Big Love Season 1

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Bill Paxton

Bill Henrickson

Age : 61 | Popularity : 18%

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Barbara Henrickson

Age : 60 | Popularity : 17%

Chloë Sevigny

Nicolette Grant

Age : 49 | Popularity : 17%

Ginnifer Goodwin

Margene Heffman

Age : 45 | Popularity : 47%

Amanda Seyfried

Sarah Henrickson

Age : 38 | Popularity : 66%

Grace Zabriskie

Lois Henrickson

Age : 82 | Popularity : 10%

Joel McKinnon Miller

Don Embry

Age : 64 | Popularity : 23%

Daveigh Chase

Rhonda Volmer

Age : 33 | Popularity : 13%

Episodes

Episode 1

12 March 2006 - Big Love

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.

Episode 2

19 March 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.

Episode 3

26 March 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.

Episode 4

02 April 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.

Episode 5

09 April 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.

Episode 6

16 April 2006 - Roberta's Funeral

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.

Episode 7

23 April 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.

Episode 8

30 April 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.

Episode 9

07 May 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.

Episode 10

14 May 2006 - The 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.

Episode 11

21 May 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.

Episode 12

04 June 2006 - The Ceremony

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Jill Sprecher Karen Sprecher Bernadette Caulfield
	Co-Executive Producer	David Knoller
	Supervising Producer	Jeanette Collins Mimi Friedman
	Co-Producer	Peter Friedlander
	Executive Producer	Mark V. Olsen Will Scheffer Gary Goetzman Tom Hanks
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