Tonight On True Blood: “I Smell A Rat”

True Blood has a powerful villain in Russell Edgington, and tonight he goes even further off the rails to avenge Talbot’s death. Add in relationship drama with Jessica, Hoyt and Tommy, Eric writing his will, and the fallout from Sam’s attack on Calvin last week, and you’ve got the makings of another amazing episode. Here’s the official synopsis for tonight:

A reluctant Bill warns Sookie about the dangers she will face. Jesus is intrigued by the mysterious qualities of V. Sam’s recent fit of rage triggers dark memories. Eric takes precautions and fulfills a wish; Arlene turns to Holly for help with a pressing problem; Jason deals with the unexpected, with both Tara and Crystal; Jessica is torn between Tommy and Hoyt. After communing with Talbot, Russell promises to extract vengeance on his enemies.

“I Smell A Rat” airs Sunday, August 22 at 9/8c on HBO. Watch clips from the episode, see promo stills from season 3, check out spoilers for this episode, watch our podcast discussing last week’s episode, enter to win a copy of Death’s Excellent Vacation and be sure to come back at 8:45 EST for our live chat!