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About BIG LOVE & Episode Guides

About BIG LOVE & Episode Guides

Big Love Aired From March 12, 2006 - March 20, 2011 On HBO:


   
The Plot:
"As if juggling three wives weren't tricky enough, Season Two of Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-nominated 'Big Love' finds modern polygamist Bill Henrickson tackling problems outside his three-house suburban home. As a failed expansion and a suspicious employee entangle his work at Henrickson Home Plus, Bill races to find the person responsible for outing his wife Barb as a polygamist at Utah's Mother of the Year ceremony. Meanwhile, back at the fundamentalist Juniper Hill compound, prophet Roman Grant sets his sights on Bill's brother Joey as leverage to regain a share of the family business. Throw a pregnant Margene and an overcompensating Nicki into the mix, and Bill won't be getting much sleep at any of his houses. Bold, funny and wholly original, Big Love continues to explore the evolving institution of marriage through this typically atypical family."

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Cast:
Keegan HolstWayne Henrickson
Garrett GrayRaymond Henrickson
Bill PaxtonBill Henrickson
Jeanne TripplehornBarb Henrickson
Chloë SevignyNicolette Grant
Ginnifer GoodwinMargene Heffman
Amanda SeyfriedSarah Henrickson
Joel McKinnon MillerDon Embry
Grace ZabriskieLois Henrickson
Bruce DernFrank Harlow
Harry Dean Stanton Roman Grant
Daveigh ChaseRhonda Volmer
Douglas SmithBen Henrickson
Melora WaltersWanda Henrickson
Jolean WejbeTancy Henrickson
Mary Kay PlaceAdaleen Grant
Shawn DoyleJoey Henrickson
Tina MajorinoHeather Tuttle
Audrey WasilewskiPam
Spencer GrayRaymond Henrickson
Matt RossAlby Grant


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BIG LOVE Episode Guide: Season 1



Episode 1: Bill Paxton stars as Bill Henrickson in the newest HBO series, this one looking at polygamy. The credits at the end of the first episode mention that 20 to 40 thousand are practicing polygamy today in the US. That's a big number.

In this initial episode, we are introduced to the family, with Paxton supporting three wives and what appears to be about a dozen kids, across three houses that don't exactly adjoin one another - they are next to each other on the same street, however, and share backyards. So he enters and exits through one house, and then the family members move back and forth between the houses through these shared back yards.

Jeanne Tripplehorn plays Barb, who seems to be wife number one, charged with keeping the peace. Chloe Sevigny plays middle wife Nicki, frantically spending money and scheming to further her postion in the family. Relative newcomer (as both an actor and a wife in the family) Ginnifer Goodwin is Margene.

Underused (thus far) is Harry Dean Stanton as Roman, the head of the organization (sect?) from where Bill and Barb seem to have orginated. Not only that, but he lays claim to a percentage of Bill's business profits too. And did I mention that it looks like he is Nicki's dad? Intrigue abounds, to be sure.

Episode 2: The second episode of this new series delves a little deeper into the world of the Henricksons, showing us another (as yet) underused resource in Bruce Dern as Bill's dad - seen only briefly in the Pilot episode as he landed in the hospital after suffering from arsenic poisoning.

The relationship between Bill, his dad and his mom (one of his dad's wives, as his dad is also a polygamist) is an odd one, to be sure. Meanwhile, the kids deal with their friends, with one edging towards a sexual precipice and the other confronting the opinion of a well-meaning, but perhaps overly cheerful, friend.

And of course Bill keeps chewing those little blue pills to keep up with his husbandly duties. At least that is going well, because the wives just can't seem to keep anything else on an even keel. If they don't have what the other one has, they want it - and that could be food, it could be time with Bill, it could be a car, it could be anything at all.

Episode 3: In episode number three, we get another taste of Bill's feud with Roman, but again our appetites are left a bit wanting, as instead the plot focuses on Nicki and her desire to throw a birthday party for 150 guests at a local resort for her son. Bill defuses that situation by putting his foot down and having the party at the house instead, but the tension moves instead to the guest list.

Of course among the guests are Nicki's parents, but the only thing of interest there is a moment when Bill comes into Nicki's room near the end of the episode to find Roman and Nicki on the bed in what may seem to be a bit of an inappropriate position. Nothing obvious, but when Roman gets up, he fixes his hair and replaces his hat - odd behavior for an innocent chat with his daughter, don't you think?

