Louis Herthum

Eric makes a final and desperate attempt to bring down the Authority and, at the same time, save Bill from losing his humanity. Alcide gets ready for a second confrontation with JD. Sam and Luna must use all their resources in order to escape from the Authority. Andy must deal with the consequences of a deal he made.

When two of the four teenagers acquitted of raping a Cheyenne girl are murdered, it looks like revenge. But Walt isn't convinced by the evidence and he sets out to find the real killer. Walt faces up to the reality of his wife's death.

Salome and the Chancellors celebrate the start of the vampire holy war. Sookie gets a hint about her parents' murder but anti-supernatural enthusiasts put her in danger. Eric plans his escape. Andy and Jason are out looking for leads behind the shifter killings. Alcide remembers how he was initiated into his pack. Arlene is trapped between Terry and Patrick's clash. Steve gets a new pet.

As Sookie embraces her human side, she considers a life without her faerie powers. Salome shows just where her true allegiance rests. Sam uses his sense of smell to locate the shooters. Alcide gets ready for a fight. Lafayette searches for Jesus' body. Hoyt finds himself a new group of friends.

The aftermath at the asylum has Sookie filled with dread. The Authority retrieve Bill and Eric. Pam gets involved when Tara's actions lead to a fight. After receiving an alarming message from Jesus, Ruby Jean gets a visit from Lafayette. Terry thinks a curse is to blame for his predicament. Sam lends Andy a hand with an investigation. Alcide faces up to J.D. Roman reveals his plans for Russell.

When a convicted murderer is released early due to overcrowding and then found mauled by a bear, the list of suspects is long. Walt suspects someone baited the bear to attack so the team sets out to track down the bear and the person who used the bear to commit murder. Branch's uncle is taken into custody when he fires his shotgun in his retirement home.

In New Orleans, Eric and Bill get together with the ancient vampire Salome, a member of the Authority, and become familiar with how the Authority's does interrogation. Pam remembers to back when she was human and when Eric first came into her life. Alcide refuses to take over as the new packmaster. Sam and Luna deal with Marcus' mother who comes looking for Emma. Sookie acquires a system to protect her home should Russell show up. Terry's erratic behavior has Arlene concerned. Jessica receives an offer from Steve Newlin. Jason's life of numerous casual sexual affairs with women weighs heavy on him. Tara resurfaces in Bon Temps.

Sookie and Lafayette deal with the aftermath of Tara's encounter with Debbie Pelt. The Vampire Authority along with a woman from Eric's past make a call on Bill and Eric. Alcide and Sam are faced with an angry werewolf pack. Jessica celebrates her new freedom with some partying. The recently turned Steve Newlin pays a visit to Jason. An old Iraq War buddy reignites Terry's PTSD. Alcide warns Sookie about the resurfaced Russell Edgington.

Longmire has been widowed a year and is still struggling with his wife's death. With the help of his daughter Cady and his female deputy Vic, Longmire is ready to turn his life around, get re-energized about his job as sheriff and put his heart into running for re-election. Even when his ambitious deputy Branch decides to run against him, Longmire continues his unwavering devotion to the community. And when and if Longmire needs support, he has his close friend and confidant Henry Standing Bear.

With Jesse in hiding, Walt negotiates a bargain with Gus to provide for his and Jesse's safety. But Gus has other plans and when Walt is cornered he puts a drastic last-minute plan in action by asking Jesse to save his life.