Home > True Blood > Season 3 « TV Series Page True Blood: Season 3 (2010) SEASON: Season 3 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Want to see Episode List Season 3 True Blood Critics Consensus True Blood seems to fully understand its appeal, and its third season provides plenty of graphic thrills, steamy romance, and biting satire for its fans. 95% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 22 84% Audience Score User Ratings: 250 More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Bad Blood Air date: Jun 13, 2010 In the third-season premiere, Sookie gets little cooperation from Eric in her frantic search for a missing Bill. Meanwhile, Andy persuades Jason to keep quiet about Eggs' death, which leaves Tara beside herself with grief and Lafayette with the difficult task of consoling his cousin. More 2 Beautifully Broken Air date: Jun 20, 2010 A new crisis causes Eric to reflect on an old mission; Lafayette uses fear to prove a point to Tara; Sookie may be an unwitting pawn in a plot by Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, to expand his influence; Jason rides shotgun with Andy on a drug bust. More 3 It Hurts Me Too Air date: Jun 27, 2010 Sookie's search for Bill takes her to Mississippi after Eric enlists a werewolf to protect her; Jason struggles to focus on his police exams; Arlene shares a surprise with Terry; Lafayette reluctantly accepts a gift from a benefactor; Franklin uses his powers of persuasion on Jessica and Tara; Bud sours on law enforcement after yet another gruesome discovery. More 4 Crimes Air date: Jul 11, 2010 Sookie goes to an engagement party for Alcide's ex (Brit Morgan); Tara takes a road trip with Franklin; Eric's search for Bill takes on a sense of urgency; Andy gets a promotion; Sam comes to an agreement with the Mickens; Bill does a favor for Russell and Lorena. More 5 Trouble Air date: Jul 18, 2010 Sookie and Alcide seek counsel from an expert to counter Russell's werewolves; Tara mulls an offer from Franklin; Joe Lee lets Sam and Tommy down; Lafayette learns a lesson from Jesus; Eric's zest for revenge intensifies with a reminder of his past. More 6 I Got a Right to Sing the Blues Air date: Jul 25, 2010 Russell goes to Louisiana to take the next step in his quest for power; Sookie worries what Lorena has in store for Bill; Jason and Lafayette face obstacles in their respective romances; Jessica starts practicing what Pam's been preaching; Tara goes to extremes to resist Franklin's charms; Tommy has trouble breaking out on his own. More 7 Hitting the Ground Air date: Aug 1, 2010 Sam intervenes when Melinda and Joe Lee ope Tommy into a dogfighting ring; Eric hatches a plan to get information from Sophie-Anne; Sookie makes a last-ditch attempt to rescue Bill; Jason searches for clues about Crystal; Debbie vows to get even with Alcide; Russell turns his back on the Magister. More 8 Night on the Sun Air date: Aug 8, 2010 Alcide's family emergency leaves Sookie unprotected; Lafayette is surprised by a visit from his mom (Alfre Woodard); Sam has his hands full with Tommy; Jessica and Bill patch up their differences; Sophie-Anne moves into a new home; Jason makes a desperate move to save Crystal. More 9 Everything is Broken Air date: Aug 15, 2010 Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts; Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity; Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin; Arlene has a pessimistic view of her future; Sookie meets another family member; Russell vows to get back at his enemies. More 10 I Smell a Rat Air date: Aug 22, 2010 Sookie gets a dire warning from Bill; Sam's emotional outburst takes him on an unpleasant trip down memory lane; Arlene asks Holly for help with a dilemma; Jessica faces a romantic conundrum; Russell vows revenge on his foes; Jesus changes his opinion of a certain mind-altering substance. More Show More Episodes True Blood: Season 3 Photos View All Photos (1) Tv Season Info Sookie Stackhouse and the townspeople of Bon Temps face a new calamity--ushered in by the Vampire King of Mississippi and his mutant werewolf followers--in Season Three of the hit drama series based on the novels by Charlaine Harris. Genre: Horror Network: HBO Premiere Date: Jun 13, 2010 Creator: Alan Ball Exec. Producers: Alan Ball, Gregg Fienberg Cast Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton Chris Bauer as Andy Bellefleur Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry Carrie Preston as Arlene Fowler William Sanderson as Bud Dearborne Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica Marshall Allman as Tommy Mickens Denis O'Hare as Russell Edgington Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur Lindsay Pulsipher as Crystal Norris Kevin Alejandro as Jesus Velasquez James Frain as Franklin Mott Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux Tanya Wright as Kenya Melissa Rauch as Summer J. Smith-Cameron as Melinda Mickens Theo Alexander as Talbot Cooper Huckabee as Joe Lee Mickens Mariana Klaveno as Lorena Krasiki Lauren Bowles as Holly Grant Bowler as Cooter