Don Swayze

Vivian hopes to make Stefano her ally – but realizes she must first turn him against Kate. Gus isn’t sure it will work, but Vivian is determined. Later, Gus overhears Stefano talking about Rafe and reports back to his “Madame.” They wonder what Stefano is up to. Meanwhile, Stefano evades Kate’s questions about what’s going on in the basement, where his lab techs are secretly performing tests on Rafe. Rafe has a seizure but once he’s stabilized, they conclude that Rafe’s a blank slate and has no memories. Sami asks Gabi if her brother seems better. Gabi thinks he does, but Will senses his mother’s worry. He calls her on it and Sami tells Will she’s determined to fix Rafe. Meanwhile, Nicole is confused by imposter Rafe’s – she actually likes this new, fun version of him. Later, Sami returns to find imposter Rafe giving Johnny some terrible advice. Meanwhile, Gabi is still worried about her missing earrings. Elsewhere, the young man who stole her earrings sells them at a pawn shop. Taylor and EJ fight their attraction, but he admits how much he feels for her. Taylor freaks out and decides she can’t live at the mansion. Nicole shows up and begs for them to work out their “problems.” Taylor tells her sister she will stay – but only for the sake of Nicole and Fay.

The gang attempts to open themselves up to the adventures of the sea after they purchase their 'new' boat. Also available on iTunes

Ends 12/31/12. 'Night on the Sun.' Shaken and disillusioned, Sookie rethinks her relationship with Bill. Sophie-Anne takes up a new residence as Russell plots his next move. Jessica and Bill reconcile; Jason throws down the gauntlet in hopes of saving Crystal; Eric proves the depth of his allegiance to Russell. Sookie finds herself in a vulnerable position. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and iTunes

Ends 12/31/12. 'Hitting the Ground.' Sookie's faith in Bill is put to the test. Sam infiltrates a dog-fighting ring. Jason heads to jail to uncover the truth about Crystal; Summer makes a home-cooked play for Hoyt's affections; Debbie vows revenge on Alcide; Eric uses Hadley as bait to get information from Sophie-Anne; Russell turns his back on the Authority, and on the Magister. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and iTunes