Big Love: Season 1

2006

Created by Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer
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12 episodes
Drama

The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives... More

The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.

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Where to watch Big Love: Season 1

Big Love: Season 1 is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Neon.

Big Love: Season 1 episodes

Big Love

As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition... More 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.

Viagra Blue

While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by... More 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.

Home Invasion

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

Eclipse

Bill goes on a hunting trip with his son Ben,... More 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.

Affair

Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is... More 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.

Roberta's Funeral

Bill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at... More 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.

Eviction

Bill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out... More 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.

Easter

Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides... More as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother and Joey confides in Barb.

A Barbecue for Betty

Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans... More 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.

The Baptism

The Henrickson's prepare Teenie's baptism with friction and surprises from... More 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.

Where There's a Will

Both Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is... More 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.

The Ceremony

To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood... More 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.