The third season of the television series True Blood premiered on June 13, 2010 simultaneously on HBO and HBO Canada. It concluded its run on September 12, 2010 and contained 12 episodes, bringing the series total to 36. It loosely follows the plot of the third novel of The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Club Dead.
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
Michael Raymond-James
Rene Lenier
Alfre Woodard
Ruby Jean Reynolds
Marshall Allman
Tommy Mickens
Todd Lowe
Terry Bellefleur
Denis O'Hare
Russell Edgington
Kristin Bauer
Pam Ravenscroft
Joe Manganiello
Alcide Herveaux
Deborah Ann Woll
Jessica Hamby
Michael McMillian
Steve Newlin
Lauren Bowles
Holly Cleary
Jessica Tuck
Nan Flanagan
Allan Hyde
Godric
Kevin Alejandro
Jesus Velasquez
Tara Buck
Ginger
Evan Rachel Wood
Sophie-Anne Leclerq
John Billingsley
Mike Spencer
Mariana Klaveno
Lorena Krasiki
Dale Raoul
Maxine Fortenberry
Tess Parker
Rosie
Tanya Wright
Deputy Kenya Jones
Lindsey Haun
Hadley Hale
John Hillard
Hank
Jeanne Baron
Hostess
Natasha Alam
Yvetta
Theo Alexander
Talbot
Grant Bowler
Cooter
Ronnie Gene Blevins
T-Dub
Thea Brooks
Jen
James Frain
Franklin Mott
Rebecca Tilney
Dr. Sekuler
Ethan Stone
Vampire Server
C.C. Sheffield
Missy
Cooper Huckabee
Joe Lee Mickens
Kate Luyben
Natalie
Andy Mackenzie
Loup-Garou
Andrea Harrison
Carol
Eric Jungmann
Chip
Don Swayze
Gus
Daniel Gillies
Jon
Dawn Olivieri
Janice Herveaux
Lindsay Pulsipher
Crystal Norris
Shannon Lucio
Caroline Campton
Arielle Kebbel
Charlene
Robert Catrini
Avocat Vampire
James Harvey Ward
Felton Norris
Shaun Guttridge
Vampire Guard
Mel Fair
Présentateur sur TBBN
Carlson Young
Tammy
Kevin Michael Walsh
Jethro
Erick Abraham
Garde Viking
Michael Steger
Tony Steger
Brit Morgan
Debbie Pelt
Grainger Hines
John Flood
Melissa Rauch
Summer
John Hans Tester
Ulfrick
Matt Riedy
Agent Mitch Coburn
Lara Pulver
Claudine Crane
J. Smith-Cameron
Melinda Mickens
Gregg Daniel
Reverend Daniels
John Prosky
David Finch
Grey Damon
Kitch Maynard
John Rezig
Kevin Ellis
Tiffany Taylor
Nan's Fangbanger
Stewart Skelton
Minister
Zeljko Ivanek
Magister
Shannon Welles
Olivia
Bryan Becker
Louie
James Royce Edwards
Sgt. Kinney
Gregory Sporleder
Calvin Norris
Sylvianne Chebance
Were-Bitch
Brad Carter
Kris
Anne Mannal
Female Reporter
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Robideaux
Vincent M. Ward
Hollis
Kevin Fry-Bowers
Turk
Jade Tailor
Anne
Mark Blayney
Fangtasia Bartender
Ezra Masters
Vampire Guard
Annica Bejhed
Astrid
John Burke
Jerry McCafferty
Becky Thyre
Peach
Sean Bridgers
Big Bobby
Steph DuVall
Frank
Monte Rex Perlin
Jimmy
Virginia Louise Smith
Hospital Administrator
Greg Cipes
Bufort Norris
Max Charles
Hunter
Lillian Hurst
Great Aunt Cecilia
Gina Morelli
Very Old Woman
Jorge Diaz
Husband
Flor de Maria Chahua
Young Woman
Ken Rudulph
KKJH Anchor
Jesse James Youngblood
Old Man
Scott Thomson
Mr. Rakestraw
Episodes
Bad Blood
Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill; Andy urges Jason to stay the course; Sam reconnects with his past; Tara seeks refuge from her grief.
Beautifully Broken
Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power. Eric remembers his past; Sam tests the strength of his family bonds; Tara finds an ally in a shady vampire named Franklin Mott.
It Hurts Me Too
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.
9 Crimes
Sookie joins Alcide at a raucous engagement party for his former fiancee. Bill "procures" dinner for Russell and Lorena. Sam brokers a deal with Tommy and his parents. Andy gets a promotion and draws Jason's attention. Arlene is irked by Jessica's arrival at Merlotte's. Eric is given a deadline to locate Bill. Franklin takes Tara on a road trip.
Trouble
Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf "packmaster" for advice on how to deal with Russell's minions. Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who's completed his mission for Russell; Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy; Lafayette learns the meaning of patience from Jesus, his mother's orderly; Jason meets his match in a mysterious girl named Crystal. An heirloom reminds Eric of his past and his ongoing thirst for vengeance.
I Got a Right to Sing the Blues
Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena's hands. Fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes a desperate plan to stave off Franklin's advances. In Bon Temps, Tommy finds it difficult to leave the family nest; Jessica gets her fix from a Merlotte's customer; and Jason's romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette's with Jesus. After revealing his master plan to Eric, Russell pays a visit to Louisiana in order to start executing it.
Hitting the Ground
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 information he wants from Sophie-Anne. Debbie plans to get even with Alcide while Russell ignores the Magister.
Night on the Sun
While Sookie must rethink her relationship with Bill, he reconciles with Jessica. As Russell decides what he's going to do next, Sophie-Anne relocates her residence. Jason offers a challenge to save Crystal while Ruby Jean pays Lafayette a surprise visit. A new waitress starts at Merlotte. Eric's allegiance to Russell is proven. Alcide's family emergency puts Sookie in a vulnerable position.
Everything Is Broken
The Vampire Rights Amendment is close to being ratified so Nan confronts Eric at Fangtasia about the whereabouts of the Magister. Russell vows revenge against all his vampire and human adversaries. Bill discovers the truth about Sookie's true identity. Unexpected help arrives as Jason goes up against Felton and Calvin. Arlene is overcome by a sense of futility about her future while Tara meets up with a new ally and with someone who caused her pain in the past. Sookie meets a new family member. Hoyt addresses his real feelings head on.
I Smell a Rat
Sookie is warned about the dangers she will have to deal with. Dark memories surface for Sam. Arlene must ask Holly for help while Jason faces unexpected dealings with Tara and Crystal. Jesus' interest in V's qualities is aroused. Arlene seeks out Holly for help. Russell vows to inflict punishment on his enemies. After precautions, Eric satisfies a wish.
Fresh Blood
Bill wants to earn back Sookie's trust but once again brings her close to danger. Eric tempts Russell with "ultimate vampire dream". Jason tries to comprehend what he's learned about Crystal. Sam alienates everyone but Tara. Jessica and Hoyt take their romance up a notch. Lafayette struggles with new demons.
Evil Is Going On
Eric plots his revenge against Russell; Sookie considers a new life without Bill; Tara discovers some surprising news about Sam; Jason finds a new calling; Lafayette turns to Jesus for help; Hoyt hopes for a future with Jessica.
True Blood Ratings
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Gore
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Story
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Special Effects
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Character Development
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Pacing
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