Naturally, the Henrickson's neighbor across the street watches all the comings and goings with interest too, so it seems more drama is yet to unfold.

Episode 4: Bill goes on a hunting trip with his son Ben, Barb tries to get accredited as a full-time teacher, and shopaholic Nicki realizes she can't pay her credit card bills. Meanwhile, Sarah goes to a house party but ends up needing her friend Heather's help.

Episode 5: In the latest episode, we find Bill running around like a crazy teen in love because he's having some kind of affair, and then later on we find out that it's with his wife (that is, with his first wife). Meanwhile, Nicky (his second wife, for those keeping score at home) thinks that he's dating someone outside the family, and she's secretly hoping this means that they will soon be adding a fourth wife. As all this is happening, Margene (that's the third wife) makes friends with the neighbor across the street.

Episode 6: Roberta is Frank's first wife. Who is Frank, you say? That's Bill's dad. And when she dies, Bill's mom (lest you forget, her name is Lois) wants to become first (and only legal) wife. That doesn't go over well. Bill goes to the compound to pay his respects.

Things at home don't go too well, as Nicky continues her conniving ways by pretending to want a child while she takes birth control and Margene grows closer to the neighbor lady.

Episode 7: Finally someone has found out that Nicki owes $58,000. Unfortunately it's only one person (Barb) and it doesn't seem like a sure thing that anyone else will find out next week. Roman has shown his hand and it looks like Bill's brother Joey will be on the hook for the land deal. And since Roman seems to have the upper hand there, he's taken it one step further and evicted the Henricksons from the compound as well.

Meanwhile Margene's new friend has the family on the verge of discovery and Sarah brought home her friend from work, and that can't be a good thing either, though she has said previously that she wouldn't get the family in trouble, despite her father being a police officer.

Episode 8: It's Easter in the Henrickson household, and the evicted family members are there too, since they apparently burned down two rooms at the hotel. Not a fun time. The wives scratch Margene's car. Frank uses the sink rather than the bathroom.

Bill has to go to the emergency room because he's taking too many performance-enhancing drugs for a man his age, he tries to crush Roman and that doesn't work out, so he sets up a meeting and Roman stands him up.

Episode 9: Bill finally knows about Nicky's $58,000 debt. He found out that Roman paid some of the debt, too, and wasn't happy about it.  
The state trooper comes to the door and... picks up his daughter. Margene goes out with the neighbor people and gets set up on a date with this nice guy and... sends him away.
The Betty in the title refers to Betty, who almost became Don's fourth wife. But it turns out that she's been through a few different religions, and the other three wives blackballed her, so they didn't get to have the party referred to in the title. Shame, really, since Bill bought $2000 worth of lobster for the event.

Episode 10: Bill tried to buy his way onto the council, which didn't work because Roman called and listened in. But then it appeared that it may have worked because the guy he tried to buy came by Bill's house and asked for protection. So there's no telling.

Meanwhile, Barb's sister Cindy came to town for some reason, arguably to get to know the kids better in case something happened to Barb and she had to take care of them. Maybe she is working with Roman or something.

And Margene apparently had an epiphany with her own baptism, deciding that she was married not only to Bill but to Barb and Nicky as well, so she's not going to be friends with the neighbor lady from across the street. That is probably a good idea.

Oh, and Ben lost his virginity in a very quick sexual encounter that couldn't have been good for anyone. I wonder if she is pregnant?

Episode 11: This week, Bill finally gets his hands on some UEB shares, and it looks like he'll be able to buy them and get a seat on the UEB council, but come on - is Roman really so stupid? It's not like Roman is going to discuss business with Bill sitting in on things. Maybe Bill hopes to get in on some of the profits or something, and that could certainly be interesting.

Meanwhile the wives have forgotten their pledge to be loving, as Margene doesn't want Nicky to keep her kids in case she dies, and Nicky doesn't want Barb to keep her kids, and no one wants Margene to keep their kids - Bill has asked Don to keep the kids in case something happens to him, Barb and Nicky. Poor Margene. Poor lawyer. The guy is running ragged what with Bill's shares for the UEB and all the wives' requests. Then bill leaves the paperwork lying around in his office for that snooping lady to find, so that's bound to be trouble.

