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Big Love Season 1-4 Episode Guide

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    8.5 Great 181 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 1 – Aired: 3/12/2006

    Pilot

    As 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.

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    8.5 Great 154 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 2 – Aired: 3/19/2006

    Viagra Blue

    While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives over Margene's overtly sexual behavior. Roman "The Prophet" asks Bill's father to act as a go-between to deliver a message to his son, and the Hendricksons get together for a family dinner with Bill's business partner and his three wives. Meanwhile, Margene pressures Bill about buying her a car and Ben goes out on a date with a girl that seems too mature for him.

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    8.5 Great 145 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 3 – Aired: 3/26/2006

    Home Invasion

    Bill gets a new home security system, Nicki throws a birthday party, new neighbours move in, and Margene meets her mother-in-law. Meanwhile, there's a break-in in Bill's hardware store.

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    8.7 Great 136 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 4 – Aired: 4/2/2006

    Eclipse

    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.

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    8.8 Great 127 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 5 – Aired: 4/9/2006

    Affair

    Nicki 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.

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    8.6 Great 123 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 6 – Aired: 4/16/2006

    Roberta's Funeral (f.k.a. Splinter)

    Bill 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.

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    8.7 Great 116 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 7 – Aired: 4/23/2006

    Eviction

    Bill 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.

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    8.8 Great 113 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 8 – Aired: 4/30/2006

    Easter

    Bill 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.

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    8.8 Great 121 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 9 – Aired: 5/7/2006

    A Barbecue for Betty

    Bill 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.

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    9.1 Superb 129 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 10 – Aired: 5/14/2006

    The Baptism (f.k.a. Margene's Baptism)

    The 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.

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    8.8 Great 108 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 11 – Aired: 5/21/2006

    Where There's a Will

    Both 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.

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    9.1 Superb 133 Votes
    Season 1, Episode 12 – Aired: 6/4/2006

    The Ceremony (f.k.a. A Family Outing)

    To 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.

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    8.5 Great 103 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 1 – Aired: 6/11/2007

    Damage Control

    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

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    8.6 Great 95 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 2 – Aired: 6/18/2007

    The Writing on the Wall (a.k.a. The Writing)

    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.

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    8.9 Great 100 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 3 – Aired: 6/25/2007

    Reunion

    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.

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    8.8 Great 91 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 4 – Aired: 7/2/2007

    Rock and a Hard Place (a.k.a. Safe Harbor)

    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.

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    8.6 Great 90 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 5 – Aired: 7/9/2007

    Vision Thing

    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.

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    8.8 Great 90 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 6 – Aired: 7/16/2007

    Dating Game

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

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    8.7 Great 87 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 7 – Aired: 7/23/2007

    Good Guys and Bad Guys

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

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    9 Superb 93 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 8 – Aired: 7/30/2007

    Kingdom Come

    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.

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    8.6 Great 79 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 9 – Aired: 8/6/2007

    Circle the Wagons

    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.

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    8.7 Great 87 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 10 – Aired: 8/13/2007

    The Happiest Girl

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

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    8.8 Great 83 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 11 – Aired: 8/19/2007

    Take Me as I Am

    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.

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    8.8 Great 91 Votes
    Season 2, Episode 12 – Aired: 8/26/2007

    Oh, Pioneers

    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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    8.8 Great 69 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 1 – Aired: 1/18/2009

    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.

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    8.5 Great 63 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 2 – Aired: 1/25/2009

    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.

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    8.9 Great 58 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 3 – Aired: 2/1/2009

    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.

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    8.7 Great 54 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 4 – Aired: 2/8/2009

    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.

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    8.8 Great 55 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 5 – Aired: 2/15/2009

    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.

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    9.3 Superb 73 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 6 – Aired: 2/22/2009

    Come, Ye Saints

    The entire family heads east on a pilgrimage to Cumorah, New York, the location of an Joseph Smith shrine.

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    9 Superb 61 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 7 – Aired: 3/1/2009

    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.

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    9 Superb 46 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 8 – Aired: 3/8/2009

    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.

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    8.8 Great 50 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 9 – Aired: 3/15/2009

    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.

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    9.1 Superb 95 Votes
    Season 3, Episode 10 – Aired: 3/22/2009

    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.

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    8.2 Great 32 Votes
    Season 4, Episode 1 – Aired: 1/10/2010

    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.

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    8.4 Great 29 Votes
    Season 4, Episode 2 – Aired: 1/17/2010

    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.

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    8.5 Great 26 Votes
    Season 4, Episode 3 – Aired: 1/24/2010

    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.

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    8.9 Great 19 Votes
    Season 4, Episode 4 – Aired: 1/31/2010

    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.

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    8.6 Great 11 Votes
    Season 4, Episode 5 – Aired: 2/7/2010

    Sins of the Father

    Bill continues to work on his campaign as Nicki throws herself into helping out. Bill worries Coburn as he wants to take down Bill. Frank pays a visit to the reservation.

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    N/A Never Rated
    Screenshot of Big Love episode: Under One Roof Episode Clip Play
    Season 4, Episode 6 – Airs: 2/14/2010

    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.

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    N/A Never Rated
    Season 4, Episode 7 – Airs: 2/21/2010

    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.

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    N/A Never Rated
    Season 4, Episode 8 – Airs: 2/28/2010

    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.

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