HBO has released a clip and several photos from the highly anticipated season 5 finale of True Blood.

5×12 “Save Yourself” airs Sunday, August 26 at 9 PM ET/PT. It will be followed by the season premiere of The Newsroom.

The official synopsis reads as follows: “Eric makes a final and desperate attempt to bring down the Authority and, at the same time, save Bill from losing his humanity. Alcide gets ready for a second confrontation with JD. Sam and Luna must use all their resources in order to escape from the Authority. Andy must deal with the consequences of a deal he made.”

Do check out these stills from the ep as well:

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