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
Jason leads Sookie to a mysterious faerie nightclub where they find their cousin Hadley. There, they meet Claude, who reveals that their parents were actually murdered by a vampire drawn to the bridge by the scent of Sookie's blood on a discarded Band-Aid. Watch www xrysoi se True Blood S05E06
At the Authority headquarters, Roman (The Guardian) prepares to execute Russell with an "iStake." However, the device fails, and Russell escapes, brutally killing Roman by staking him in front of the council. In , titled " Hopeless " (originally aired
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. At the Authority headquarters, Roman (The Guardian) prepares