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The first season of the American television drama series True Blood premiered on September 7, 2008 and concluded on November 23, 2008. It consists of 12 episodes, each running approximately 55 minutes in length and was, for the most part, based on the novel Dead Until Dark, the first entry in The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris. The story takes place in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, two years after vampires have made their presence known to mankind, and follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse as she attempts to solve a series of murders that seem to be motivated by a hatred of vampires. HBO broadcast the first season on Sunday nights at 9:00 pm in the United States, with a repeat showing at 11:00 pm. The complete first season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 19, 2009.
Cast
Anna Paquin
Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer
Bill Compton
Alexander Skarsgård
Eric Northman
Sam Trammell
Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten
Jason Stackhouse
Jim Parrack
Hoyt Fortenberry
Nelsan Ellis
Lafayette Reynolds
Carrie Preston
Arlene Fowler
Rutina Wesley
Tara Thornton
Adina Porter
Lettie Mae Thornton
Chris Bauer
Andy Bellefleur
William Sanderson
Bud Dearborne
Lois Smith
Adele Stackhouse
Michael Raymond-James
Rene Lenier
Michelle Forbes
Maryann Forrester
Mehcad Brooks
Eggs
Todd Lowe
Terry Bellefleur
Kristin Bauer
Pam Ravenscroft
Deborah Ann Woll
Jessica Hamby
Michael McMillian
Steve Newlin
Jessica Tuck
Nan Flanagan
Tara Buck
Ginger
Lorna Scott
Sav-A-Bunch Shopper
Lynn Collins
Dawn Green
Danielle Sapia
Maudette Pickens
Josh Kelly
Frat Boy
Jeffrey Nicholas Brown
Corbett Stackhouse
John Billingsley
Mike Spencer
Randy Oglesby
Theodore Newlin
Karina Logue
Denise Rattray
Andrew Rothenberg
Malcolm
Cedric Pendleton
Terrell
Roberta Orlandi
Janella
Jenni Blong
Michelle Stackhouse
Labon Hester
Young Jason
Zenali Turner
Young Sookie
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Diane
Nicholas Gonzalez
Jerry
Patricia Bethune
Jane Bodehouse
James Parks
Mack Rattray
Kevin McHale
Neil Jones
Melanie MacQueen
Faye Lebvre
Aisha Hinds
Miss Jeanette
Scott Alan Smith
Dr. Offutt
Mariana Klaveno
Lorena Krasiki
William Schallert
Maire Norris
Stephen Root
Eddie
Dale Raoul
Maxine Fortenberry
Patrick Gallagher
Chow
Danielle James
Randi Sue
Caleb Moody
Royce
Jeremy Denzlinger
Wayne
Cheyenne Wilbur
Oncle Bartlett
Kanin Howell
Chuck
Caleb Steinmeyer
Tolliver Humphries
Michael Bofshever
Orry Dawson
Catheryn Brockett
Lurlene Butterman
Adam Leadbeater
Karl
Sharon Tay
News Anchor
Tess Parker
Rosie
Tanya Wright
Deputy Kenya Jones
Laurel Weber
Lisa Fowler
Judy Prescott
Sue Ann Merlotte
John Prosky
David Finch
Jessica Stroup
Sorority Girl
Gregg Lee
Pool player
Martin Spanjers
Young Sam
Lizzy Caplan
Amy
John Rezig
Kevin Ellis
Raoul Max Trujillo
Longshadow
Avion Baker
Young Tara
Cody Christian
Screaming Boy
Stacie Rippy
Cindy Marshall
Graham Shiels
Liam
Cheryl Lyone
Vampire Dancer GO-GO Dancer
Bill Maher
Bill Maher
P. J. O'Rourke
P.J. O'Rourke
Lorin McCraley
GrabbitQuik Clerk
John Henry Canavan
Good Old Boy Vampire
John F. Schaffer
Sav-a-Bunch Manager
Larry Udy
Man at Bar
David Lewis
Teenage Customer
Brendan Patrick Connor
Man with Beer
Jennifer Hasty
Woman with Fries
Barbara Whinnery
Child Psychologist
Hallock Beals
Jerk at Bar
Russ Hunt
Sookie's Date
Robert Parks-Valletta
Sookie's Date
Eurlyne Epper
Woman in Bar
Randy Hall
Man in Bar
David Ruprecht
Televangelist
Kelli Maroney
Televangelist
David Pease
State Trooper
Jack Harding
Fangbanger
Katelin Chesna
Taryn
Susan Merson
Woman in Booth
Jeff Bryan Davis
Undercover Cop
Jeanine Anderson
Woman in Bar
Stephen Jared
Man in Bar
Gary Kraus
Mailman in Bar
Jonathan Spencer
Man in Bar
Pattie Tierce
Woman in Bar
Jull Weber
Vampire Dancer
Hans Howes
Elderly DGD Member
Alec Gray
Coby Fowler
Stewart Skelton
Minister
Linda Harmon
Hymn Singer
Sally Stevens
Vocalist
Rod Britt
Bank Manager
Sarah Blevins
Tourist
Edrick Browne
Paramedic
Bill Stinchcomb
Paramedic
Elayn J. Taylor
Mable
Michael McCafferty
Bruce
Mitchell Edmonds
Nudist Man
Stephanie McVay
Vampire Talk Show Host
Zeljko Ivanek
Magister
Kimberly Atkinson
Luisa
C.C. Adcock
Band Member
Earl Billings
Buster
Myk Watford
Bunkie Police Officer
Robin Hines
Harley
B.J. Bales
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Episodes
Strange Love
Aired on Sep 07, 2008
58 min
58 min
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.
The First Taste
Aired on Sep 14, 2008
54 min
54 min
After Sookie gets saved by Bill she suffers a lot of injuries and Bill tries to save her "the Vampire way". The next day her brother is released from police custody and the bodies of Sookie's attackers are found. Later that day Bill goes to visit Sookie's family and gets a not so friendly welcome.
Mine
Aired on Sep 21, 2008
52 min
52 min
Tara visits LaFayette seeking comfort from her woes, Sookie meets some of Bill's rowdy friends and saves them from harm from a human among them, and, Sookie and Hugo visit the Church of the Fellowship of the Sun.
Escape from Dragon House
Aired on Sep 28, 2008
50 min
50 min
One of the barmaids from Merlotte's is murdered and all signs point to Jason as her killer. Also evident is the fact that she had been around vampires, and Sookie knows just where to go to find out who the girl had been with. Bill introduces Sookie to Fangtasia, the biggest vampire bar in Shreveport, and Eric, the oldest vampire in Shreveport. Her search could lead her into territory she never thought she'd cover.
Sparks Fly Out
Aired on Oct 05, 2008
55 min
55 min
Bill wins over Adele's church group with his vivid recollections from the Civil War; Sam reveals his feelings to Sookie; Jason gives vampire blood another shot with the help of Lafayette, and hurts Tara in the process.
Cold Ground
Aired on Oct 12, 2008
52 min
52 min
Sookie seeks refuge from her friends' and neighbors' inner voices; Jason wrestles with withdrawal symptoms; Tara's mother needs her help; Sam and Tara make a connection.
Burning House of Love
Aired on Oct 19, 2008
53 min
53 min
Sookie's painful childhood revelation spurs Bill into action; Tara agrees to pay for an exorcism for Lettie Mae; Jason travels to Fangtasia in search of V juice.
The Fourth Man in the Fire
Aired on Oct 26, 2008
56 min
56 min
Sookie tries to hold herself together in the wake of another possible tragedy; Tara lashes out at Sookie and Sam; Amy charms the crowd at Merlotte's.
Plaisir D'Amour
Aired on Nov 02, 2008
53 min
53 min
Bill must pay a steep price for protecting Sookie; Jason and Amy break a taboo; Tara consults with Miss Jeanette about exorcising her inner demon; Bill enlists an unlikely bodyguard.
I Don't Wanna Know
Aired on Nov 09, 2008
50 min
50 min
Sam shares a secret with Sookie; Lettie Mae and Tara celebrate; Jason and Amy debate what to do with Eddie; Bill faces a harsh penalty.
To Love Is to Bury
Aired on Nov 16, 2008
53 min
53 min
Sookie and Sam investigate her most recent vision; Jason helps clean up Amy's mess; Tara becomes angry with Lettie Mae; Lafayette visits a senator.
You'll Be the Death of Me
Aired on Nov 23, 2008
53 min
53 min
Sookie finds a link to the string of killings in Bon Temps; Tara wants to make the most of her second chance; Jason finds a new calling; Bill tempts fate; Sam is upset by an encounter with an old acquaintance.
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