Big Love

2006 • HBO

4.5

237 reviews

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The Complete Series episodes (53)

1 Season 1, Episode 1

3/12/06

Season-only

In the series premiere, polygamist Bill Henrickson tries to satisfy the emotional, romantic and financial needs of his three wives and seven children in suburban Salt Lake City. As if that isn't enough, he's launching his second 'Home Plus' store.

2 Season 1, Episode 2

3/19/06

Season-only

Bill compensates for rising demands at home, and looks for protection from Roman's henchmen. Meanwhile, Franklin's hospital convalescence ends with a visit from Roman; and Sarah forges a new friendship.

3 Season 1, Episode 3

3/20/06

Season-only

Despite being admonished by Bill, Nicki tries to throw an extravagant birthday party for her 5-year-old son Wayne. Meanwhile, Bill installs a 'perimeter of defense' around his home; Barb tries to keep the family's secret hidden from the neighbors

4 Season 1, Episode 4

4/2/06

Season-only

Bill searches for answers to an unsettling dream; Later, on a hunting trip with Ben, he gets the answer for which he's been searching. Barb gets a long-term teaching job; Nicki fends off her creditors; Joey pays Bill a visit with news about Roman.

5 Season 1, Episode 5

4/9/06

Season-only

Bill and Barb's behavior arouses Nicki's suspicions. Meanwhile, Bill and Don get dirt on Roman after placing an anonymous call to Attorney General's 'Polygamy Czar'; and a Home Plus employee comes forward with an unsettling accusation.

6 Season 1, Episode 6

4/16/06

Season-only

Bill makes Roman a settlement proposal; Lois sees Roberta's demise as an opportunity to rise to First Wife. Meanwhile, Barb bails Nicki out of a jam at Home Plus, and Ben ponders whether he should follow in his father's footsteps.

7 Season 1, Episode 7

4/23/06

Season-only

Despite the feud with Roman, Bill considers launching an expensive marketing campaign. Nicki gives a pair of missionaries the heave-ho; Margene is invited to Pam's church; Barb discovers Nicki's secret; Roman gives his answer to Bill's proposal.

8 Season 1, Episode 8

4/30/06

Season-only

Franklin, his wives and dog descend on Bill's just in time for Easter--as does Joey. Meanwhile, Bill finds himself drowning in lawsuits; Nicki learns she's not alone in debt; and Bill surprises Roman with a final settlement offer.

9 Season 1, Episode 9

5/7/06

Season-only

Bill celebrates being 'free and clear' from Roman, but the Prophet's meddling might not be over. Nicki drops a bombshell on Bill. Don falls hard for a woman named Betty. Bill vents to Sarah after a run-in with the law.

10 Season 1, Episode 10

5/14/06

Season-only

Barb gets an unwanted visit from her sister Cindy. Meanwhile, as his feud with Roman intensifies, Bill seeks to infiltrate the UEB Priesthood Council. Ben gives Brynn a token of his affection, and is offered a much more significant one in return.

11 Season 1, Episode 11

5/21/06

Season-only

The Henricksons' public stock is rising, as Barb finds herself a finalist for Mother of the Year and Bill is asked to become the newest member of the Salt Lake City Leadership League. Meanwhile, the wives mull over custody scenarios in their wills.

12 Season 1, Episode 12

6/4/06

Season-only

In the Season One finale, Bill and Joey blindside Roman at a UEB Priesthood Council meeting. Will their triumph be short-lived? Wanda's bad habits resurface; Nicki's allegiances are tested; Barb seizes the spotlight at the Mother of the Year awards.

13 Season 2, Episode 1

6/11/07

Season-only

In the Season Two premiere, Bill scrambles in the wake of the family's exposure; Barb retreats into her own world; Roman puts the squeeze on Joey; Sarah has a suitor.

14 Season 2, Episode 2

6/18/07

Season-only

A crisis leads Bill to rethink Home Plus's ad strategy. Joey is caught between a rock and a hard place; In the midst of crises, Bill and Barb forget Nicki's anniversary, and Joey makes a decision that will have far-ranging implications.

15 Season 2, Episode 3

6/25/07

Season-only

Bill tries to leverage a council vote against Roman; Barb chastens Margene for her relationship with Ben, who considers a lifestyle change.

16 Season 2, Episode 4

7/2/07

Season-only

Rhonda complicates Nicki's involvement in Joey's case. Looking to provide long-term security for his family in the face of uncertainty, Bill, along with Don and Eddie, meets with Carter Reese, owner of a polygamy-friendly slot-machine business.

