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The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 2

Every episode of Big Love Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Love Season 2!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Big Love Season 2 Episode 4 - Rock and a Hard Place
    8.2/10(336 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Love Season 2 Episode 8 - Kingdom Come
    8.2/10(226 votes)

    S2:E8

    Bill is stressed out by work, and Frank tries to get a hold of Lois' money. Meanwhile, the family discovers Ben and Brynn's secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dustin Lance Black

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  3. Big Love Season 2 Episode 12 - Oh, Pioneers
    8.2/10(230 votes)

    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.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writers:Mark V. Olsen, Dustin Lance Black

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  4. Big Love Season 2 Episode 3 - Reunion
    8.1/10(243 votes)

    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.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:Dustin Lance Black

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  5. Big Love Season 2 Episode 11 - Take Me as I Am
    8.0/10(216 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Love Season 2 Episode 10 - The Happiest Girl...
    7.9/10(224 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Love Season 2 Episode 1 - Damage Control
    7.8/10(262 votes)

    S2:E1

    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

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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  8. Big Love Season 2 Episode 6 - Dating Game
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Love Season 2 Episode 7 - Good Guys and Bad Guys
    7.8/10(231 votes)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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  10. Big Love Season 2 Episode 9 - Circle the Wagons
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Strickland
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Big Love Season 2 Episode 2 - The Writing on the Wall
    7.7/10(237 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writers:Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer

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  12. Big Love Season 2 Episode 5 - Vision Thing
    7.7/10(224 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Rock and a Hard Place" is the best rated episode of "Big Love" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 336 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/2/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Kingdom Come".