True Blood, I Smell a Rat

Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill. Andy urges Jason to stay the course. Sam reconnects with his past.

Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power. Meanwhile, Eric remembers his past.

In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Mississippi, in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her.

Sookie joins Alcide at a werewolf engagement party. Eric is given a deadline to turn in a blasphemer. Meanwhile, Bill, Russell and Lorena dine out.

Russell probes Bill about Sookie's identity. Jason falls hard for Crystal. Tara considers a proposal from Franklin.

Sookie, Bill and Tara find themselves in unenviable predicaments. Russell reveals his master plan to Eric.

Sookie's faith in Bill is put to the test. Sam infiltrates a dog-fighting ring. Russell rebukes the Authority.

Sookie rethinks her relationship with Bill. Jason throws down the gauntlet. Eric proves the depth of his allegiance to Russell.

Bill uncovers Sookie's true identity. Eric finds safety in captivity. Russell takes his case to the people.

Bill warns Sookie about imminent dangers, while Eric lays low to avoid the wrath of Russell. Russell promises revenge on his enemies.

Bill tests the limits of Sookie's trust yet again. Meanwhile, Eric makes a deal with Russell as Sam embraces his dark side.

(Season Three Finale). As Eric and Bill play out their end game with Russell, Sookie contemplates a life free of vampires.