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Big Love S3E5 — For Better or for Worse
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Big Love•Season 3•Episode 5

For Better or for Worse

7.5/10 · 197 votesFeb 15, 200952 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJulie Anne Robinson
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Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Bill Henrickson

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Barbara Henrickson

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Nicolette Grant

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin

Margene Heffman

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

Sarah Henrickson

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Lois Henrickson

Joel McKinnon Miller

Joel McKinnon Miller

Don Embry

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Ben Henrickson

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Wanda Henrickson

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Roman Grant

Mireille Enos

Mireille Enos

Kathy Marquart

Shawn Doyle

Shawn Doyle

Joey Henrickson

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Julie Anne Robinson

Julie Anne Robinson

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Episode Summary

"For Better or for Worse" is episode 5 of Big Love season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 197 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Julie Anne Robinson, it aired on February 15, 2009.

Next: E6 · Come, Ye SaintsBest of Season 3