loyalty of Sookie and Eric. Jason is conflicted emotionally. A spirit manipulates Lafayette for its own purposes. Sam must deal with Marcus who just happens to be Luna's ex.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Alan Ball
7.8/10 1,414 votes#9 - Let's Get Out of Here
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/21/2011
Sookie tries to figure out how to fit both Bill and Eric into her life. Lafayette needs Jesus' help to rid him of the spirit that has taken over. Alcide is called upon by Marcus to help render assistance. Opposing ideas bring Bill into direct conflict with Nan. Marnie secretly plans out the strategy for her next step against the vampires in spite of Tara and Holly's apprehension about the outcome.
Director: Romeo Tirone
Writer: Brian Buckner
7.9/10 1,409 votes#10 - Burning Down the House
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/28/2011
Bill needs Sookie to use her powers which results in breaking a spell. Jessica is implored to glamour Jason. Terry tries to help Andy with an intervention. Alcide reassesses his loyalties. Bill organizes the vampires to attack Marnie's Moon Goddess Emporium while Jesus, Lafayette, Sookie and Jason attempt to free Tara and Holly.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Nancy Oliver
8.1/10 1,480 votes#11 - Soul of Fire
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 9/4/2011
It's up to Sookie and her powers to keep Bill, Eric and Pam from harm. While Jesus casts a spell, Lafayette is totally absorbed by the past. Sams gets even with Marcus and Alcide deals with Debbie head on. Andy's foray into the forest is filled with deep, overwhelming emotion.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Mark Hudis
8.4/10 1,723 votes#12 - And When I Die
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/11/2011
The souls of the dead rise up in Bon Temps. Sookie makes some important associations. Jesus and Lafayette's connection is imperiled. Sam and Luna imagine a happy and perfect future. Sookie and Tara are confronted by Debbie.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Raelle Tucker