Episode descriptions for episodes 1 to 12.
2.01 – Nothing But the Blood
A shocking murder outside Merlotte’s has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie’s relationship with Bill is tested when she learns about Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncleʼs death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
2.02 – Keep This Party Going
Sookie is forced to cope with Bill’s obligations to Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire’s presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes a favorable impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve and Sarah Newlin, though not on his jealous roommate Luke. Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte’s patrons, and Sam proves helpless to stop the revelry.
2.03 – Scratches
When Sookie is attacked by a mysterious creature, Bill must enlist Eric’s help to save her. At the Light of Day retreat, Jason has second thoughts about the sect’s anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. After snapping at Tara and new employee Daphne, Sam decides to cut and run. A bored Jessica heads over to Merlotte’s, where a smitten Hoyt falls under her spell. At another Maryann hosted party, Tara finds her attraction to Eggs interrupted by a swirling, aphrodisiac fog.
2.04 – Shake and Fingerpop
With Jessica in tow, Bill and Sookie head to Dallas to carry out Eric’s vampire-reconnaissance mission – but a surprise awaits them at the airport. At the Light of Day Institute, Jason falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry. Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process.
2.05 – Never Let Me Go
In Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own, then joins Bill and Eric for a strategic summit at the lair of the missing vampire, Godric, attended by his lieutenants, Stan and Isabel. Meanwhile, Jason shows his mettle at a Light of Day boot camp, and is rewarded for his hard work with a gift from Sarah. Rebuffed by Tara in her relocation efforts, Maryann decides to cast her spell on the Merlotte’s staff, softening Tara up towards her new “family.” Eric shares a little-known secret about his past with Bill, and Sookie makes a decision that might solve the Godric mystery – or get herself killed.
2.06 – Hard-Hearted Hannah
Accompanied by Isabel’s human boyfriend Hugo, Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Meanwhile, Bill is shocked when a vampire from his distant, more violent past resurfaces in Dallas. In Bon Temps, Daphne presses Sam to get comfortable in his own skin(s); Hoyt continues his unlikely courtship of Jessica; and Tara and Eggs take a detour while on a road trip for supplies. At the Light of Day camp, Jason finds himself faced with difficult emotional and physical choices.
2.07 – Release Me
Betrayed by Daphne, Sam finds himself in an unenviable predicament at the hands of Maryann and her zombie minions. Imprisoned with Hugo at the Light of Day camp, Sookie uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill, whoʼs being detained at the hotel by a stubbornly obsessive Lorena. After crossing a church line, a fearful Jason tries to sever his ties with the Fellowship of the Sun, but gets plenty of resistance from Steve and his lackey, Gabe.
2.08 – Timebomb
Sookie’s captivity takes an unexpected turn when Eric arrives to do his master’s bidding. In Bon Temps, Sam finds himself in hot water after making a gruesome discovery at Merlotte’s. Sent home by Bill, Jessica and Hoyt learn that when it comes to sex, every time is the first time. Tara and Eggs get physical after partaking in a “Hunter soufflé” prepared by Maryann. After Jason pays off his debt to the vampires, Godric looks to enlighten his more single-minded followers.
2.09 – I Will Rise Up
A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay. Later, Sookie and Jason reflect on their recent adventure, and end up bonding. Blaming Eggs for Tara’s bruises and bizarre behavior, Lafayette and Lettie Mae try to figure out a way to pry their kin from Maryann’s clutches. Hoyt defends his relationship with Jessica. In Dallas, Eric and the vampires defend their recent actions to Nan Flanagan, and are shocked when Godric decides to take the fall for their PR disaster.
2.10 – New World in My View
Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Bill discovers that traditional vampire techniques don’t work on Maryann; Hoyt and Jessica try to keep a lid on Maxine’s madness; Sookie tries to push through the darkness consuming Tara. With all hell breaking loose, Jason takes the bull by the horns to rescue Sam, at least for the moment.
2.11 – Frenzy
With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine is put to the test by Jessica.
2.12 – Beyond Here Lies Nothing
In the season two finale, the mayhem in Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting Sookie to be Maid of Honor at the bloody nuptials. Meanwhile, Sophie-Anne (guest star Evan Rachel Wood) warns Eric to keep the lid on Bill’s inquisitiveness; Jason leads Andy into the heroic abyss; and Hoyt has a hard time swallowing Maxine’s endless stream of insults. Deliberating on what may be his final move to save Sookie and the town, Sam is forced to put his trust, and his life, in a most unlikely ally.
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WOW! Looks like I’m gonna have one hell of a summer! Thank you baby Jesus for Alan Ball et al.
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“A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay”
Yeeeeee Hawwww…I”m thinkin we’re going to get some bullet sucking Sookie!!!
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BBB Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 0:46
Pink spandex!!! wait that’s in a different plot twist…ne’er mind.
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Sookie Northman Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:28
The pink lycra is still worth mentioning. ;)
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I just thank baby Jesus(love that line) that it’s not Bill sucking out any bullets. Hey, you never know with Alan.
I cannot wait for episodes 6, 7, 8. Bill has some women problems, and he is going to need some damn therapy!
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Living Dead in Dallas has some of the hottest makeup sex in the books…I hope it’s in TB.
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Jason repays his debt to the Vampires!?! Oh, one can only wonder!
