Big Love

The Best Episodes of Big Love

Genre:Drama
Network:HBO

Every episode of Big Love ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Big Love!

The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene--...
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  1. 9.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Rock and a Hard Place

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    S2:E4

    Bill and Roman butt heads when Rhonda disappears from the compound. The prosecutor offers Joey a plea bargain in exchange for a confession. Meanwhile, Sarah takes an interest in a boy from her support group.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:N/A
  2. 9.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Happiest Girl...

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    S2:E10

    Bill takes Margene to a convention. Frank is looking for a new wife. Meanwhile, Nicki throws a party.

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    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:N/A
  3. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Reunion

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    S2:E3

    Nicki goes back to the compound for a family reunion, bringing Bill with her, where they find out the extent of Roman's betrayal of their family. Barb is annoyed by Margene and Ben's behavior. Meanwhile, Alby disobeys his father.

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  4. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Vision Thing

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    S2:E5

    Bill attempts to sign the deal on the video poker devices before Roman. Joey and Wanda are having a rough patch and Joey wants Barb to help them. Meanwhile, Nicki's upset with the Catholic summer school Wayne is attending. Finally, Bill is captivated by a pretty waitress.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Dating Game

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    S2:E6

    Margene plots to introduce Barb and Nicki to Bill's next potential wife. Meanwhile, journalists take an interest in Rhonda's story.

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    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:N/A
  6. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Good Guys and Bad Guys

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    S2:E7

    Margene's mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

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  8. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Circle the Wagons

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    S2:E9

    Bill seeks his wives' advice regarding the video poker business. Barb tries to reconcile things between Sarah and Heather. Meanwhile, Lois seeks revenge on Frank.

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  9. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Take Me as I Am

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    S2:E11

    Barb finds out that her mother is about to re-marry. Bill hears disturbing news about Weber Gaming. Meanwhile, Nicki is upset by outside influences on her children.

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    Director:Jim McKay
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  10. 8.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Damage Control

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    After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

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  11. 8.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Writing on the Wall

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    S2:E2

    Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

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  12. 8.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Oh, Pioneers

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    S2:E12

    In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

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  13. 8.5/10(279 votes)

    #12 - Come, Ye Saints

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    The Henricksons embark on a 2,500-mile road-trip pilgrimage to a Joseph Smith shrine in Cumorah, NY, where Bill intends to bury a family time capsule in the sacred earth. Along the way, a series of jarring revelations test the limits of their family bonds--and Bill's faith.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.3/10(267 votes)

    #13 - Where Men and Mountains Meet

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    S5:E10

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  15. 8.2/10(230 votes)

    #14 - Sacrament

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    S3:E10

    Bill convinces Ray Henry to go along with his idea to rescue a kidnapping victim; Nicki has a surprise visitor; Alby hatches a deadly plot to consolidate his power; Sarah makes a surprise announcement that shocks the family.

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  16. 8.1/10(272 votes)

    #15 - The Ceremony

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    S1:E12

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

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.1/10(200 votes)

    #16 - End of Days

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    S4:E9

    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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  18. 8.0/10(216 votes)

    #17 - On Trial

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    S3:E4

    Bill attempts to drive a wedge between Alby and Roman, whose case finally goes to trial. Struggling with the decision of what to do regarding her pregnancy, Sarah recruits Heather and Ben for moral support.

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  19. 8.0/10(222 votes)

    #18 - Rough Edges

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    S3:E8

    Bill petitions the DA's office to charge Roman with murder; Margene starts a jewelry business; Don's fact-finding mission about the casino license reveals the possible involvement of Bill's brother-in-law; Sarah considers her options for the future.

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  20. 7.9/10(207 votes)

    #19 - Sins of the Father

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    S4:E5

    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.

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  21. 7.9/10(184 votes)

    #20 - The Noose Tightens

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    S5:E8

    Bill fights for his family and his freedom; Alby looks to settle unfinished business; Nicki plans a new future for Cara Lynn.

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    Director:N/A
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  22. 7.9/10(179 votes)

    #21 - Exorcism

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    S5:E9

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  23. 7.8/10(278 votes)

    #22 - Affair

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    S1:E5

    Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is 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.

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    Director:Alan Taylor
  24. 7.8/10(262 votes)

    #23 - The Baptism

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    S1:E10

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

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  25. 7.8/10(215 votes)

    #24 - Fight or Flight

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    S3:E7

    Nicki's problems escalate at home and on the job; Alby's wife Glory reacts to her reduced stature at Juniper Creek by showing a secret document to Bill; Joey's plans to make Kathy his second wife could be derailed by Roman and Hollis Greene.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:N/A
  26. 7.8/10(222 votes)

    #25 - Outer Darkness

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    S3:E9

    Nicki's homecoming, after a visit from her sister wives, isn't what she imagined; Barb endures a trying experience at her old church; Ted does an about-face on the casino project; Scott's reunion with Sarah doesn't go over well with her father or brother; Joey is upset by Bill's change of heart about Roman after the Greenes' latest move.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Rock and a Hard Place" is the best rated episode of "Big Love". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by N/A, it aired on 7/2/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Happiest Girl...".