Ep 1. Bad Blood

Sookie Stackhouse returns to Bon Temps after spending a few months in Dallas. She has a lot on her plate, as she has to deal with her relationship troubles and her telepathic abilities. While trying to adjust to her regular life, Sookie discovers that even more supernatural beings have arrived in the town, including werewolves.

Meanwhile, Bill has been tasked by the vampire Queen of Louisiana, Sophie-Anne, to carry out a secret mission. This forces him to lie to Sookie and distance himself from her, causing their already shaky relationship to crumble further. However, when Sookie discovers that Bill has been keeping secrets from her and that he may have other romantic interests, she is forced to re-evaluate their relationship.

At the same time, Jason is taken prisoner by the newly arrived were-panthers, a hybrid species of panthers and humans. They hold him captive and force him to participate in their rituals, which threatens to change him forever. As Jason struggles to escape their grasp, he also grapples with his attraction to Crystal, one of the were-panthers.

Also, Tara is struggling in her personal life and turns to alcohol and men to help ease her pain. Her erratic behavior puts her at odds with her friends, and they worry about her well-being.

Throughout the episode, tensions rise between the supernatural beings and the humans in Bon Temps. The vampires, werewolves, and other creatures are forced to navigate their relationships with humans as they try to coexist in the town.

Overall, "Bad Blood" sets up a season full of drama, romance, and supernatural intrigue. Fans of the show will be delighted to see the return of their favorite characters and the introduction of new ones, as the world of Bon Temps expands to include even more supernatural creatures.