3 "It Hurts Me Too"; Sookie heads to Jackson in the company of Alcide, Jason is distracted from his police exams, Bud reaches the end of his rope, Arlene copes with unexpected news, Franklin charms Tara and gets Jessica out of a jam, Eric bequeaths a gift to Lafayette and, haunted by visions from his past, Bill makes a surprising pledge of allegiance.
4 "9 Crimes"; Sookie joins Alcide at a party, Eric is given a deadline to locate Bill, Andy gets a promotion and draws Jason's attention, Franklin takes Tara on a road trip, Arlene is irked by Jessica's arrival at Merlotte's, Sam brokers a deal with Tommy and his parents and Bill "procures" dinner for Russell and Lorena.
This latest season raises its game significantly, reaching new heights of sublime comedy amid the sex, drugs and violence.