Gregory Sporleder as Calvin Natasha Alam as Yvetta Alfre Woodard as Ruby Jean Reynolds Don Swayze as Gus Evan Rachel Wood as Queen Sophie Anne Brit Morgan as Debbie Pelt James Harvey Ward as Felton Lindsey Haun as Hadley Hale Adina Porter as Lettie Mae Zeljko Ivanek as Magister Dale Raoul as Maxine Fortenberry John Rezig as Kevin Grey Damon as Kitch Lara Pulver as Claudine Tara Buck as Ginger John Hillard as Hank Dakin Matthews as Dr. Robideaux Jessica Tuck as Nan Flanagan Carlson Young as Tammy Bryan Becker as Louie Tess Alexandra Parker as Rosie Ronnie Gene Blevins as T-Dub Kate Luyben as Natalie Andy Mackenzie as Creepy Biker Kevin Fry-Bowers as Turk John Billingsley as Mike Spencer C.C. Sheffield as Missy Allan Hyde as Godric Thea Brooks as Jen Arielle Kebbel as Charlene Michael Raymond-James as Rene Lenier Dan Gillies as Jon Gregg L. Daniel as Rev. Daniels Michael Steger as Tony Hans Tester as Ulfrik Shannon Welles as Olivia Monte Perlin as Jimmy Shannon Lucio as Caroline Compton Michael McMillian as Rev. Steve Newlin Robert Catrini as Vampire Lawyer Greg Cipes as Bufort Sean Bridgers as Big Bobby Jade Taylor as Anne Lillian Hurst as Great Aunt Cecilia Jeanne Baron as Hostess Dawn Olivieri as Janice Herveaux Stephan Duvall as Frank James Royce Edwards as Sgt. Kinney Grainger Hines as Col. John Flood Steph DuVall as Frank Gina Morelli as Very Old Woman Flor de Maria Chahua as Young Woman Rebecca Tilney as Dr. Sekuler Eric Jungmann as Chip John Burke as Jerry McCafferty Annica Bejhed as Astrid Mel Fair as TBBN Anchor Vincent Ward as Hollis Sarah McCann as Slave Girl Max Charles as Hunter Virginia Louise Smith as Hospital Administrator Ken Rudolph as KKJH Anchor Tiffany Taylor as Nan's Girl Stewart Skelton as Pastor Sean Hemeon as Russell's Security Guard Brad Carter as Kris George Morris as Russell's Security Guard Zia Harris as Shane Anne Mannal as Female Reporter Sylvianne Chebance as Were-Bitch Show More Cast News & Interviews for True Blood: Season 3 10 Great TV Shows That Failed In Their Final Seasons View All True Blood: Season 3 News Episodes 1 Bad Blood Air date: Jun 13, 2010 In the third-season premiere, Sookie gets little cooperation from Eric in her frantic search for a missing Bill. Meanwhile, Andy persuades Jason to keep quiet about Eggs' death, which leaves Tara beside herself with grief and Lafayette with the difficult task of consoling his cousin. More 2 Beautifully Broken Air date: Jun 20, 2010 A new crisis causes Eric to reflect on an old mission; Lafayette uses fear to prove a point to Tara; Sookie may be an unwitting pawn in a plot by Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, to expand his influence; Jason rides shotgun with Andy on a drug bust. More 3 It Hurts Me Too Air date: Jun 27, 2010 Sookie's search for Bill takes her to Mississippi after Eric enlists a werewolf to protect her; Jason struggles to focus on his police exams; Arlene shares a surprise with Terry; Lafayette reluctantly accepts a gift from a benefactor; Franklin uses his powers of persuasion on Jessica and Tara; Bud sours on law enforcement after yet another gruesome discovery. More 4 Crimes Air date: Jul 11, 2010 Sookie goes to an engagement party for Alcide's ex (Brit Morgan); Tara takes a road trip with Franklin; Eric's search for Bill takes on a sense of urgency; Andy gets a promotion; Sam comes to an agreement with the Mickens; Bill does a favor for Russell and Lorena. More 5 Trouble Air date: Jul 18, 2010 Sookie and Alcide seek counsel from an expert to counter Russell's werewolves; Tara mulls an offer from Franklin; Joe Lee lets Sam and Tommy down; Lafayette learns a lesson from Jesus; Eric's zest for revenge intensifies with a reminder of his past. More 6 I Got a Right to Sing the Blues Air date: Jul 25, 2010 Russell goes to Louisiana to take the next step in his quest for power; Sookie worries what Lorena has in store for Bill; Jason and Lafayette face obstacles in their respective romances; Jessica starts practicing what Pam's been preaching; Tara goes to extremes to resist Franklin's charms; Tommy has trouble breaking out on his own. More 7 Hitting the Ground Air date: Aug 1, 2010 Sam intervenes when Melinda and Joe Lee ope Tommy into a dogfighting ring; Eric hatches a plan to get information from Sophie-Anne; Sookie makes a last-ditch attempt to rescue Bill; Jason searches for clues about Crystal; Debbie vows to get even with Alcide; Russell turns his back on the Magister. More 8 Night on the Sun Air date: Aug 8, 2010 Alcide's family emergency leaves Sookie unprotected; Lafayette is surprised by a visit from his mom (Alfre Woodard); Sam has his hands full with Tommy; Jessica and Bill patch up their differences; Sophie-Anne moves into a new home; Jason makes a desperate move to save Crystal. More 9 Everything is Broken Air date: Aug 15, 2010 Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts; Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity; Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin; Arlene has a pessimistic view of her future; Sookie meets another family member; Russell vows to get back at his enemies. More 10 I Smell a Rat Air date: Aug 22, 2010 Sookie gets a dire warning from Bill; Sam's emotional outburst takes him on an unpleasant trip down memory lane; Arlene asks Holly for help with a dilemma; Jessica faces a romantic conundrum; Russell vows revenge on his foes; Jesus changes his opinion of a certain mind-altering substance. