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Season 4

9 episodes · 10th January 2010

In Season Four, as a new maelstrom of personal issues swirl around him, Bill launches yet another business venture: a Mormon-friendly casino he planned in Season Three with Native American partners. At the same time, Bill eschews a chance to seize the prophet mantle at Juniper Creek in favor of an even more high-profile calling: running for State Senate in Utah!

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01 Free at Last still Free at Last Episode 110th January 2010 With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nicki's smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henrickson's. 02 The Greater Good still The Greater Good Episode 217th January 2010 Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creek's next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat. Joey and Wanda return to Juniper Creek, but a suspicious J.J. is lurking. Sarah and Scott forgo a wedding in Bill's church in favor of a civil ceremony, shocking Barb. Margene confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry. 03 Strange Bedfellows still Strange Bedfellows Episode 324th January 2010 Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, D.C., where Bill tries to land an endorsement from Congressman Clark Paley while mending things with Nicki. Meanwhile, Margene's on-air triumph is tempered by a case of mistaken identity; Joey goes to extremes to safeguard a secret; and Barb and Sarah hit a young Native American woman with their car. 04 The Mighty and Strong still The Mighty and Strong Episode 431st January 2010 Pressed by Coburn to state his intentions, Bill gets his family to stage an elaborate rally announcing his candidacy. He isn't so lucky when an audit uncovers insurance discrepancies caused by his multiple wives. To protect his secret and save his candidacy, he ends up asking Don to take the fall, and moves up his announcement by three days. 05 Sins of the Father still Sins of the Father Episode 57th February 2010 Bill pulls out all the stops to win Paley's support for the State Senate nomination, while Nicki continues as his campaign's 'secret weapon.' Meanwhile, Margene gets the cold shoulder; Marilyn pitches to represent the casino's interests in Washington; Frank picks a bad time to drop by the casino; and Bill absorbs a last-minute sucker punch from Coburn. 06 Under One Roof still Under One Roof Episode 614th February 2010 Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation. Meanwhile, Bill tries to get Tommy and Jerry to rebrand the casino; Marilyn makes yet another impressive pitch; Lois and Frank take Ben and Jodean south of the border; Nicki is infuriated by Alby; Margene worries about her booming business; and, with a flourish, Bill shows his wives the family's collective future. 07 Blood Atonement still Blood Atonement Episode 721st February 2010 With a revenge-minded Joey in tow, Bill makes an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois and Frank's latest smuggling escapade backfires. Nicki is jolted by a doctor's news, but even more flummoxed by Adaleen's shocking revelation. Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country with her fiance, Goran. A bomb scare rocks the casino. 08 Next Ticket Out still Next Ticket Out Episode 828th February 2010 Sarah makes an announcement that shakes up the family; Nicki tries a new look; Margene is put on the defensive when Bill questions her real reasons for getting married. An ill-timed remark puts Barb in an unwanted spotlight; an exposed Marilyn looks to bring down Bill; Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas, while Adaleen finds them closer to home. 09 End of Days still End of Days Episode 97th March 2010 With the election only days away, Bill puts the squeeze on Paley to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn has an ace up her sleeve that threatens to wreck Bill's chances. Meanwhile, Nicki gets news that seems too good to be true; and a late-breaking polygamist scandal forces Bill and his three wives to rethink their bold post-election plans.
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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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