Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic, blood vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
Unaired Pilot (Episode 1) 8.0
Air date: 2008-06-16
Overview: Very similar to the aired pilot called Strange Love, except the actor who plays Tara Thornton in this version is Brook Kerr instead of Rutina Wesley.
This version was released online around the middle of June 2008.
True Blood-Lines: A New Type (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-09-01
Overview: A special featurette about the all-new HBO drama series True Blood.
True Blood-Lines: Vampire Legends (Episode 3) 0.5
Air date: 2008-09-01
Overview: A special featurette about the all-new HBO drama series True Blood.
True Blood-Making of the Opening Sequence Featurette (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-09-01
Overview: A truly hand-made sequence for one of the most watched dramatic series in HBO’s history. The final edit contains over 65 shots comprised of original documentary, studio, tabletop photography and found footage. 6 separate shoots took place in Louisiana, Seattle, Chicago on 7 different still, film, and video cameras.
In Focus: Vampires in America (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-06-21
Overview: A fictionalised current affairs news program which chronicles the existence of vampires, from the revelation of their existence to their integration into society.
Minisode: Eric & Pam (Episode 6)
Air date: 2010-04-28
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: Eric and Pam are trying out new dancers for Fangtasia. One in particular, Yvetta catches Eric's eye, and Pam's as well. But Eric is less than willing to share with his ancient friend.
Minisode: Jessica (Episode 7)
Air date: 2010-05-05
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: Jessica is on the hunt in a local haunt when she is set upon by a man who begins preaching the word of God to her.
Minisode: Sookie, Tara & Lafayette (Episode 8)
Air date: 2010-05-11
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Sookie and Tara get into an argument on the dangers of dating a vampire when Tara wonders where Bill's money comes from. Lafayette intervenes when the argument turns heated.
Minisode: Sam (Episode 9)
Air date: 2010-05-18
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Sam feels the need to mark their territory by destroying "The God Who Comes".
The Vampire Report: Special Edition (Episode 10)
Air date: 2010-05-25
Overview: Check out the past year's biggest stories in vampire news, politics and popular culture in the the special edition of The Perspective with Victoria Davis
Minisode: Bill (Episode 11)
Air date: 2010-05-25
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: While getting ready to meet Sookie for their date, Bill gets a visit from a jewelry saleswoman (Beth Grant) who makes an indecent proposition.
Minisode: Jason (Episode 12)
Air date: 2010-06-02
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Jason begs the help of Jesus, God, Mary Magdalene, Buddha, Allah, Scientology and aliens.
Season 4 Sneak Peak (Episode 13)
Air date: 2011-06-15
Overview: The fourth season of True Blood will contain 12 episodes: the first, titled “She’s Not There,” will air Sunday, June 26, 2011, on HBO. It will be loosely based on the fourth novel in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, Dead to the World.
A Farewell to Bon Temps (Episode 14)
Air date: 2014-06-16
Overview: Say goodbye to 'True Blood' with this behind-the-scenes special that looks at the series as it enters its 7th and final season.
Snoop Dogg "Oh Sookie" Music Video (Episode 15)
Air date: 2014-06-17
Minisode Collection (Episode 16)
Overview: Collection of all minisodes
Fellowship of the Sun: Reflections of Light (Episode 17)
Overview: Rules to live by with Fellowship of the Sun leaders Steve and Sarah Newlin.
True Blood: The Final Touches (Episode 18)
Air date: 2012-05-29
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Join Alan Ball as he reveals an exclusive, never-before-seen glimpse in the post production process of True Blood.