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for True Blood Season 3 All Critics (22) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (1) True Blood is dominated by heated emotions and tortured love, but there continues to be spiky satire and camp at every turn. Jun 22, 2018 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic True Blood vibrates at a level of inspired wackiness so high that its consistency is hard to determine. Feb 7, 2018 | Full Review… Joshua Alston Newsweek Top Critic "Hot Sexy Vampires in Love!" Where do I sign up for that? Silly, gross, soapy, mysterious, intriguing, exotic, erotic "True Blood" is fun. Jun 20, 2010 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Rather than running through a lot of well-written, well-acted, well-edited expository material, True Blood was back to playing on our hearts and minds and throats. Jun 22, 2018 | Full Review… Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Top Critic True Blood plummets me into a world so dark and dirty and hilarious and unnerving that it glamours me into a placid state, then leaves me wanting more. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… Heather Havrilesky Salon.com Top Critic It's unavoidable that "True Blood" will fall into some of the same dramas as other vampire shows. It's just got sharper teeth. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Those of you who love "True Blood" for its soapy mix of sex and horror - and occasional flashes of humor - nothing important is missing from the three episodes I've seen of the new season. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News Many viewers probably come to "True Blood" for the thrills and the romance but it's the humor that allows the show to rise a step above similar TV fare. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "True Blood'' is dominated by heated emotions and tortured love, but there continues to be spiky satire and camp at every turn. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Herald True Blood is the TV equivalent of the perfect summer beach book. It's funny, it's sexy, it's imaginative, it's outrageous. May 15, 2018 | Full Review… David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air While I wasn't thrilled with the over-stuffing of this episode, I was truly excited (in more ways than one) to see my favorite characters back again. Jun 19, 2018 | Full Review… Cindy Davis Pajiba By the middle of the second episode, the show begins to gain traction and sucks you in with its new set of tantalizing mysteries. Jun 20, 2010 | Full Review… Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times View All Critic Reviews (22) Audience Reviews for True Blood: Season 3 Apr 05, 2015 In season 3, werewolves became a threat while vampire clans got into trouble. Much more adventurous than the previous seasons, season 3 was another enjoyable experience. Sylvester K Super Reviewer Apr 21, 2019 Ths was ok but i thought Maryellen sucked just didnt like that whole concept Mar 30, 2019 Shows the beginning of the plotting issues that plague later seasons. But the journey is still fun. Tino P Feb 11, 2019 A seven season supernatural ride in the American landscape, delivered by an awesome cast & crew!! Truly imaginative storyline that takes the Vampire franchise in a new direction- a must see for fans of the genre!! Phil C Jun 29, 2017 I adore the intentionally campy B feel they create in each season, they make it clear not to take anything thats happening to seriously in this crazy horror, comedy, soap opera, meets "goreous" adventure. Zoey S Nov 03, 2016 <@ if (review) { @><@= review @><@ } @> Mark R Feb 05, 2016 By far my favorite season of TB. The King of Mississippi (Russell) and the psycho vampire, Franklin, mixed into the TB characters added instead of detracted from the storylines. Loved Russell on the News ripped the spine out of the newscaster. We also learn more about Bill's initial intentions and how vampire hierarchy truly works. Rebecca T Nov 12, 2014 While the secondary storylines are more interesting than the main story itself, True Blood's introduction to werewolves are a great addition to it's brilliant mythology. Zachary D Jul 27, 2014 While some stuff isn't as interesting as the show wants you to think (werewolves?) the third season benefits from great additions to the cast. Antonio B Jul 02, 2014 Eric: "Blood is too precious to lose". Okay this season may not be as crazy or brilliant as the second season was but this season still got that one thing that made the second season so great and that is a fun villain. Matthew B See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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