The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 3
Every episode of Big Love Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Love Season 3!
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.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Big Love" season 3 is "Block Party", rated 7.7/10 from 248 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Mark V. Olsen. "Block Party" aired on 1/18/2009 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Empire".
7.7/10 248 votes#1 - Block Party
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2009
Bill wants to add a Native American businessman as a partner for his casino and sniffs for a clue of why his family has been snubbed for a big upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb would love to add Ana to the fold, and Adaleen has Nicki doing some spying for her. Also, Alby's secret life has gotten him in trouble.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mark V. Olsen
7.4/10 221 votes#2 - Empire
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2009
The family dates Ana as a group. Barb awaits test results and takes steps to address Nicki's apparent infertility. With Margene by his side, Bill pursues the casino. Sarah makes plans to go to school out of state, but encounters obstacles. Don is forced into monogamy. Roman attempts to blackmail Bill into finding Rhonda. Frank introduces new wife Jodean to Lois, with explosive results.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Mark V. Olsen, Dustin Lance Black
7.7/10 225 votes#3 - Prom Queen
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2009
Roman's upcoming trial creates more headaches for the Henricksons as Bill worries about Rhonda's plans to testify, the involvement of Joey's family and shocking news about Nicki's past. Meanwhile, Barb has another contentious reunion with her sister; Margene copes with a family tragedy; and Sarah changes her mind about attending her senior prom.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 207 votes#4 - On Trial
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2009
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.
Director: David Knoller
Writer: Mark V. Olsen
7.4/10 197 votes#5 - For Better or for Worse
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2009
Sarah, Ben, Heather and Frankie attempt a risky mission to Juniper Creek to find Frankie's mother; the Henricksons adjust to cramped living conditions after a recent arrival; Bill turns to his brother-in-law for help in securing a loan; Nicki mulls going back to her job at the DA's office; Roman hints at plans for a comeback.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 269 votes#6 - Come, Ye Saints
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2009
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.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 206 votes#7 - Fight or Flight
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2009
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.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 213 votes#8 - Rough Edges
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2009
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.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Mark V. Olsen
7.8/10 213 votes#9 - Outer Darkness
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2009
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.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 219 votes#10 - Sacrament
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2009
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.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Victoria Morrow