Fair rating?True Blood· Season 5 · Episode 7
In the Beginning
Salome reveals her true allegiances while Bill and Eric get a powerful taste of sacred blood. A revelation at Hot Wings causes Sookie to wonder what her life would be like without faerie powers. Meanwhile, Sam sniffs out several shifter shooters; Hoyt finds camaraderie in a new group of friends; Alcide prepares for the worst in his face-off with J.D.; Andy attempts to reconnect with Bud; Lafayette finds an unlikely ally searching for Jesus' body in Mexico; Lettie Mae pays Tara a visit; and Arlene takes a sentimental journey as her concerns towards Terry deepen.
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#12In Season 5of 12 rated episodes
#70All-timeof 80 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.8
2012First airedJuly 22, 2012
Guest stars
Adina Porteras Lettie Mae Thornton
Kevin Alejandroas Jesus Velasquez
William Sandersonas Sheriff Bud Dearborne
John Billingsleyas Mike Spencer
Tanya Wrightas Kenya Jones
John Rezigas Deputy Kevin Ellis
Dale Dickeyas Martha
Kelly Overtonas Rikki Naylor
Carolyn Hennesyas Rosalyn Harris
Giles Mattheyas Faerie Claude
Allan Hydeas Godric
Peter Mensahas Kibwe
Louis Herthumas JD
Jessica Clarkas LilithCrew
Michael RuscioDirector
Brian BucknerWriter
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