Big Love (OV)

Season Five Premiere. In the aftermath of his election, Bill faces an uphill battle to win over his constituents and employees, while his family copes with psychological and physical traumas close to home.

Bill's attempt to stage a 'safety net' meeting for polygamist leaders is hindered by Alby and Home Plus objectors; Barb seeks common ground with her mother; Nicki learns the extent of Adaleen's isolation; Marge despairs over Ana and Goran.

The Henricksons try to put on a unified face during Christmas, but the family is tested amidst numbing revelations from Barb, Marge and Adaleen. Meanwhile, Lura takes drastic measures in response to Alby's zealous efforts to 'purify' the compound.

With his swearing-in ceremony only days away, Bill searches for ways to overcome the anti-polygamist sentiment swelling among State officials. Meanwhile, Barb, Nicki and Margene struggle with personal revelations.

Bill makes a deal in the Senate, but finds new obstacles to his livelihood being raised by LDS officials. Meanwhile, Barb considers a dramatic life change; a legal obstacle hinders Bill and Nicki's efforts to adopt Cara Lynn; and more.

Barb capitulates on Bill's marital plans, but not on her hopes to attain the Priesthood. Meanwhile, Bill faces new impeachment pressure; Nicki chafes at the status quo; Margene eyes a sponsor for her pro-polygamy children's rally; and more.

Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his three wives. Meanwhile, Nicki looks to take full advantage of her special day; Alby makes a game-changing power play; Lois resists Barb's vision of her future; and more.

Bill looks to Alby's past in an effort to thwart his ambitions, leading Alby to concoct yet another diabolical scheme to bring down the Henricksons. Meanwhile, an incredulous Barb finds herself targeted as her husband's accomplice.

With Alby on the run and posing an imminent threat, the Henrickson family finds itself in lockdown mode; a frazzled Nicki decides to break Cara Lynn's 'dependencies'; Barb spars with Bill about her new church's stance on polygamy and more.

In the Series Finale, the Henricksons brace for an uncertain future, with or without Bill.