Sam and Luna survive being shot and are hospitalized. Sam eventually helps Sheriff Andy investigate the hate crimes against shifters, which leads to a violent confrontation at a local hunting shop.
In , titled " Hopeless " (originally aired July 15, 2012), the story centers on the shocking return of the ancient vampire Russell Edgington and a major reveal regarding the Stackhouse family history. Key Plot Developments Watch www xrysoi se True Blood S05E06
Anna Paquin (Sookie), Stephen Moyer (Bill), Alexander Skarsgård (Eric), and Ryan Kwanten (Jason). Notable Guest Stars: Christopher Meloni as Roman Zimojic. Denis O'Hare as Russell Edgington. Alfre Woodard as Ruby Jean Reynolds. Giles Matthey as Claude Crane. Sam and Luna survive being shot and are hospitalized
After a struggle where Sookie uses her faerie powers to repel him, the Vampire Authority arrives to take Russell into custody. Bill and Eric are forced to glamour Sookie and Alcide to forget the encounter; however, Bill only pretends to glamour Sookie, and she later uses her powers to restore Alcide’s memory. Key Plot Developments Anna Paquin (Sookie), Stephen Moyer
The episode features the series' core cast along with notable guest appearances: