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The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 4

Every episode of Big Love Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Love Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 1 - Free at Last
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Free at Last

    S4:E1

    With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nicki's smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henrickson's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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  2. Big Love Season 4 Episode 2 - The Greater Good
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Greater Good

    S4:E2

    Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creek's next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat. Joey and Wanda return to Juniper Creek, but a suspicious J.J. is lurking. Sarah and Scott forgo a wedding in Bill's church in favor of a civil ceremony, shocking Barb. Margene confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry.

    Director:David Knoller
    Writer:Paul Redford

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  3. Big Love Season 4 Episode 3 - Strange Bedfellows
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Strange Bedfellows

    S4:E3

    Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, D.C., where Bill tries to land an endorsement from Congressman Clark Paley while mending things with Nicki. Meanwhile, Margene's on-air triumph is tempered by a case of mistaken identity; Joey goes to extremes to safeguard a secret; and Barb and Sarah hit a young Native American woman with their car.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Love Season 4 Episode 4 - The Mighty and Strong
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Mighty and Strong

    S4:E4

    Pressed by Coburn to state his intentions, Bill gets his family to stage an elaborate rally announcing his candidacy. He isn't so lucky when an audit uncovers insurance discrepancies caused by his multiple wives. To protect his secret and save his candidacy, he ends up asking Don to take the fall, and moves up his announcement by three days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Love Season 4 Episode 5 - Sins of the Father
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Sins of the Father

    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.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Love Season 4 Episode 6 - Under One Roof
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Under One Roof

    S4:E6

    Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation. Meanwhile, Bill tries to get Tommy and Jerry to rebrand the casino; Marilyn makes yet another impressive pitch; Lois and Frank take Ben and Jodean south of the border; Nicki is infuriated by Alby; Margene worries about her booming business; and, with a flourish, Bill shows his wives the family's collective future.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Love Season 4 Episode 7 - Blood Atonement
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Blood Atonement

    S4:E7

    With a revenge-minded Joey in tow, Bill makes an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois and Frank's latest smuggling escapade backfires. Nicki is jolted by a doctor's news, but even more flummoxed by Adaleen's shocking revelation. Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country with her fiance, Goran. A bomb scare rocks the casino.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Julia Cho

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  8. Big Love Season 4 Episode 8 - Next Ticket Out
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Next Ticket Out

    S4:E8

    Sarah makes an announcement that shakes up the family; Nicki tries a new look; Margene is put on the defensive when Bill questions her real reasons for getting married. An ill-timed remark puts Barb in an unwanted spotlight; an exposed Marilyn looks to bring down Bill; Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas, while Adaleen finds them closer to home.

    Director:David Knoller
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Love Season 4 Episode 9 - End of Days
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - End of Days

    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.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Free at Last" is the best rated episode of "Big Love" season 4. It scored 8.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Mark V. Olsen, it aired on 1/10/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Greater Good".