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Take Me as I Am

Episode Number: 23    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Sunday August 19, 2007    Prod Code: n/a
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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Writer: Eileen Myers
Director: Jim McKay (II)
Star: Bill Paxton (Bill Henrickson),  Chloe Sevigny (Nicolette "Nicki" Grant),  Jeanne Tripplehorn (Barbara "Barb" Dutton Henrickson),  Matt Ross (Alby Grant (Season 2+; recurring previously)),  Harry Dean Stanton (Roman Grant),  Shawn Doyle (Joey Henrickson),  Melora Walters (Wanda Henrickson),  Jolean Wejbe (Tancy "Teenie" Henrickson),  Douglas Smith (VI) (Ben Henrickson),  Ginnifer Goodwin (Margene Heffman),  Amanda Seyfried (Sarah Henrickson),  Grace Zabriskie (Lois Henrickson)
Recurring Role: Luke Askew (Hollis Green),  Mireille Enos (Kathy Marquart),  Audrey Wasilewski (Pam Martin),  Aaron Paul (Scott),  Garrett Gray (Raymond Henrickson),  Keegan Holst (Wayne Henrickson)
Guest Star: Kylie Tyndall (Penny Marquart),  Judith Hoag (Cindy),  Keaton Tyndall (Sissy Marquart),  Anne Dudek (Laura Grant),  Caroline Fogarty (Leslie),  Ellen Burstyn (Nancy Davis Dutton),  Philip Baker Hall (Ned Johanssen),  Hayley Erin (Jennifer),  Mark Hames (Cousin Howard)

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For this episode, Ellen Burstyn (Barb's mother Nancy) was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series. (edit)
International Air Dates:
- Latin America: November 18, 2007 on HBO Ole
- The Netherlands: March 17, 2008 on Net 5
- Denmark: June 13, 2008 on Kanal 5 (edit)
Music Featured in This Episode:
- Midnight Jam by Joe Strummer
- I Don't Know How to Love Him by Hollywood Studio Orchestra
- San Lazaro by Maria Victoria y Su Latin Son
- La Vecchia Giacca Nuova by Paolo Conte
- Cherry Cherry by Neil Diamond
- Stay as Sweet as You Are by Nat King Cole
- Busamba by La Lupe (edit)

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"Fine example"
Ben is dating twins frm the comp.so barb steps in to make sure ben doesnt follow in his fathers footsteps.margie &Bill were supposed to go to a weber-gaming dinner, but with barbs plans, doesnt look like thats gonna happen.meanwhile, nikki plans a party.
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"A very special episode"
Not many shows could match the dramatic intensity set forth in this episode of Big Love. This is clearly a show that deserves a following because polygamy is just a setting behind a wonderfully crafted, well written, and superbly acted drama.
Continue » Posted Aug 20, 2007 9:55 am PST

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Take Me as I Am
"Exactly why I watch this series"
The cracks between Bill and his wives get bigger
Continue » Posted Aug 19, 2007 8:40 pm PST
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Episode: Take Me as I Am
Season Number: 2
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