Big Love

Season 1

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Big family. Big dreams. Big problems. Big Love. Season one begins exploring the evolving institution of marriage through one atypical family. Bill Henrickson is a practicing 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.

12 Episodes

  • Big Love
    E1
    Big LoveAs Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition to his hardware store chain, he receives bad news about his father's health, and also deals with trying to balance the needs of his three wives.
  • Viagra Blue
    E2
    Viagra BlueBarb and Nicki are scandalized when a vigorous lovemaking session between Bill and Margene is overheard by their children. Meanwhile, Bill consults a security expert to guard against the Juniper Creek faction, Roman asks a hospitalized Frank to deliver a message to his son, and Sarah opens up to a co-worker.
  • Home Invasion
    E3
    Home InvasionDespite being admonished by Bill for her spendthrift ways, Nicki tries to throw an extravagant birthday party at a hotel resort for their five-year-old son Wayne. Meanwhile, Bill installs a "perimeter of defense" around his home, Barb tries to keep the family's secret hidden from their neighbors, Margene stands up for herself, and Bill is alarmed when Home Plus gets an unwanted visitor.
  • Eclipse
    E4
    EclipseBill 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.
  • Affair
    E5
    AffairNicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is considering bringing a fourth wife to the family. Margene, feeling alone in the big house, befriends the new neighbor, Pam Martin. Bill goes after Roman and tries to expose him, but polygamy accusations also fly in the Home Plus. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to cope with his arousing sexuality and being a teenager.
  • Roberta's Funeral
    E6
    Roberta's FuneralBill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at Juniper Creek, and strikes a deal with Roman. With Roberta out of the picture, Bill's mother Lois attempts to rise up on the social ladder at the compound, and Barb and Nicki find themselves in a hairy situation at Henrickson Home Plus.
  • Eviction
    E7
    EvictionBill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out about Nicki's secret, and Margie goes to church with Pam, their neighbor. Meanwhile, Sarah brings home a surprise guest, and Ben goes on a trip with his friends.
  • Easter
    E8
    EasterBill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother and Joey confides in Barb.
  • A Barbecue for Betty
    E9
    A Barbecue for BettyBill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pam's friend attempts to make his moves on Margie, but she is preoccupied with wanting to know more of how she became a part of the Henrickson family.
  • The Baptism
    E10
    The BaptismThe Henrickson's prepare Teenie's baptism with friction and surprises from Barb's judgmental sister. Bill decides to take preemptive action against Roman with his brother. Margene continues to butt heads with Nicki, and her misfortunes pile up. Ben wants to show his affection to Brynn but is surprised when she demands something more.
  • Where There's a Will
    E11
    Where There's a WillBoth Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is selected as a finalist for a "Mother of the Year" award and Bill is asked to become a member of the Salt Lake City Leadership League. Meanwhile, the sister-wives draw up their wills, and Rhonda gets to know what life outside the compound is like for teenage girls when she hangs out with Sarah and Heather.
  • The Ceremony
    E12
    The CeremonyTo Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old habits, which could potentially land Bill in a big trouble. Rhonda uses the acting competition as an excuse to leave the compound but she discovers that her family isn't willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.

Cast of Season 1

  • Bill PaxtonBill Henrickson
  • Jeanne TripplehornBarbara Henrickson
  • Chloë SevignyNicolette Grant
  • Ginnifer GoodwinMargene Heffman
  • Amanda SeyfriedSarah Henrickson
  • Grace ZabriskieLois Henrickson
  • Joel McKinnon MillerDon Embry
  • Daveigh ChaseRhonda Volmer
  • Douglas SmithBen Henrickson
  • Bruce DernFrank Harlow
  • Melora WaltersWanda Henrickson
  • Harry Dean StantonRoman Grant
  • Jolean WejbeTancy Henrickson
  • Shawn DoyleJoey Henrickson

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