True Blood season 5 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "True Blood" S5E12, chaos ensues as Eric and Nora deal with a video exposing Russell and Steve's massacre. Russell targets Sookie, but Eric kills him at the fairy haven. Bill and Salome vie for Lilith's favor; Salome dies after being poisoned by Bill. Bill drinks Lilith's blood, dies, then resurrects with newfound power. Sookie, Eric, and others escape the Authority, while Alcide overthrows JD to become Packmaster. Andy is left caring for his fairy children, marking a shift in power and challenges ahead.

Full Episode S05E12 Recap

### True Blood Season 5, Episode 12 - "Save Yourself" #### Scene: Video Threat and Glamouring Plans - **Eric** and **Nora** discuss a video of **Russell Edgington** and **Steve Newlin** attacking fraternity brothers. - **Eric** plans a glamouring campaign to suppress knowledge of the video. - **Nora** suggests taking a security detail due to baby vampire attacks. #### Scene: The Blood Shrine - Power Struggles - **Salome** and **Bill** argue over who Lilith chose as the leader. - **Russell Edgington** plans to target Sookie and her fairy blood. - **Pam** is arrested for Sheriff Elijah's murder. #### Scene: Fairy Safe Haven - Russell's Attack - **Russell Edgington** tracks down the fairy safe haven. - Despite their efforts, the fairies can't repel him, and he kills a fairy. #### Scene: Authority Headquarters - Internal Conflicts - **Bill** refuses to listen to **Sam**, who's trying to rescue Emma. - **Nora**, **Eric**, and **Tara** plan to rescue Pam from the Authority. - **Alcide** discovers JD has been forcing his pack to consume vampire blood. #### Scene: Fairy Safe Haven - Aftermath of Russell's Attack - **Russell** continues his rampage until **Eric** kills him. - **Jason** is injured and experiences hallucinations of his parents. #### Scene: Authority Headquarters - Plotting and Betrayal - **Bill** and **Salome** continue their power struggle over who Lilith chose. - **Alcide** and **Rikki** deal with the aftermath of JD's actions. - **Sookie** and her group plan to infiltrate the Authority to save Bill and Eric. #### Scene: The Final Confrontation - **Bill** drinks the sacred blood of Lilith, despite warnings from Eric and Sookie. - **Bill** seemingly dies but then resurrects, transformed and more powerful. #### Scene: Escape and Aftermath - **Sookie**, **Eric**, **Tara**, and others escape the Authority headquarters. - **Alcide** becomes the new Packmaster, defeating JD. - **Andy** faces the responsibility of caring for his newly born fairy children. #### Scene: Conclusion - A New Beginning - The episode ends with the main characters regrouping and preparing for the challenges ahead, with Bill's transformation hinting at a significant shift in the power dynamics of the vampire world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the title of True Blood Season 5, Episode 12?

"Save Yourself"

Who are the two vampires seen attacking fraternity brothers in a video?

Russell Edgington and Steve Newlin

What does Eric plan to do about the video of the attack?

He plans a glamouring campaign to suppress knowledge of the video.

Who argues over being chosen by Lilith in the episode?

Salome and Bill

What is Russell Edgington's plan regarding Sookie?

He plans to target Sookie for her fairy blood.

Who gets arrested for the murder of Sheriff Elijah?

Pam

How does Russell Edgington find the fairy safe haven?

He tracks it down using his senses.

What happens when Russell attacks the fairy safe haven?

He kills a fairy despite their attempts to repel him.

What is Alcide's discovery about his pack?

JD has been forcing the pack to consume vampire blood.

How does Bill's storyline progress in the episode?

He drinks the sacred blood of Lilith, dies, and then resurrects transformed.

Who becomes the new Packmaster after defeating JD?

Alcide

What responsibility does Andy face at the end of the episode?

He must care for his newly born fairy children.

What major event happens to Bill in the episode?

He transforms into a more powerful vampire after drinking Lilith's blood.

Who escapes the Authority headquarters?

Sookie, Eric, Tara, and others.

What is the main theme of the episode's conclusion?

The transformation of Bill and the shift in power dynamics in the vampire world.

True Blood season 5 episode 12

Save Yourself