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The Best Episodes of True Blood Season 5

Every episode of True Blood Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of True Blood Season 5!

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Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    True Blood Season 5 Episode 12 - Save Yourself
    8.4/10(1783 votes)

    S5:E12

    Eric tries to save Bill from losing his humanity.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Alan Ball

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  2. True Blood Season 5 Episode 1 - Turn! Turn! Turn!
    8.1/10(2124 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sookie and Lafayette clean up the mess. Bill and Eric have a visit from the Vampire authority. Sam and Alcide come to terms with an angry pack.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writers:Brian Buckner, Alan Ball

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  3. True Blood Season 5 Episode 11 - Sunset
    8.1/10(1421 votes)

    S5:E11

    Bill slips into religious fervor; Sookie seeks insight from the faerie Elder.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  4. True Blood Season 5 Episode 5 - Let's Boot and Rally
    7.9/10(1498 votes)

    S5:E5

    Bill and Eric turn to Sookie for help with Russell’s whereabouts; Jason has a disturbing dream.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  5. True Blood Season 5 Episode 6 - Hopeless
    7.8/10(1454 votes)

    S5:E6

    Bill and Eric must now face Russell again after Roman is killed by him; Sookie and Jason go to a faery club where their family's dark history and greatest secrets are revealed to them. Meanwhile, Sam volunteers to assist Andy with a case.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Alan Ball

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  6. True Blood Season 5 Episode 9 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
    7.8/10(1429 votes)

    S5:E9

    Vampires celebrate the start of the holy war; anti-supernatural zealots put Sookie in danger.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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  7. True Blood Season 5 Episode 3 - Whatever I Am, You Made Me
    7.7/10(1536 votes)

    S5:E3

    Bill and Eric barter for their lives with Roman, the head of the Authority; Jason reunites with his old high school teacher; Sookie searches for Tara.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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  8. True Blood Season 5 Episode 10 - Gone, Gone, Gone
    7.7/10(1368 votes)

    S5:E10

    Bill puts a spin on the rising vampire violence; Jason uncovers a mysterious scroll.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Alexander Woo

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  9. True Blood Season 5 Episode 2 - Authority Always Wins
    7.6/10(1578 votes)

    S5:E2

    Tara resurfaces in Bom Temps. Pam recalls her human life when she met Eric.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Mark Hudis

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  10. True Blood Season 5 Episode 4 - We'll Meet Again
    7.6/10(1447 votes)

    S5:E4

    Eric and Bill fear for their lives; Lafayette puts Sookie’s life in danger; Roman and Salome root out a Council traitor.

    Director:Romeo Tirone
    Writers:Alexander Woo, Alan Ball

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  11. True Blood Season 5 Episode 8 - Somebody That I Used to Know
    7.6/10(1391 votes)

    S5:E8

    The Authority revels in a new direction; Sookie and Jason visit the site of their parents’ deaths; Luna gets stuck on Sam.

    Director:Stephen Moyer
    Writer:Mark Hudis

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  12. True Blood Season 5 Episode 7 - In the Beginning
    7.5/10(1456 votes)

    S5:E7

    Salome reveals her true allegiances; Sookie embraces her human side; Sam sniffs out some perps; Alcide braces for a fight.

    Director:Michael Ruscio
    Writer:Brian Buckner

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Save Yourself" is the best rated episode of "True Blood" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 1783 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Alan Ball, it aired on 8/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Turn! Turn! Turn!".