Slipping further into religious fervor, Bill gives Jessica an order she’s loath to carry out. Armed with a damning video of Russell and Steve, the military delivers an ultimatum to the Authority.

Claude and Maurella take Sookie to meet the faerie elder, who may know something about an ancient family secret. Alcide reconnects with his father; Sam and Luna hitch a rideinto the Authority.

original airdate--August 19,2012        rating--4.92 million

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

1. "Introitus Requiem" by Crucial Music Corporation
2. "Sunset" by Stevie Wonder
3. "What Makes A Good Man? by The Heavy
4. "Like Lava" by Eros & Evans
5. "Not Another Song About California" by Grant Langston
6. "Rodeo Queen" by Gayle Lynn & The Hired Hands
7. "Little Girl Wandered Off" by Derrick Stout
8. "Cars, Bars And Guitars" by The Go Getters
9. "Speak In Silence" by Hannah Cartwright & Ross Tones