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Everything Is Broken

  • Episode aired Aug 15, 2010
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 59m
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Alexander Skarsgård, Kristin Bauer van Straten, and Jessica Tuck in True Blood (2008)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
Eric goes before the Authority following the Magister's disappearance. Tara faces her worst demons. Russell shocks the world with a public announcement.Eric goes before the Authority following the Magister's disappearance. Tara faces her worst demons. Russell shocks the world with a public announcement.Eric goes before the Authority following the Magister's disappearance. Tara faces her worst demons. Russell shocks the world with a public announcement.
IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Scott Winant
  • Writers
    • Alan Ball
    • Charlaine Harris("Sookie Stackhouse" novels by)
    • Alexander Woo
  • Stars
    • Anna Paquin
    • Stephen Moyer
    • Sam Trammell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Winant
  • Writers
    • Alan Ball
    • Charlaine Harris("Sookie Stackhouse" novels by)
    • Alexander Woo
  • Stars
    • Anna Paquin
    • Stephen Moyer
    • Sam Trammell
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    • 1User review
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    Jessica Tuck in True Blood (2008)
    Jessica Tuck in True Blood (2008)
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    Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin
    • Sookie Stackhouseas Sookie Stackhouse
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Bill Comptonas Bill Compton
    Sam Trammell
    Sam Trammell
    • Sam Merlotteas Sam Merlotte
    Ryan Kwanten
    Ryan Kwanten
    • Jason Stackhouseas Jason Stackhouse
    Rutina Wesley
    Rutina Wesley
    • Tara Thorntonas Tara Thornton
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Jesus Velasquezas Jesus Velasquez
    Marshall Allman
    Marshall Allman
    • Tommy Mickensas Tommy Mickens
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Andy Bellefleuras Andy Bellefleur
    Kristin Bauer van Straten
    Kristin Bauer van Straten
    • Pam De Beaufortas Pam De Beaufort
    Nelsan Ellis
    Nelsan Ellis
    • Lafayette Reynoldsas Lafayette Reynolds
    Todd Lowe
    Todd Lowe
    • Terry Bellefleuras Terry Bellefleur
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Russell Edgingtonas Russell Edgington
    Jim Parrack
    Jim Parrack
    • Hoyt Fortenberryas Hoyt Fortenberry
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Arlene Fowleras Arlene Fowler
    Lindsay Pulsipher
    Lindsay Pulsipher
    • Crystal Norrisas Crystal Norris
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Sheriff Bud Dearborneas Sheriff Bud Dearborne
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    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Eric Northmanas Eric Northman
    Deborah Ann Woll
    Deborah Ann Woll
    • Jessica Hambyas Jessica Hamby
    • Director
      • Scott Winant
    • Writers
      • Alan Ball
      • Charlaine Harris("Sookie Stackhouse" novels by)
      • Alexander Woo
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Eric mentions in this episode that he is a Virgo. In real life Alexander Skarsgård is a Virgo being born on August 25th.
    • Goofs
      The boards underneath Bill making it possible for him to walk on water are visible.
    • Quotes

      Jerry McCafferty: Oregon has rallied in anticipation of the state's upcoming ratification vote on the Vampire Rights Ammendment. Polls show the measure gaining support in recent months although nearly twenty percent of the country remains undecided.

      [Suddenly Russell appears behind Jerry. His fist comes through Jerry's chest and then rips out Jerry's spine. People in the studio are heard screaming]

      Russell Edgington: Does that help you decide America? Do not turn off the camera! You've seen how quickly I can kill. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Russell Edgington, and I have been a vampire for nearly three-thousand years! Now, the American Vampire League wishes to perpetrate the notion that we are just like you, and, I suppose, in a few small ways we are. We're narcissists. We care only about getting what we want no matter what the cost, just like you. Global warming, perpetual war, toxic waste, child labor, torture, genocide... That's a small price to pay for your SUVs and your flat screen TVs, your blood diamonds, your... designer jeans, your absurd garish McMansions! Futile symbols of permanence to quell your... your quivering, spineless souls. But no, in the end, we... are... nothing... like you! We are... immortal! Because we drink the true blood! Blood that is living, organic, and human. Mmm! And that is the truth the AVL wishes to conceal from you, because let's face it, eating people is a tough sell these days, so they put on their friendly faces to pass their beloved VRA, but make no mistake: mine is the true face of vampires! Why... would we... seek... equal... rights? You... are not... our equals! We will eat you! After we eat your children! Now time for the weather. Tiffany?

    • Connections
      References Psycho (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      So Far So Good
      Written by Jim Bianco

      Performed by Jim Bianco with Brad Gordon

      Produced and Mixed by Brad Gordon

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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