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
About Big Love
Cast
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
Credits
Created by
Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen
Written by
Mark V. Olsen, Dustin Lance Black, David Manson, Alexa Junge, Paul Redford, Victoria Morrow, Julia Cho, Will Scheffer, Jill Sprecher
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
53
Original language
English
Networks & production
HBOUnited States
Anima Sola Productions
HBOUnited States
PlaytoneUnited States
Themes
big familymormonpolygamyreligion
Season 4 episodes
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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.
Written by Mark V. OlsenGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Douglas Smith, Bruce Dern, Mary Kay Place, Robert Beltran, Hank Cheyne, Van Epperson, Charles Esten
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.
Directed by David KnollerWritten by Paul RedfordGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Douglas Smith, Tina Majorino, Mary Kay Place, Judith Hoag, Robert Curtis Brown, Charles Esten, Tom Amandes
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.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Douglas Smith, Harry Dean Stanton, Sissy Spacek, Katherine LaNasa, Adam Beach, Bella Thorne, Garrett Fraye, Benjamin Koldyke
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.
Guest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Douglas Smith, Bruce Dern, Harry Dean Stanton, Tom Amandes, Adam Beach, Patrick Fabian, Bella Thorne
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.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Douglas Smith, Bruce Dern, Sissy Spacek, Judith Hoag, Robert Curtis Brown, Tom Amandes, Adam Beach, Patrick Fabian
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.
Directed by Dan AttiasGuest stars Douglas Smith, Bruce Dern, Sissy Spacek, Mary Kay Place, Robert Beltran, Luke Askew, Adam Beach, Benjamin Koldyke
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.
Directed by David PetrarcaWritten by Julia ChoGuest stars Douglas Smith, Bruce Dern, Mary Kay Place, Hank Cheyne, Luke Askew, Adam Beach, Garrett Fraye, Steve Bacic
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.
Directed by David KnollerGuest stars Douglas Smith, Harry Dean Stanton, Sissy Spacek, Mary Kay Place, Robert Beltran, Judith Hoag, Adam Beach, Bella Thorne
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.
Directed by David PetrarcaGuest stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Douglas Smith, Sissy Spacek, Mary Kay Place, Hank Cheyne, Adam Beach, Bella Thorne, Margaret Easley
