7.4/10407 votes#1 - Big Love
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2006
As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition 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.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
7.5/10312 votes#2 - Viagra Blue
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2006
While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by 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.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: N/A
7.5/10280 votes#3 - Home Invasion
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2006
Bill gets a new home security system, Nicki throws a birthday party, new neighbours move in, and Margene meets her mother-in-law. Meanwhile, there's a break-in in Bill's hardware store.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: N/A
7.5/10272 votes#4 - Eclipse
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2006
Bill goes on a hunting trip with his son Ben, 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.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: David Manson
7.8/10271 votes#5 - Affair
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2006
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.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Alexa Junge
7.5/10268 votes#6 - Roberta's Funeral
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2006
Bill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at 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.
Director: Mary Harron
Writer: N/A
7.6/10263 votes#7 - Eviction
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2006
Bill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out 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.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: N/A
7.5/10262 votes#8 - Easter
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2006
Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother and Joey confides in Barb.
Director: Steve Shill
Writer: N/A
7.5/10258 votes#9 - A Barbecue for Betty
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2006
Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans 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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: N/A
7.7/10255 votes#10 - The Baptism
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/14/2006
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.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Dustin Lance Black
7.6/10257 votes#11 - Where There's a Will
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/21/2006
Both Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is 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.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: N/A
8.1/10266 votes#12 - The Ceremony
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2006
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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 1
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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--...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Big Love" is the best rated episode of "Big Love" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 407 votes. Directed by Rodrigo García and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2006. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Viagra Blue".