Episode 12: As it turns out, Barb has made it to the finals for the Mother of the Year award, and Margene and Nicki are all decked out and ready to go - but only four tickets have arrived, instead of the six that she needs. So Margene and Nicki head out to get some Mexican food instead.

Meanwhile, Roman is ticked that Bill has wrangled himself a seat on the UEB council and that Albie has been poisoned (though he doesn't know exactly what is going on with that just yet), so he makes a phone call to the organizers of the event to let them know that Barb is a polygamist, and she has to step down just as she's getting ready to make her acceptance award. Naturally she is crushed and Bill is worried about being exposed.

And as to Albie, it was Joey's wife Wanda who poisoned him - with antifreeze. And she poisoned Bill's dad Franklin, too. Interesting indeed.


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BIG LOVE Episode Guide: Season 2



Episode 1: After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons.

Episode 2: Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

Episode 3: Nicki goes back to the compound for a family reunion, bringing Bill with her, where they find out the extent of Roman's betrayal of their family. Barb is annoyed by Margene and Ben's behavior. Meanwhile, Alby disobeys his father.

Episode 4: Bill and Roman butt heads when Rhonda disappears from the compound. The prosecutor offers Joey a plea bargain in exchange for a confession. Meanwhile, Sarah takes an interest in a boy from her support group.

Episode 5: Bill attempts to sign the deal on the video poker devices before Roman. Joey and Wanda are having a rough patch and Joey wants Barb to help them. Meanwhile, Nicki's upset with the Catholic summer school Wayne is attending. Finally, Bill is captivated by a pretty waitress.

Episode 6: Margene plots to introduce Barb and Nicki to Bill's next potential wife. Meanwhile, journalists take an interest in Rhonda's story.

Episode 7: Margene's mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

Episode 8: Bill is stressed out by work, and Frank tries to get a hold of Lois' money. Meanwhile, the family discovers Ben and Brynn's secret.

Episode 9: Bill seeks his wives' advice regarding the video poker business. Barb tries to reconcile things between Sarah and Heather. Meanwhile, Lois seeks revenge on Frank.

Episode 10: Bill takes Margene to a convention. Frank is looking for a new wife. Meanwhile, Nicki throws a party.

Episode 11: Barb finds out that her mother is about to re-marry. Bill hears disturbing news about Weber Gaming. Meanwhile, Nicki is upset by outside influences on her children.

Episode 12: In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

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Big Love Episode Guide: Season 3



Episode 1: Block Party
Bill tries to attract partners for his casino business plan. Barb considers the possibility of a fourth wife, Ana. Meanwhile, the neighborhood arranges a big block party -- but the Henricksons are not invited.

Episode 2: Empire
The family continues to date Ana and tries to decide when and who should give birth to the next child. Meanwhile, Bill gets an answer about the casino, and Barb gets an answer from her doctor. Sarah has a bump in the road on her way to an out-of-state school, and Don is forced into monogamy.

Episode 3: Prom Queen
The family finds out Ana's been keeping secrets from them. Margene gets upsetting news about her estranged mother. Nicki, working at the DA's office, finds out the identity of the last witness against Roman. Barb's sister is back in town and her actions might put Bill's casino plans in jeopardy. Sarah changes her mind about the senior prom and takes Heather, Ben, and Franky with her -- upsetting Rhonda.

Episode 4: On Trial
Both Bill and Adaleen try to further their agenda with Rhonda. Lois is on the run and comes to Bill for help. Barb discovers that they are financially on a very shaky ground. Sarah is looking for people who can help with her problem. Bill makes a proposition to Alby. Ana meets two of her to-be mother-in-laws. Finally, Roman's case goes on trial with the verdict hinging on two sisters' testimony.

Episode 5: For Better or for Worse
Ana gives her answer to the family's proposal. Bill gets entangled with a collector who is trying to get a hold of an historical document Alby is selling. Roman invites his children to a meeting at the motel. The teens take the car and head for a road trip to the compound. Nicki quits her job at the DA's office.

Episode 6: Come, Ye Saints
The entire family heads east on a pilgrimage to Cumorah, New York, the location of an Joseph Smith shrine.

