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Season 1

12 episodes · 12th March 2006

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.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 Big Love still Big Love Episode 112th March 2006 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. 02 Viagra Blue still Viagra Blue Episode 219th March 2006 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. 03 Home Invasion still Home Invasion Episode 326th March 2006 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. 04 Eclipse still Eclipse Episode 42nd April 2006 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. 05 Affair still Affair Episode 59th April 2006 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. 06 Roberta's Funeral still Roberta's Funeral Episode 616th April 2006 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. 07 Eviction still Eviction Episode 723rd April 2006 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. 08 Easter still Easter Episode 830th April 2006 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. 09 A Barbecue for Betty still A Barbecue for Betty Episode 97th May 2006 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. 10 The Baptism still The Baptism Episode 1014th May 2006 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. 11 Where There's a Will still Where There's a Will Episode 1121st May 2006 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. 12 The Ceremony still The Ceremony Episode 124th June 2006 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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Cast & Crew

01 Bill Paxton profile Bill Paxtonas Bill Henrickson 02 Jeanne Tripplehorn profile Jeanne Tripplehornas Barbara Henrickson 03 Chloë Sevigny profile Chloë Sevignyas Nicolette Grant 04 Ginnifer Goodwin profile Ginnifer Goodwinas Margene Heffman 05 Grace Zabriskie profile Grace Zabriskieas Lois Henrickson 06 Douglas Smith profile Douglas Smithas Ben Henrickson 07 Cassi Thomson profile Cassi Thomsonas Cara Lynn 08 Matt Ross profile Matt Rossas Albert 'Alby' Grant 09 Mary Kay Place profile Mary Kay Placeas Adaleen Grant
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