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The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 5

Every episode of Big Love Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Love Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Winter
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Winter

    S5:E1

    After being elected state senator, Bill Henrikson announces that he is a polygamist, and he and his families are attacked from every side; Alby Grant returns from living in the desert with the idea of purifying the compound and getting revenge.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Love Season 5 Episode 2 - A Seat At The Table
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - A Seat At The Table

    S5:E2

    After revealing his polygamy to the world the newly elected Bill goes even further out on a limb by calling publicly for more polygamists to come into the open while Barb talks Nancy, her mother, into attending a mother-daughter symposium.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Love Season 5 Episode 3 - Certain Poor Shepherds
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Certain Poor Shepherds

    S5:E3

    The Henricksons' holiday cheer is tested by family revelations. Alby's purification of Juniper Creek leads to a defection.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Love Season 5 Episode 4 - The Oath
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Oath

    S5:E4

    Bill fights for his right to be sworn in as senator; Barb, Nicki, and Margene struggle with personal revelations and changed public profiles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Love Season 5 Episode 5 - The Special Relationship
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Special Relationship

    S5:E5

    Bill finds success in the Senate but finds new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church. Barb comes to a new conclusion about her life. Cara Lynn's adoption faces a new obstacle. Lois recalls her past with Frank.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Love Season 5 Episode 6 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

    S5:E6

    Bill refuses to give in to Barb's vision of the church; Nicki chafes at the status quo; Margene looks to rally the children of polygamy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Love Season 5 Episode 7 - Til Death Do Us Part
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Til Death Do Us Part

    S5:E7

    Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his wives; Alby makes a game-changing power play.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Big Love Season 5 Episode 8 - The Noose Tightens
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Noose Tightens

    S5:E8

    Bill fights for his family and his freedom; Alby looks to settle unfinished business; Nicki plans a new future for Cara Lynn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Love Season 5 Episode 9 - Exorcism
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Exorcism

    S5:E9

    Alby gets Adaleen on his side against Bill and his family. Rhonda asks Ben to marry her which results in Ben & Heather breaking up. Bill faces the possibility of a 20 year sentence, as his family tries to cope. Cara Lynn breaks down after Nikki tells her that Mr. Ivy never loved her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Big Love Season 5 Episode 10 - Where Men and Mountains Meet
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Where Men and Mountains Meet

    S5:E10

    In the series finale of Big Love, Margene plans on going on a cruise by herself to help people, Barb prepares to get baptized in the new church, and Nikki fears that she will be left alone if Bill goes to prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Winter" is the best rated episode of "Big Love" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by David Petrarca and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Seat At The Table".