In the wake of the devastating attack on Bon Temps, Sookie faces accusations that she is to blame for what happened. A local learns of Sam's secret and incites the angry townspeople.
Vince continues to fan the flames of rage in the town. Lettie Mae goes on a downward spiral in an attempt to hold onto Tara's ghost. Sookie and her friends try to discern what fate awaits Bon Temps through a visit to a neighboring town.
Pam tries to offer Eric hope in the wake of his infection. Sookie devises a daring plan to lure in the H-Vamps, but the tables quickly turn as the H-Vamps use Holly as bait.
Eric's past comes to light. Sookie tries to use Holly to locate the rest of the hostages, but a case of bad timing puts everything at risk.
In an attempt to move on from recent tragedies, Lafayette and James convince Sookie to host a party. Andy helps Jessica find closure. Bill makes a shocking discovery.
Lafayette realizes that there is more to Lettie Mae's hallucinations than originally thought. Bill tries to make arrangements for his impending death.
Sookie struggles to deal with the news about Bill's condition. Eric and Pam make an uneasy alliance with the Yakanomo corporation in order to find Sarah.
Eric makes a startling discovery upon finding Sarah. Violet sets up a trap for Jason using Jessica. Sookie is shocked by Bill's reaction to the news of a cure.
Bill's refusal of the cure alienates him from Sookie and Jessica. Jason and Brigette develop a surprising bond.
Bill begs Sookie to make a devastating decision. Eric and Pam's revenge proves terrible. Bill makes peace with his demise and settles things with his loved ones.