Episode 7: Fight or Flight
The Henricksons try to deal with the repercussions of the revelations made on the road trip. Alby's wife Laura makes arrangements to improve her status at the compound. Joey plans to marry Kathy but the idea doesn't sit well with all people. Nicki spends time with her boss. Margie receives help from neighbor Pam.

Episode 8: Rough Edges
With funeral preparations underway, Bill pressures the DA to charge Roman with murder. Meanwhile, Bill's casino plans are in jeopardy once again, now by some tribal feud. Wanda gets a visit from her brother. Margie starts her own business. Nicki comes clean to her boss.

Episode 9: Outer Darkness
Bill refuses to ask Nicki to come back home. Barb is in trouble with the church. Nicki runs into a man from the past. Ted tries to squeeze Bill for a share in the casino business but runs into trouble with the Greenes.

Episode 10: Sacrament
Disagreements between Bill and Nicki come to a head. Bill and Roman Grant must work together to retrieve Ted's kidnapped daughter. Margie gets an opportunity to pursue a TV career. Sarah plans a future with Scott. After hearing the news that Roman is free to return to the compound, Alby and his wife Laura take drastic measures to not give up their positions.

Source: tv.com

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[ Last edited by spratt89 at 4-7-2011 16:23 ]

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Big Love Episode Guide: Season 4



Episode 1: Free at Last
In the fourth season premiere, the Henricksons plan to open their Indian reservation casino. Elsewhere, the FBI launches an investigation to find Roman Grant and Nikki tries to keep her daughter away from J.J.

Episode 2: The Greater Good
Bill considers running for Utah State Senate, but Nicki, Margene and Barb all have different feelings about it. Meanwhile, Sara and Scott decide that they will get married, but not sealed under the church.

Episode 3: Strange Bedfellows
Bill heads to Washington, D.C. to obtain support for his run for Utah State Senate but ends up on opposing side of a lobbyist. Elsewhere, Alby deals with his father's legacy all the while becoming attached to Dale.

Episode 4: The Mighty and Strong
An audit of Home Plus brings a few surprises and threatens Bill's potential political career. JJ wants a policy change at Juniper Creek and Bill finds out something revealing about Margene and Ben.

Episode 5: Sins of the Father
Bill continues to work on his campaign as Nicki throws herself into helping out. Bill worries Colburn as he wants to take down Bill. Frank pays a visit to the reservation.

Episode 6: Under One Roof
Bill wants more exposure for the casino. Ben and Jodean are further involved in Lois and Frank's bird enterprise. Ana shows back up at the Henricksons with some startling news.

Episode 7: Blood Atonement
Bill and Joey head to Mexico to rescue Lois and Frank. Margene tries to stop Ana from leaving the country. Barb and Tommy come across a surprising event at the casino.

Episode 8: Next Ticket Out
Bill worries about Marilyn's plan that might jeopardize his political career. Barb draws the wrong kind of attention at an all-ladies event. Sarah's plans for the future shocks her family.

Episode 9: End of Days
In the season finale, the state senate election comes around and Bill and Marilyn work on last minute arrangements. A scandal in Kansas makes the Henrickson family rethink their plan about coming clean with their polygamy.

Source: tv.com

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BIG LOVE Episode Guide: Season 5



Episode 1: Winter
Original Air Date—16 January 2011
After restful post-election days in the wilderness, reality hits the Henricksons on their return to Salt Lake City. At Home Plus, Bill?s attempts to bolster morale in the wake of his polygamist revelation fall on mostly deaf ears, and he faces an uphill battle for his political life even before the swearing-in. At home, he tries to assuage the concerns of his wives and kids, who face psychological - and physical - threats around town. To stem this growing tide of ill will, Bill decides to hold an open house for his 40,000 constituents, some of whom may actually show up. Alby returns from his desert exile with a newfound desire to "purify" the compound, and exact vengeance on Bill.

Episode 2: A Seat at the Table
Original Air Date—23 January 2011
Bill's attempt to stage a "safety net" meeting for polygamist leaders is hindered by Alby and Home Plus objectors. In an effort to find common ground with her mother, Barb asks Nancy to join her at a symposium focusing on mother-daughter Mormon challenges. Nicki learns the extent of Adaleen's isolation; Marge despairs over the quandary involving Ana and Goran; and Cara Lynn impresses her math teacher, and Greg.

