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The Worst Episodes of Big Love

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. Background image for Til Death Do Us Part
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Baptism
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Baptism

    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. Background image for Where There's a Will
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Where There's a Will

    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
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Mighty and Strong
    7.0/10(6 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Under One Roof
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Viagra Blue
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Viagra Blue

    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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    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Kingdom Come

    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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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Noose Tightens
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Block Party

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Empire

    S3:E2

    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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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Roberta's Funeral

    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
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Damage Control
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Damage Control

    S2:E1

    After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - On Trial

    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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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - For Better or for Worse

    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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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Prom Queen

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Exorcism
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Affair
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Affair

    S1:E5

    Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is considering bringing a fourth wife to the family. Margene, feeling alone in the big house, befriends the new neighbor, Pam Martin. Bill goes after Roman and tries to expose him, but polygamy accusations also fly in the Home Plus. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to cope with his arousing sexuality and being a teenager.

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    Director:Alan Taylor
  20. Background image for The Ceremony
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - The Ceremony

    S1:E12

    To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old habits, which could potentially land Bill in a big trouble. Rhonda uses the acting competition as an excuse to leave the compound but she discovers that her family isn't willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Free at Last
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  22. Background image for Blood Atonement
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Writer:Julia Cho
  23. Background image for Big Love
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Big Love

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Where Men and Mountains Meet
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Writing on the Wall
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Writing on the Wall

    S2:E2

    Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Vision Thing

    S2:E5

    Bill attempts to sign the deal on the video poker devices before Roman. Joey and Wanda are having a rough patch and Joey wants Barb to help them. Meanwhile, Nicki's upset with the Catholic summer school Wayne is attending. Finally, Bill is captivated by a pretty waitress.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Til Death Do Us Part" is the worst rated episode of "Big Love". It scored 6.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by David Petrarca and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/27/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Baptism".