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Sookie Northman Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:47
I’m thinking it might have to do with either Eddie’s death, about being a part of the FOTS, or something he does as a FOTS member.
Who knows, really?
Jason needs to sever his ties with that terrorist cult, and read many self-help books about how to properly make use of one’s brain.
It seems as if he at least does the first of the two. :\
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Dang!!! I promised myself no spoilers!! Now I am ticked more then ever that epi 4 won’t be on this weekend!!
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icanseerussia Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:02
Oh my, we have fallen off the wagon! I hate the Eggs and Tara thing. What ARE we gonna do this w/e? Who ever thought we’d be glad a Sunday was over so we could move on through the week? Oh, the horrors!
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THE BULLET SUCKING SCENE!!!!!!!
I am thrilled!!!!
what happens to tara … this is where i’m lost. does sam save her? i’ve always had a soft spot for sam/tara together. although eggs’ body is amazing … personality wise he is no sam.
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And still no finale title! They love to torture me.
Sounds like a crazy summer in Dallas/Bon Temps. Can’t wait!
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“Sent home by Bill, Jessica and Hoyt learn that when it comes to sex, every time is the first time.”
This is just too much ! too funny ! She becomes a virgin after each sexual encounter because she heals? Bwhahhaha !! Alan you are to clever ! LOVE IT !
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gymvamp Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:31
I sugested that long ago and we all thought: You poor thing Jessica!!! but Hoyt? is it bad for him?? A male thought here please!!
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cocoablossoms Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:59
i’m all girl. but i know from numerous male accounts that it’s quite terrifying for a boy if he’s never done it before. you could tell bill knew what he was doing. i doubt hoyt has that kind of experience.
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gymvamp Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:22
It is not the “once” we are dealing with here but the ever after!!!!! Poor Jessica.
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icanseerussia Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:05
I absolutely enjoy Hoyt and Jessica! They are gonna keep us smiling for quite a while! Very clever! Hmmm, think Hoyt will become a horn dog?????? Will Jessica keep her fangs to herself???? Will momma take the dolls out of Hoyts closet?????? LOL
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Shadaliza Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:30
OMG I didn’t think about that! That is so true, she’ll be a virgin for ever.
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hahaha i didn’t even think that being a virgin vampire made you revirginized after every time. thats hilarious.
its funny to me that sookie would suck a bullet out of erics chest in episode 9. she hates him so very much now. i’m figuring he rescues her from the fots and she learns that she really can’t hate a man who keeps saving her life. lol. or maybe she jusy learns more about him in dalls. who knows.
as a team eric girl i really don’t want to see the eric sookie triangle come into the show too soon. i feel like that would take away from the relationship and even maybe look kind of slutty on sookies part. plus i am really enjoying bill this season.
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icanseerussia Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:09
Aha! You must have enjoyed epi 1 ! Oh, he’s good honey, keep on watching! He rips of jeans faster than Eric sucking the blood out of Lafayette!
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SterlingSilverCharm Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 23:26
I don’t mind seeing Sookie with Eric a bit – makes for a nice triangle.
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cassy Reply:
July 4th, 2009 at 5:15
I am soo glad that I am not the only one who likes the idea of Sookie and Eric.
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Rosa Reply:
July 12th, 2009 at 9:38
I only want Sookie with Bill. Don’t like the idea of people who are supposedly in love as Bill and Sookie are that there should be extra-amorourses in the show. Doesn’t anyone believe in monogamy anymore? ;-)
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“Sookie uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill, who’s being detained at the hotel by a stubbornly obsessive Lorena.”
I have been thinking of this and could it be that Bill/Sookie has a blood bond after episode 6?? How else can she reach out to him using her telepathic powers??
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Not the bullet sucking scene! ARRGGGHHH! How can Sookie be so stupid! Is this the beginning of slutty Sookie?
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Rosa Reply:
July 12th, 2009 at 9:40
aemac1: what r u writing about?
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It’s lovely getting a heads up on episode summaries. Now I can fantasize to my heart’s content.
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Oh crap, i wish i hadn’t read these spoilers cause i do not want sookie to be sucking bullets out of eric for any reason but i guess there has to be conflict or there wouldn’t be make up sex, right? If we are gonna see sookie/eric, i guess it’s only right we have to see bill/lorena gettin it on too!
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Wow, crazy. Tara’s in for a spell lol
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This is all looking good, what with episode 12 no name yet…Special Dress Maybe the Queens Ball, she invites Bill and Sookie for Hadley’s sake..I can dream
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LifeIsNotEasy Reply:
July 3rd, 2009 at 19:18
I wonder if it’s a costume theme and Bill will wear his uniform and Sookie can fulfill his fantasy of wearing a petticoat. :)
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cocoablossoms Reply:
July 4th, 2009 at 7:59
if i see him in his uniform i will die. i love, love, love civil war bill. he was super hot in that flashback.
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Oh my goodness, I can’t wait.
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I am really looking forward to the love triangle bill/sookie/eric.
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cassy Reply:
July 4th, 2009 at 5:11
i wonder how far into the books they will get?
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Rosa Reply:
July 12th, 2009 at 9:42
Don’t much like the triangle bit, unless nothing physical happens between Sookie and Eric.
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The words “Eric making a sucker out of Sookie”, doesn’t mean she is going to literally suck out a bullet…Could be a twist in words, AB has proven this many times.
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