Big Love

The Worst Episodes of Big Love

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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--...
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  1. 6.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Til Death Do Us Part

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    S5:E7

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

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  2. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Baptism

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    S1:E10

    The Henrickson's prepare Teenie's baptism with friction and surprises from Barb's judgmental sister. Bill decides to take preemptive action against Roman with his brother. Margene continues to butt heads with Nicki, and her misfortunes pile up. Ben wants to show his affection to Brynn but is surprised when she demands something more.

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  3. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Where There's a Will

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    S1:E11

    Both Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is selected as a finalist for a "Mother of the Year" award and Bill is asked to become a member of the Salt Lake City Leadership League. Meanwhile, the sister-wives draw up their wills, and Rhonda gets to know what life outside the compound is like for teenage girls when she hangs out with Sarah and Heather.

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    Director:Alan Poul
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  4. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Mighty and Strong

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    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.

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  5. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Under One Roof

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    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.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
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  6. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Viagra Blue

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    S1:E2

    While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives over Margene's overtly sexual behavior. Roman "The Prophet" asks Bill's father to act as a go-between to deliver a message to his son, and the Hendricksons get together for a family dinner with Bill's business partner and his three wives. Meanwhile, Margene pressures Bill about buying her a car and Ben goes out on a date with a girl that seems too mature for him.

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  8. 7.2/10(4 votes)

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

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    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.

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  9. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Kingdom Come

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    S2:E8

    Bill is stressed out by work, and Frank tries to get a hold of Lois' money. Meanwhile, the family discovers Ben and Brynn's secret.

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  10. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Noose Tightens

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    S5:E8

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

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  11. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Block Party

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    S3:E1

    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Empire

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    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Exorcism

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    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Where Men and Mountains Meet

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    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.

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  15. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - On Trial

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    S3:E4

    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.

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  16. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - For Better or for Worse

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    S3:E5

    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.

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  17. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Prom Queen

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    S3:E3

    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.

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  18. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Free at Last

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    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.

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  19. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Blood Atonement

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    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.

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    Writer:Julia Cho
  20. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Big Love

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    S1:E1

    As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition to his hardware store chain, he receives bad news about his father's health, and also deals with trying to balance the needs of his three wives.

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  21. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Roberta's Funeral

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    S1:E6

    Bill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at Juniper Creek, and strikes a deal with Roman. With Roberta out of the picture, Bill's mother Lois attempts to rise up on the social ladder at the compound, and Barb and Nicki find themselves in a hairy situation at Henrickson Home Plus.

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    Director:Mary Harron
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  22. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Fight or Flight

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    S3:E7

    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.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
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  23. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Outer Darkness

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    S3:E9

    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.

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  24. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - The Greater Good

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    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.

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  25. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Strange Bedfellows

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    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.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
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  26. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Sins of the Father

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Til Death Do Us Part" is the worst rated episode of "Big Love". It scored 6.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by David Petrarca and written by N/A, it aired on 2/27/2011. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Baptism".