Episode #36: “Evil Is Going On” (season finale) Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) grapples with his conscience while plotting his perfect revenge against Russell (Denis O’Hare). Fed up with being “vampire crack,” Sookie (Anna Paquin) considers a new life without Bill (Stephen Moyer) – or any other vampire. Tara (Rutina Wesley) discovers some surprising news about Sam (Sam Trammell), whose rage resurfaces upon learning of Tommy’s (Marshall Allan) latest transgression. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) finds a new calling after warning Crystal’s (Lindsay Pulsipher) family about an impending drug raid. Plagued by visions, Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) turns to Jesus (Kevin Alejandro) for help, and learns his boyfriend has more to offer than companionship. Hoyt (Jim Parrack) hopes for a future with Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll), spurning Maxine’s (Dale Raoul) pleas to wed Summer (Melissa Rauch). Written by Alan Ball; directed by Anthony Hemingway.
Episode #20: “Even Steven” or “Luckiest Kid in Detroit” (season finale) Eyeing a possible second chance with Jessica (Anne Heche), Ray (Thomas Jane) contemplates a break from the business – but Lenore (Rebecca Creskoff) may not be willing to give him up without a fight. Emotionally frayed after separate encounters with Damon (Charlie Saxton) and Vera-Joan (Rhea Perlman), Tanya (Jane Adams) visits Frances (Roxanne Hart) and Ray to try to make amends. After getting a lift from Mindy (Amy Farrington), Ronnie (Eddie Jemison) returns home to find that Jessica has made a decision that could impact both their futures. Written by Dmitry Lipkin & Eduardo Machado and Julia Brownell & Brett C. Leonard; directed by Dan Attias.
Episode #88: “Lose Yourself” (season finale) With Mrs. Ari (Perrey Reeves) fuming over Ari’s (Jeremy Piven) angry meltdown the night before, Ari tries desperately to keep a surprise party for her on track. The guys attempt to stage an intervention for Vince (Adrian Grenier), who has gone off the deep end. Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) scrambles to find investors to save the tequila business. Eric (Kevin Connolly) receives an unexpected request from Sloan’s (Emmanuelle Chriqui) father, Terrance (Malcolm McDowell), which leads him to consider Scott’s (Scott Caan) business proposal. Written by Doug Ellin; directed by David Nutter.Lot of dang people watching these shows!