The Worst Episodes of True Blood
Every episode of True Blood ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of True Blood!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "True Blood" is "Thank You", rated 5.4/10 from 2654 user votes. It was directed by Scott Winant and written by Brian Buckner. "Thank You" aired on 8/24/2014 and is rated 1.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "I Found You".
5.4/10 2,654 votes#1 - Thank You
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/2014
Sookie weighs a future with and without Bill. Eric and Pam struggle with their uncomfortable partnership with Mr. Gus. Sam makes a choice, while Andy comes upon an unexpected inheritance. Series Finale.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Brian Buckner
6.8/10 1,334 votes#2 - I Found You
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2014
A trio of hostages taken in the Bellefleur’s attack looks to a familiar face as a possible liberator from the H-vamps. Sookie and Jason visit the neighboring town of Saint Alice, where a young woman’s diary offers clues to the potential fate of Bon Temps. Spurned by Lafayette, a desperate Lettie Mae turns to Willa to channel her family past. Vince whips his fellow vigilantes into a dangerous frenzy. Pam’s search for her maker leads her to a very familiar place.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Kate Barnow
6.9/10 1,142 votes#3 - May Be the Last Time
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2014
Sookie looks for a miracle; Eric and Pam zero in on Sarah Newlin; Adilyn and Wade seek protection from Violet.
Director: Simon Jayes
Writer: Craig Chester
7.0/10 1,625 votes#4 - Jesus Gonna Be Here
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2014
A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame for the chaos in Bon Temps, the “one vampire for every human” plan moves forward. In the face of a vigilante insurrection led by redneck Vince, Bill receives aid from an unexpected source.
Director: Stephen Moyer
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.0/10 1,174 votes#5 - Love Is to Die
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 8/17/2014
Bill alienates Sookie; Hoyt remembers the past; Eric faces a dilemma.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Brian Buckner
7.1/10 1,124 votes#6 - Almost Home
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/2014
Eric mulls his options; Sookie puts her life on the line for Bill; Lettie Mae finds closure; Violet has revenge on her mind.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Kate Barnow
7.2/10 1,264 votes#7 - Fire in the Hole
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2014
Sookie hatches a dangerous plan to take down the H-Vamps, even as Vince and his armed vigilantes pose an equally serious threat. Lafayette gets high with James; Jason eyes a family future with Violet; Willa is forced to find a new place to stay; Sarah Newlin sheds her past. Pam offers Eric a compelling reason to return to Louisiana – and be the vampire he used to be.
Director: Lee Rose
Writer: Brian Buckner
7.4/10 1,557 votes#8 - Radioactive
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2013
Jason feels a vampire attraction firsthand; and Bill finds that salvation isn't free. Meanwhile, Sookie considers her future with Warlow as a new crisis poses a threat to humans and vampires alike.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Kate Barnow
7.4/10 1,232 votes#9 - Lost Cause
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2014
Exhausted from her recent travails, Sookie finds herself the unwilling host of a festive mainstreaming party in Bon Temps. In search of an elusive adversary, Eric and Pam head to Dallas and attend a gala fundraiser. Andy makes a life-changing decision; Jessica and James reach a crossroads; Bill loses himself in remembrance of human days.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Craig Chester
7.5/10 1,397 votes#10 - In the Beginning
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2012
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
7.5/10 1,247 votes#11 - Dead Meat
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2013
Sookie faces a major dilemma in deciding whether to broker a deal between Warlow and Bill. Over in vamp camp, Jason gets to know Violet, while Sarah goes to extremes to keep Tru Blood flowing. Alcide makes a decision that will impact the futures of Nicole and Sam.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Robin Veith
7.5/10 1,160 votes#12 - Karma
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2014
Eric and Pam find a new ally in their search for a common enemy; Sookie makes a startling discovery that forces her to rethink her recent involvement with Bill; Lafayette shares a vision with Lettie Mae; Jason realizes how he really feels about Violet; Sam isn't sure what to do about Nicole.
Director: Angela Robinson
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.6/10 1,507 votes#13 - Authority Always Wins
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2012
Tara resurfaces in Bom Temps. Pam recalls her human life when she met Eric.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Mark Hudis
7.6/10 1,384 votes#14 - We'll Meet Again
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2012
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
Writer: Alexander Woo, Alan Ball
7.6/10 1,325 votes#15 - Somebody That I Used to Know
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2012
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
7.6/10 1,326 votes#16 - You're No Good
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2013
Eric is irate about Burrell's aggression towards vampires; Bill enlists an innovator to synthesize a new type of blood; Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her; Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole; Steve Newlin struggles with his past.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Mark Hudis
7.7/10 2,429 votes
7.7/10 1,474 votes#18 - Whatever I Am, You Made Me
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2012
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
7.7/10 1,305 votes#19 - Gone, Gone, Gone
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2012
Bill puts a spin on the rising vampire violence; Jason uncovers a mysterious scroll.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Alexander Woo
7.7/10 1,413 votes#20 - The Sun
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2013
Jason and Sookie meet a long-lost relative; Tara is victimized by a new government weapon; Eric attempts to thwart the governor's anti-vampire initiatives; Sookie is drawn to a stranger; Alcide and Martha confront Sam about Emma's future.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.7/10 1,289 votes#21 - In the Evening
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2013
Eric pledges loyalty to Bill as a last resort to save Nora. A tragedy close to home forces Sam to ignore the warnings of Alcide and return to Bon Temps. Jessica shows her gratitude to James, a prisoner.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Kate Barnow
7.8/10 3,589 votes#22 - Strange Love
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2008
Across the country, vampires have “come out of the coffin” following the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood. In Louisiana, Sookie Stack house, a waitress with telepathic abilities, falls under the spell of sexy, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton whose thoughts she can’t read. After saving Bill from the Rat trays, a pair of ruthless “vampire drainers”, Sookie tests the limits of Bill’ s gratitude when the two are left alone in the dark. Meanwhile, Sookie’ s best friend Tara goes to work for Sam merlette at his bar and grill, while Sookie’ s roguish brother Jason finds himself in hot water when a “fang-banger” with whom he’s been intimate meets a tragic end.
Director: Alan Ball
Writer: Alan Ball
7.8/10 1,659 votes#23 - It Hurts Me Too
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2010
In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Mississippi in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard. Haunted by visions from his past, Bill makes a surprising pledge of allegiance.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Alexander Woo
7.8/10 1,414 votes#24 - 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
7.8/10 1,398 votes#25 - Hopeless
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2012
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: Daniel Attias
Writer: Alan Ball