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True Blood Season 4 Episode 8 - Spellbound, Air date Sunday 8/14/2011 9:00 pm on HBO. Vampires not only exist, but the entire world knows about them. Since a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed. The series follows Sookie Stackhouse, a barmaid living in Louisiana who can read people's minds, and how her life is turned upside down when the Vampire Bill, walks into her place of employment two years after vampires 'came out of the coffin' on national television.

Previous stories: Lafayette goes to Mexico with Jesus to witness the power of a shaman, Bill becomes personally involved with the necromancy problem, Arlene and Terry hope religion can resolve a family issue Sam teams up with Tommy. Bill gets into some difficulty and Sookie takes Eric under her wing. Tommy involves Sam in his criminal activities while Arlene and Terry look to religion for answers. Jason gradually regains his health.

Lafayette and Jesus make their way to Mexico seeking a way to control their powers.

Under a full moon, Sookie heads out to look for Jason. Arlene and Terry have to deal with a suspicious out-of-control fire. Marnie establishes a rapport with past spirits. Alcide considers Debbie's urging to join a new werewolf community. Sam and Tommy trade places. Lafayette is making headway in Mexico. Eric gives in to his King's wishes. Sookie hunts for Jason under a full moon; Arlene and Terry wonder about the cause of a strange fire, Debbie pressures Alcide to relocate; Lafayette has a spiritual experience in Mexico. Eric gives in to a higher authority; Marnie has contact with her supernatural predecessors.

Marnie's powers from beyond force Bill to take evasive, though unpopular, action to save vampires, Luna learns something new about Sam, Andy has a date with Holly, Jessica reconsiders her future with Hoyt Alcide and Debbie run with a different crowd, Eric turns his amnesia into an asset. Bill passes an order that is generally disliked. Eric eagerly accepts his amnesia. Luna finds out something interesting about Sam. Holly and Andy hook up. Lafayette becomes more aware of his own existence, sensations, thoughts and surroundings. Jessica's not so sure her current relationship has much future. Alcide and Debbie make the decision to join a new werewolf community.

Next for Now episode: Sookie and Eric side with the king when Bill and Marnie prepare for an epic confrontation, Lafayette is possessed by a troublesome spirit, Tommy gains a new perspective on life; Sam finds a dangerous opponent in werewolf leader Marcus, who also happens to be Luna's ex. Jessica faces a housing crisis. Bill and Marnie get ready for an open confrontation. The King secures the loyalty of Sookie and Eric. Jason is conflicted emotionally. A spirit manipulates Lafayette for its own purposes. Sam must deal with Marcus who just happens to be Luna's ex.