The sixth season of the HBO supernatural drama series True Blood premiered on June 16, 2013. The season had an abbreviated run of ten episodes, as opposed to the usual twelve, partially to accommodate the pregnancy of lead actress Anna Paquin. It is also the first season not to be primarily based on the corresponding novel in The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, instead taking elements from multiple books in the series.
Episodes
E1
1. Who Are You, Really?
7.3
June 16, 2013
52 min
A group flees the Authority compound in the wake of Bill's reincarnation; Sam, Luna and Emma evade guards; Alcide learns about the packmaster job; Andy parents newborn human-faerie hybrids; Governor Truman Burrell vows open season on vampires.
Todd Lowe, Janina Gavankar, Rutger Hauer, Robert Patrick, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown
E2
2. The Sun
7.2
June 23, 2013
51 min
Jason and Sookie meet a long-lost relative; Tara is victimized by a new government weapon; Eric attempts to thwart the governor's anti-vampire initiatives; Sookie is drawn to a stranger; Alcide and Martha confront Sam about Emma's future.
Guest Stars:
Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Rutger Hauer, Luke Grimes, Robert Patrick
E3
3. You're No Good
6.9
June 30, 2013
57 min
Eric is irate about Burrell's aggression towards vampires; Bill enlists an innovator to synthesize a new type of blood; Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her; Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole; Steve Newlin struggles with his past.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Tara Buck, Rutger Hauer
E4
4. At Last
7.8
July 7, 2013
55 min
Sookie confronts her growing attraction to the mysterious Ben. Eric counters Burrell’s brutal anti-vampire initiatives by hitting his nemesis where it hurts the most. Growing up all too quickly, Andy’s faerie daughters end up keeping dangerous company. Sam and Nicole make a connection. Bill tasks Takahashi to synthesize a new kind of blood.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Tara Buck
E5
5. F*ck the Pain Away
7.1
July 14, 2013
55 min
Wanting to finally learn the truth about her past Sookie recruits Lafayette to summon her parents while Warlow relives the events that led him back to Lilith after thousands of years, Eric and Tara attempt to rescue Pam.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Robert Patrick
E6
6. Don't You Feel Me
6.8
July 21, 2013
55 min
Sookie escapes to a Fae land where Bill cannot influence her. Bill decides to seek Lillith's advice. Eric, Pam, Nora, Jason and Jessica are in danger.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes
E7
7. In the Evening
6.7
July 28, 2013
56 min
Eric pledges loyalty to Bill as a last resort to save Nora. A tragedy close to home forces Sam to ignore the warnings of Alcide and return to Bon Temps. Jessica shows her gratitude to James, a prisoner.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes
E8
8. Dead Meat
7.2
August 4, 2013
57 min
Sookie faces a major dilemma in deciding whether to broker a deal between Warlow and Bill. Over in vamp camp, Jason gets to know Violet, while Sarah goes to extremes to keep Tru Blood flowing. Alcide makes a decision that will impact the futures of Nicole and Sam.
Guest Stars:
Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble, Luke Grimes
E9
9. Life Matters
7.3
August 11, 2013
53 min
A desperate Bill tries to ferry Warlow away from the faerie plain, but Sookie is having none of it. Meanwhile, Eric arrives at vamp camp, looking to inflict serious human damage. In Bon Temps, friends and family take emotional turns remembering a fallen neighbor. Bill feels the pull of Lilith’s sirens.
Guest Stars:
Adina Porter, Anna Camp, Amelia Rose Blaire, Todd Lowe, Bailey Noble
E10
10. Radioactive
6.3
August 18, 2013
52 min
Jason feels a vampire attraction firsthand; and Bill finds that salvation isn't free. Meanwhile, Sookie considers her future with Warlow as a new crisis poses a threat to humans and vampires alike.