Episode 3: Certain Poor Shepards
Original Air Date—30 January 2011
The Henricksons try to put on a unified face during Christmas, but are 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; Lois drifts towards the deep end; Bill tries to soften up a senator; Ben bonds with Heather; and Cara Lynn looks for answers about her father.

Episode 4: The Oath
Original Air Date—6 February 2011
With his swearing-in ceremony only days away, Bill searches for ways to overcome the anti-polygamist sentiment swelling among state officials. Meanwhile, Barb?s strategic attendance at a First Ladies? fashion show triggers lingering resentment between Nicki and Margene - and between Barb and Nicki. Rhonda and exiled polygamist Verlan try to shake down Alby; Margene and Pam find their niche with Goji Blast and Michael Sainte; Nicki pushes for Cara Lynn?s adoption; Lois learns the source of her ailment; Ben rewards Heather for her sensitivity.

Episode 5: The Special Relationship
Original Air Date—13 February 2011
Bill makes a deal in the Senate, but finds new obstacles to his livelihood being raised by LDS officials. Fed up with interning, Barb considers a dramatic life change that could have far-ranging consequences for the family. A legal obstacle hinders Bill and Nicki?s efforts to adopt Cara Lynn. Margene preaches the Goji gospel; Rhonda encourages Verlan to do Alby?s bidding; Lois longs for her old life with Frank; Don takes another hit for Bill.

Episode 6: D.I.V.O.R.C.E
Original Air Date—20 February 2011
Barb capitulates on Bill?s marital plans, but not on her hopes to attain the priesthood. To shore up her case, she enlists ex-Mormon feminist Renee Clayton, much to her mother Nancy?s chagrin. Meanwhile, Bill faces new impeachment pressure in the senate, and scrambles for new clients in the wake of LDS boycotts of his stores. With her eye on a new prize, Nicki chafes at the status quo. Margene eyes a sponsor for her pro-polygamy children?s rally; Cara Lynn puts in extra hours with her tutor, Greg; Alby vows to combat Safety Net with a purification program of his own; Bud Mayberry warns Bill of an imminent threat. Reunited by Bill, Frank and Lois strike a deal; Heather makes a decision that deflates a vulnerable Ben.

Episode 7: Til Death Do Us Part
Original Air Date—27 February 2011
Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his three wives, though Barb remains skeptical. In the meantime, 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; Marge is cautioned about the financial pitfalls of Goji Blast; Cara Lynn brings a guest to the theater; Heather changes her mind about Ben.

Episode 8: The Noose Tightens
Original Air Date—6 March 2011
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, in the wake of a festering investigation into Bill?s private life, an incredulous Barb finds herself targeted as her husband?s accomplice. Nicki?s "rescue" of a skittish compound wife complicates life at home, and lands her in hot water at Juniper Creek. Stung by an assertion by Michael Sainte, Margene finds herself at the crossroads in her business with Goji Blast. Don suffers emotional aftershocks that could have a lasting impact on Home Plus; Cara Lynn?s secret leaks out; Heather apologizes for spilling the beans about Margene.

Episode 9: Exorcism
Original Air Date—13 March 2011
With Alby on the run and posing an imminent threat, the Henrickson family finds itself in lockdown mode. Frazzled though not incapacitated after a near-death experience, Nicki decides to break Cara Lynn?s "dependencies" by enrolling her in boarding school. Barb spars with Bill about her new church?s stance on polygamy, and her commitment to the family. Lois begs Frank to rescue her from confinement; Margene vows to repay Pam for her Goji investment; Ben (Douglas Smith) and Bill debate what to do about Rhonda.

Episode 10: When Men and Mountains Meet
Original Air Date—20 March 2011
With the specter of jail time looming, Bill charts out contingency plans for the family, while orchestrating a last-minute preemptive referendum on the senate floor. Meanwhile, Barb goes forward with her plan to join a reform-minded church; Margene contemplates taking a hiatus to serve as a volunteer abroad; and Nicki despairs being left alone as her family splinters. Cara Lynn considers a return to her roots; Ben enlists Rhonda to help him win over Heather; Don shares some bad news with Bill about Home Plus. As Easter arrives, the Henricksons receive heartening support from their polygamist constituents, briefly lifting the dark cloud that?s been hovering over the family since Bill?s election. Finally, an unexpected vision leads Bill to a final confrontation with his most deeply-held beliefs.

Source: IMDB

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