17 Season 2, Episode 5

7/9/07

Season-only

Bill finds himself drawn to an attractive young waitress named Ana. Nicki worries over Wayne's enrollment at a Catholic school. At Home Plus, Bill finds his deal with Weber Gaming jeopardized and must turn to his uncle Eddie for a loan.

18 Season 2, Episode 6

7/16/07

Season-only

Having uncovered Bill's romantic secret, Margene befriends an unsuspecting Ana, then arranges lunch with Barb and Nicki to introduce them to their prospective sister-wife. Bill discovers that an underground polygamist group have resurfaced.

19 Season 2, Episode 7

7/23/07

Season-only

Margene's dysfunctional past is illuminated when her mother Ginger pays a visit. With tensions at a fever pitch as federal agents close in on Orlean Abbot, Bill plays a dangerous game to land Weber Gaming, pitting Roman against the Greenes.

20 Season 2, Episode 8

7/30/07

Season-only

Bill proposes that he take a night off from the wives every seventh day. With the Weber deal still in doubt, Bill plays both sides of the inter-compound dispute, hoping to incite Roman to take retaliatory measures that will finish off the Greenes.

21 Season 2, Episode 9

8/6/07

Season-only

Bill enlists Nicki to sell Barb and Margene on Weber Gaming, with predictable results. In the wake of the latest public blemish on Juniper Creek, Bill calls an emergency UEB meeting that Alby ends up crashing.

22 Season 2, Episode 10

8/13/07

Season-only

Rebuffed by Barb, Bill asks Margene to accompany him to a Bar Owner's trade convention. Alby realizes that Juniper Creek has been robbed, and thinks he knows by whom.

23 Season 2, Episode 11

8/19/07

Season-only

Liberated by his trip to the convention, Bill makes Alby a tempting offer in the wake of Nicki's disclosure about Weber Gaming. Barb learns that her mother is getting remarried, and decides to use the occasion to try to make peace with her family.

24 Season 2, Episode 12

8/26/07

Season-only

Foiled by Alby in his attempt to gain UEB support, Bill resorts to a new tack to bring down his nemeses. Preparing for the festivities of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Week parade, the Henricksons are rocked by the appearance of an unexpected guest.

25 Season 3, Episode 1

1/18/09

Season-only

In the Season Three premiere, Bill pitches a Mormon-friendly casino, with help from Margene. Meanwhile, a block party becomes the battleground for Bill to defend the family against gossip, and for Nicki to defend her life as Roman Grant's daughter.

26 Season 3, Episode 2

1/25/09

Season-only

Bill and his family test out the group-dating waters with Ana, with mixed results. Bill presses ahead with his unlikely courtship of Jerry Flute, despite a sizable expense, a crisis in Don's family, and an apparent gaffe by Margene.

27 Season 3, Episode 3

2/1/09

Season-only

As Bill debates what to do with Rhonda, another potential witness, Kathy, goes underground. Frank finds himself in a bind; a revelation from Ana tests Bill's commitment; Margene gets disturbing personal news; Wanda spills a secret about Nicki's past.

28 Season 3, Episode 4

2/8/09

Season-only

After Bill tries to get Alby to break ranks with the Prophet, Roman finally has his day in court. Meanwhile, Nicki struggles with her devotion to her father; Sarah considers her prospects; Adaleen offers Rhonda some compelling reasons not to testify.

29 Season 3, Episode 5

2/15/09

Season-only

Barb, Nicki and Margene bicker over living arrangements; Bill barters for a loan approval; Sarah, Ben, Heather and Franky make a dangerous foray into the heart of Juniper Creek; Roman summons his children to his motel.

30 Season 3, Episode 6

2/22/09

Season-only

The Henricksons embark on a road-trip pilgrimage to a Joseph Smith shrine in Cumorah, NY, where Bill intends to bury a family time capsule in the sacred earth. Along the way, a series of jarring revelations test their limits--and Bill's faith.

31 Season 3, Episode 7

3/1/09

Season-only

Treading on dangerous ground, Nicki endures a domestic 'intervention.' At Juniper Creek, Glory, angry at being usurped by Lura and shunned by Alby, smuggles a copy of a potentially incendiary document to Bill, who isn't sure how to handle it.

