With Jessica in tow, Bill and Sookie head to Dallas to carry out Eric’s vampire-reconnaissance mission – but a surprise awaits them at the airport.  At the Light of Day Institute, Jason  falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. 

Maryann throws Tara a birthday party at Sookie’s, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry.  Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process.  Having barely escaped Fangtasia, Lafayette finds himself reluctantly pulled back into Eric’s orbit.

original air date-July 12,2009                 rating--3.90 million

songs--Theme song-"Bad Things" by Jace Everett

1. Louisiana Hot Sauce by Sammy Kershaw
2. Beni Beni (Acoustic) by Niyaz
3. Wrong Path by 5 Alarm Music
4. Walking In the Shadow of the Blues by Little Charlie and the Night Cats
5. Rhythm Bound by Steve Byers
6. Nowhere to Go by Black Toast
7. Shake and Fingerpop by Junior Walker and the Allstars
8. Dig by Headbone featuring Bubba Kendall
9. Wellness Farm by Saafi Brothers
10. High Anxiety by LA Post
11. (The Forgotten People) by Thievery Corporation
12. The Final Challenge by LA Post
13. Watch My Mouth by Cazwell
14. Aqua Dub by Peyote Sound System