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Season 1 – Big Love

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Bill Henrickson seems like a typical suburban husband and father, except for the fact that he has three wives, nine kids and three homes to maintain. The Salt Lake City polygamist has to juggle his families' needs while overseeing his casino business, fulfilling his political interests and attempting to reconnect with his fundamentalist relatives.
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Big Love — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

It has a bawdy premise, but Big Love presents a sympathetic view of a complex family relationship.

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Michelle Dean Bitch Media The writers largely abandoned Bill to his delusions of prophetic wisdom. And they turned to the women, which saved the show. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian Big Love is funny, creepy and beautifully done. Feb 27, 2020 Full Review Troy Patterson Slate Big Love works as well as it does, which is fairly well, because it's thoughtful and playful, and it approaches its sensational subject with restraint. Dec 10, 2018 Full Review S. Jhoanna Robledo Common Sense Media Though Big Love is highly entertaining -- and compelling to watch given its stellar cast -- the show does disappoint. Rated: 3/5 Dec 11, 2018 Full Review Bill Gibron PopMatters A terrific foundation for the exploration of faith in "everyday life." Not just religious belief, but the bonds between relatives and relations. Dec 10, 2018 Full Review Brian Zoromski IGN Movies Unless you're a diehard fan of the actors involved, or a closet polygamist yourself, you'll likely have a hard time caring about any of the characters or what happens to them next. Rated: 5.5/10 Dec 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Y C I watched all five seasons. I was interested in the representation of a multiwomen relationship with a religious element and this is certainly how it started. How it developed was into a series about rival polygamous exotic bird dealers engaging in turf wars in Mexico. As you can imagine this is not what I had anticipated. It seems amazing to me that such a rich premise with the potential to explore the faith and feelings of its protagonists devolved into the silliest and shallowest of plots. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bill Paxton

Bill Henrickson

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Barb Henrickson

Chloë Sevigny

Nicolette Grant

Ginnifer Goodwin

Margene Heffman

Amanda Seyfried

Sarah Henrickson

Douglas Smith

Ben Henrickson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 12, 2006 Pilot Polygamist Bill Henrickson juggles the demands of his business and his three wives and seven children. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 19, 2006 Viagra Blue Bill compensates for rising demands at home and looks for protection from Roman's henchmen; Margene pressures Bill about buying her a car. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 26, 2006 Home Invasion Nicki has an extravagant birthday party for her son Wayne, and Bill installs a "perimeter of defense" around his homes. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 2, 2006 Eclipse Bill searches for the answers to an unsettling dream; Barb gets a long-term teaching job; Nicki fends off her creditors. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 9, 2006 Affair Nicki becomes suspicious of Bill and Barb's behavior; Bill and Don search for information about Roman; Marge befriends a neighbor. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 16, 2006 Roberta's Funeral Bill makes Roman a settlement proposal; Barb bails out Nicki; Lois sees an opportunity for promotion. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 23, 2006 Eviction Bill considers launching an expensive new marketing campaign for Home Plus, Nicki wards off the advances of a pair of persistent missionaries, and Margene is invited to a recital at Pam's church. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 30, 2006 Easter Bill's household grows; Nicki learns that she is not alone in debt; Bill surprises Roman with a final settlement offer. Details Episode 9 Aired May 7, 2006 A Barbecue for Betty Nicki finally confesses the extent of her debt, and pays for it. Bill discovers that Roman has no intention of letting him off easy; The barbecue for Don's prospective fourth wife, Betty, doesn't quite happen. Details Episode 10 Aired May 14, 2006 The Baptism Barb gets an unwanted visit from her sister; Bill tries to infiltrate Roman's UEB Priesthood Council; Ben gives his girlfriend a token of his affection. Details Episode 11 Aired May 21, 2006 Where There's a Will Barb is a finalist for Mother of the Year; the Salt Lake City Leadership League recruits Bill; the wives think about custody scenarios in their separate wills. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 4, 2006 The Ceremony Bill and Joey confront Roman at a UEB Priesthood Council meeting; Nicki's family allegiances get a test; Barb seizes the spotlight during an awards ceremony. Details

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Season Info

Director
Charles McDougall, Michael Alan Spiller, Julian Farino, Mary Harron, Alan Poul, Rodrigo Garcia, Steve Shill, Michael Lehmann
Executive Producer
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer
Screenwriter
Mark V. Olsen, Eileen Myers, David Manson, Dustin Lance Black, Mimi Friedman, Jill Sprecher, Will Scheffer, Karen Sprecher
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 12, 2006