TV series
Polygamy Loves Company
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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Bill PaxtonBill Henrickson
Jeanne TripplehornBarbara Henrickson
Chloë SevignyNicolette Grant
Ginnifer GoodwinMargene Heffman
Amanda SeyfriedSarah Henrickson
Grace ZabriskieLois Henrickson
Joel McKinnon MillerDon Embry
Daveigh ChaseRhonda Volmer
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Episode 1
After being elected state senator, Bill Henrikson announces that he is a polygamist, and he and his families are attacked from every side; Alby Grant returns from living in the desert with the idea of purifying the compound and getting revenge.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Van Epperson, Katherine LaNasa, Garrett Fraye, Steve Bacic, Keegan Holst, Anne Dudek, Cody Klop
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Episode 2
After revealing his polygamy to the world the newly elected Bill goes even further out on a limb by calling publicly for more polygamists to come into the open while Barb talks Nancy, her mother, into attending a mother-daughter symposium.
Guest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Ellen Burstyn, Garrett Fraye, Steve Bacic, Keegan Holst, Cody Klop, Branka Katić, Ethan Kent
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Episode 3
The Henricksons' holiday cheer is tested by family revelations. Alby's purification of Juniper Creek leads to a defection.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Daveigh Chase, Tina Majorino, Hank Cheyne, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Anne Dudek, Cody Klop, Carlos Jacott
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Episode 4
Bill fights for his right to be sworn in as senator; Barb, Nicki, and Margene struggle with personal revelations and changed public profiles.
Guest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Daveigh Chase, Tina Majorino, Cristine Rose, Judith Hoag, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Cody Klop
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Episode 5
Bill finds success in the Senate but finds new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church. Barb comes to a new conclusion about her life. Cara Lynn's adoption faces a new obstacle. Lois recalls her past with Frank.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Daveigh Chase, Bruce Dern, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Cody Klop, Audrey Wasilewski, Ethan Kent
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Episode 6
Bill refuses to give in to Barb's vision of the church; Nicki chafes at the status quo; Margene looks to rally the children of polygamy.
Guest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Daveigh Chase, Bruce Dern, Tina Majorino, Judith Hoag, Ellen Burstyn, Wendy Phillips, Garrett Fraye
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Episode 7
Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his wives; Alby makes a game-changing power play.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Daveigh Chase, Bruce Dern, Tina Majorino, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Carlos Jacott, Audrey Wasilewski
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Episode 8
Bill fights for his family and his freedom; Alby looks to settle unfinished business; Nicki plans a new future for Cara Lynn.
Guest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Tina Majorino, Wendy Phillips, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Carlos Jacott, Lawrence O'Donnell, Ethan Kent
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Episode 9
Alby gets Adaleen on his side against Bill and his family. Rhonda asks Ben to marry her which results in Ben & Heather breaking up. Bill faces the possibility of a 20 year sentence, as his family tries to cope. Cara Lynn breaks down after Nikki tells her that Mr. Ivy never loved her.
Guest stars Daveigh Chase, Bruce Dern, Tina Majorino, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Audrey Wasilewski, Jenni Blong, Sandy Martin
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Episode 10
In the series finale of Big Love, Margene plans on going on a cruise by herself to help people, Barb prepares to get baptized in the new church, and Nikki fears that she will be left alone if Bill goes to prison.
Guest stars Amanda Seyfried, Joel McKinnon Miller, Bruce Dern, Tina Majorino, Aaron Paul, Garrett Fraye, Keegan Holst, Carlos Jacott
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