True Blood: Season 2
The second season of the television series True Blood commenced airing in the United States on June 14, 2009, concluded on September 13, 2009, and contains 12 episodes. It is loosely based on the second novel of The Southern Vampire Mysteries, Living Dead in Dallas. The season explores telepath Sookie Stackhouse's relationship with her vampire lover, Bill Compton. It also introduces sub-plots involving the anti-vampi
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Vampires have come out of the coffin and no longer need a human fix due to synthetic blood.
- Telepath Sookie Stackhouse is in a relationship with her vampire lover, Bill Compton.
- Jason Stackhouse becomes indoctrinated into the anti-vampire Fellowship of the Sun church by its leaders, Rev Steve Newlin and his wife Sarah.
- Maryann Forrester is a powerful supernatural creature who slowly gains control over the people of Bon Temps.
Season overview
The second season of the television series True Blood commenced airing in the United States on June 14, 2009, concluded on September 13, 2009, and contains 12 episodes. It is loosely based on the second novel of The Southern Vampire Mysteries, Living Dead in Dallas. The season explores telepath Sookie Stackhouse's relationship with her vampire lover, Bill Compton. It also introduces sub-plots involving the anti-vampire Fellowship of the Sun church and Jason Stackhouse's indoctrination into the church by its leaders, Reverend Steve Newlin and his wife Sarah. Additionally, it expands the role of Maryann Forrester, a powerful supernatural creature, who slowly gains control over the people of Bon Temps. Sookie and Bill travel to Dallas to help Eric find his maker, a two-thousand-year-old vampire named Godric, who has gone missing and is believed to have been kidnapped by the Fellowship of the Sun.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Nothing But the Blood
Jun 14, 2009 · 57 min
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 uncle'
Keep This Party Going
Jun 21, 2009 · 55 min
Sookie is forced to babysit Jessica and the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes an impression on its
Scratches
Jun 28, 2009 · 57 min
Bill and Eric team up to save Sookie from a mysterious creature. Jason has second thoughts about the Light of Day retreat anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubt
Shake and Fingerpop
Jul 12, 2009 · 55 min
Bill and Sookie travel to Dallas to carry out Eric's mission; Jason falls victim to a practical joke; Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara.
Never Let Me Go
Jul 19, 2009 · 52 min
While in Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own; Jason is rewarded for his hard work at the Light of Day boot camp; Eric shares a secret about his past with Bill. Lafayette is
Hard-Hearted Hannah
Jul 26, 2009 · 53 min
Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Bill is shocked when a vampire from his past resurfaces in Dallas and keeps him hostage. Jason makes some difficult decision
Release Me
Aug 2, 2009 · 53 min
Drunken Andy helps Sam escape from Maryann's clasp. Sookie uncovers the traitor. Sam confront Daphne to discover Maryann is a Maenad. Jason gets caught fleeing the L.O.D. church by
Timebomb
Aug 9, 2009 · 52 min
Sookie's captivity takes an unexpected turn; Sam makes a gruesome discovery at Merlotte's; Tara and Eggs eat a mysterious meal prepared by Maryann; Jason pays off his debt to Eric.
I Will Rise Up
Aug 16, 2009 · 52 min
A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay, and ends up getting inside her head. Later, Sookie and Jason bond over their recent adventures. Blaming Eggs for Tara’s
New World in My View
Aug 23, 2009 · 44 min
Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Lured to Merlotte’s by Arlene, Sam and Andy find cold comfort in their refuge from a group of bloodthirs
Frenzy
Aug 30, 2009 · 53 min
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 cri
Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
Sep 13, 2009 · 57 min
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 warns