32 Season 3, Episode 8

3/8/09

Season-only

Bill urges the DA's office to bring a murder charge against Roman. Bill learns the license hold-up may be due to his brother-in-law Ted--and the church document he bought from Alby. Margene starts a business selling bracelets.

33 Season 3, Episode 9

3/15/09

Season-only

Buoyed by a visit from Barb and Margene, Nicki returns home after getting a call from Bill, but her spirits sag when his intentions become clear. Meanwhile, Barb faces excommunication; and Bill reconsiders his hard-line position on Roman.

34 Season 3, Episode 10

3/22/09

Season-only

In the Season Three finale, Bill looks to solve a kidnapping while bringing down Roman and the Greenes; Nicki's web of secrets gets more tangled; Margene scores as a TV pitchwoman; and Sarah shocks the family with a surprise announcement.

35 Season 4, Episode 1

1/10/10

Season-only

With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; and Margie makes an on-air slip-up.

36 Season 4, Episode 2

1/17/10

Season-only

Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creek's next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat against an ardent polygamy foe, Roy Coburn.

37 Season 4, Episode 3

1/24/10

Season-only

Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, D.C., where Bill tries to land an endorsement from Congressman Clark Paley while mending things with Nicki. Meanwhile, Margene's on-air triumph is tempered by a case of mistaken identity.

38 Season 4, Episode 4

1/31/10

Season-only

Pressed by Coburn to state his intentions, Bill gets his family to stage an elaborate rally announcing his candidacy. He isn't so lucky when an audit uncovers insurance discrepancies caused by his multiple wives.

39 Season 4, Episode 5

2/7/10

Season-only

Bill pulls out all the stops to win Paley's support for the State Senate nomination, while Nicki continues as his campaign's 'secret weapon.' Meanwhile, Margene gets the cold shoulder; and Bill absorbs a last-minute sucker punch from Coburn.

40 Season 4, Episode 6

2/14/10

Season-only

Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation. Meanwhile, Bill tries to get Tommy and Jerry to rebrand the casino; Marilyn makes yet another impressive pitch; and, with a flourish, Bill shows his wives the family's collective future.

41 Season 4, Episode 7

2/21/10

Season-only

Bill and a vengeful Joey make an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois & Frank's latest smuggling escapade backfires; Nicki is jolted by a doctor's news; Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country; a bomb scare rocks the casino.

42 Season 4, Episode 8

2/28/10

Season-only

Sarah makes a shocking announcement; Nicki tries a new look; Margene is put on the defensive with Bill; Barb is put in an unwanted spotlight; an exposed Marilyn looks to bring down Bill; a suspicious Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas.

43 Season 4, Episode 9

3/7/10

Season-only

In the Season Four finale, Bill faces last-minute threats to his candidacy; the three wives feel the strain as Election Day arrives.

44 Season 5, Episode 1

1/16/11

Season-only

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.

45 Season 5, Episode 2

1/23/11

Season-only

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.

46 Season 5, Episode 3

1/30/11

Season-only

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.

47 Season 5, Episode 4

2/6/11

Season-only

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.

48 Season 5, Episode 5

2/13/11

Season-only

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.

49 Season 5, Episode 6

2/20/11

Season-only

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.

50 Season 5, Episode 7

2/27/11

Season-only

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.

51 Season 5, Episode 8

3/6/11

Season-only

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.

52 Season 5, Episode 9

3/13/11

Season-only

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.

53 Season 5, Episode 10

3/20/11

Season-only

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

About this show

Bill Paxton stars in this acclaimed HBO series as a polygamist who faces a myriad of challenges in meeting the emotional, romantic and financial needs of his three wives and seven children as they live together in suburban Salt Lake City.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

237 reviews

becky m

August 12, 2014

This is one of HBO's golden gems. Thank GOD (no pun intended) this is nothing like Sisterwives with their smug cat-ate-the-canary husband. Bleah. Big Love has characters and plots that are entertaining as they are braided in this FLDS situation. There are more than enough plot twists, comedic situations and heartbreak to pull you in. I hope you watch it. Enjoy!

20 people found this review helpful

Toni Marie

June 4, 2018

One of my favorite shows, i loved the cast, the plot twist, and the GREAT story telling... You wil love this show. I am glued to my seat everytime.it comes on.

Nicole Holtsberry

December 23, 2019

I watched this every time an episode came out!!!! Then i bought the complete series on DVD. Best actors n actress's best show HBO has ever made wish they'd do reunion show!!

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