7.7/10201 votes#1 - Winter
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2011
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: N/A
7.3/10192 votes#2 - A Seat At The Table
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10190 votes#3 - Certain Poor Shepherds
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2011
The Henricksons' holiday cheer is tested by family revelations. Alby's purification of Juniper Creek leads to a defection.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
7.2/10186 votes#4 - The Oath
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2011
Bill fights for his right to be sworn in as senator; Barb, Nicki, and Margene struggle with personal revelations and changed public profiles.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10180 votes#5 - The Special Relationship
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2011
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: N/A
7.4/10183 votes#6 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10176 votes#7 - Til Death Do Us Part
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2011
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: N/A
7.8/10180 votes#8 - The Noose Tightens
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2011
Bill fights for his family and his freedom; Alby looks to settle unfinished business; Nicki plans a new future for Cara Lynn.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10175 votes#9 - Exorcism
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10262 votes#10 - Where Men and Mountains Meet
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/20/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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--...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Winter" is the best rated episode of "Big Love" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 201 votes. Directed by David Petrarca and written by N/A, it aired on 1/16/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "A Seat At The Table".