5 "Trouble"; Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf "packmaster" for advice on dealing with Russell's minions, Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy, Lafayette learns the meaning of patience from Jesus, Jason meets his match in Crystal and an heirloom reminds Eric of his past.
6 "I Got a Right to Sing the Blues"; with Sookie now held prisoner by the King of Mississippi, Russell orders Lorena to kill Bill, he then pays a call on the Queen of Louisiana. Sookie learns that Bill had been keeping a file on her and Tara is desperate to escape from Franklin. In Bon Temps, Sam Merlotte is trying to help his younger brother Tommy, Jason calls on Crystal only to find that she is not alone and, at the restaurant, Jessica decides to do Arlene a favor.
7 "Hitting the Ground"; Sookie manages to save Bill, but he feeds on her, and the King of Mississippi calls on the Magister. In Bon Temps Sam goes looking for the dog fight, Jason wants to learn more about Crystal, Hoyt's date with Summer went well, but he's not sure what to do when she shows up at his door.
This latest season raises its game significantly, reaching new heights of sublime comedy amid the sex, drugs and violence.