I came to this show late, having been somewhat burned out by the failure of Moonlight. I thought I'd had enough of vampires for awhile. Then I picked up the books by Charlaine Harris, liked her quirky, Southern heroine, and tried out the HBO series. It has its flaws, but overall this is a deliciously wicked soap opera with fangs.
SEASON TWO
Nothing But the Blood - Season 2 begins with Sookie, Tara and Andy discovering just who that is in the back of Andy's car; Sam confronts a person from his checkered past, and Bill must deal with his rebellious teenage protegee. Airdate 14 June 2009.
Keep This Party Going - Eric bargains with a desperate prisoner, Jason finds a way to get half-naked at Jesus camp, and Bill and Sookie try to parent a new vampire, Jessica, with disastrous consequences. Airdate 21 June 2009.
Scratches - After a quarrel with Bill, Sookie stomps off into the woods and is attacked; Bill must bargain with Eric to save her life. Meanwhile, Tara begins to suspect all is not what it seems to be at Maryann's mansion. Airdate 28 June 2009.
Shake and Fingerpop - Half of Bon Temps goes to Dallas, the other half to an orgy. Sam connects with Daphne, and Lafayette forms a new connection. Airdate 12 July 2009.
Never Let Me Go - Sookie, Bill and Eric devise a plan to find the missing Sheriff of Dallas, and Sam gets a little puppy love. Airdate 19 July 2009.
Hard Hearted Hannah - We see a bit of Lorena and Bill's backstory, things go horribly wrong at the Fellowship of the Sun, and we learn the true nature of Eric's relationship with Godric. Sam finds himself in a world of hurt at Maryann's latest party. Airdate 26 July 2009.
Release Me - Chase themes and non-consensual sex are the order of the night in Dallas and Bon Temps. Airdate 2 August 2009
Timebomb - Matters come to a head at the Fellowship of the Sun. Tara and Eggs eat an unspeakable meal with Maryann, and Sam is framed for murder. Airdate 9 August 2009.
I Will Rise Up - A wounded Eric tricks Sookie, while Lafayette turns to his aunt Lettie May to try to pry Tara loose from Maryann's influence. Airdate 16 August 2009.
New World In My View - Sookie, Bill, Jason and Eric return to Bon Temps and confront Maryann. Hoyt and Jessica try to deal with Hoyt's mother, and Jason plans to help Sam out of his predicament. Airdate 23 August 2009.
Frenzy - Bill appeals to the Queen of Louisiana for help, Sam turns to an unexpected source for assistance, and Hoyt is forced to make a choice. Airdate 30 August 2009.
Beyond Here Lies Nothin' - Season Two Finale. Maryann prepares for a sacrifice and drafts Sookie to help, while Sam prepares to lay down everything for Sookie and Bon Temps. Airdate 13 September 2009.
SEASON ONE
Overview - I reviewed the entire first season as a whole, to prepare for the second.