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Season 3 episodes (10)
1 Block Party
1/18/09
In the Season Three premiere, Bill pitches a Mormon-friendly casino, with help from Margene. Meanwhile, a block party becomes the battleground for Bill to defend the family against gossip, and for Nicki to defend her life as Roman Grant's daughter.
2 Empire
1/25/09
Bill and his family test out the group-dating waters with Ana, with mixed results. Bill presses ahead with his unlikely courtship of Jerry Flute, despite a sizable expense, a crisis in Don's family, and an apparent gaffe by Margene.
3 Prom Queen
2/1/09
As Bill debates what to do with Rhonda, another potential witness, Kathy, goes underground. Frank finds himself in a bind; a revelation from Ana tests Bill's commitment; Margene gets disturbing personal news; Wanda spills a secret about Nicki's past.
4 On Trial
2/8/09
After Bill tries to get Alby to break ranks with the Prophet, Roman finally has his day in court. Meanwhile, Nicki struggles with her devotion to her father; Sarah considers her prospects; Adaleen offers Rhonda some compelling reasons not to testify.
5 For Better or For Worse
2/15/09
Barb, Nicki and Margene bicker over living arrangements; Bill barters for a loan approval; Sarah, Ben, Heather and Franky make a dangerous foray into the heart of Juniper Creek; Roman summons his children to his motel.
6 Come, Ye Saints
2/22/09
The Henricksons embark on a road-trip pilgrimage to a Joseph Smith shrine in Cumorah, NY, where Bill intends to bury a family time capsule in the sacred earth. Along the way, a series of jarring revelations test their limits--and Bill's faith.
7 Fight or Flight
3/1/09
Treading on dangerous ground, Nicki endures a domestic 'intervention.' At Juniper Creek, Glory, angry at being usurped by Lura and shunned by Alby, smuggles a copy of a potentially incendiary document to Bill, who isn't sure how to handle it.
8 Rough Edges
3/8/09
Bill urges the DA's office to bring a murder charge against Roman. Bill learns the license hold-up may be due to his brother-in-law Ted--and the church document he bought from Alby. Margene starts a business selling bracelets.
9 Outer Darkness
3/15/09
Buoyed by a visit from Barb and Margene, Nicki returns home after getting a call from Bill, but her spirits sag when his intentions become clear. Meanwhile, Barb faces excommunication; and Bill reconsiders his hard-line position on Roman.
10 Sacrament
3/22/09
In the Season Three finale, Bill looks to solve a kidnapping while bringing down Roman and the Greenes; Nicki's web of secrets gets more tangled; Margene scores as a TV pitchwoman; and Sarah shocks the family with a surprise announcement.
About this show
Bill Paxton stars in this acclaimed HBO series as a polygamist who faces a myriad of challenges in meeting the emotional, romantic and financial needs of his three wives and seven children as they live together in suburban Salt Lake City.
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becky m
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August 12, 2014
This is one of HBO's golden gems. Thank GOD (no pun intended) this is nothing like Sisterwives with their smug cat-ate-the-canary husband. Bleah. Big Love has characters and plots that are entertaining as they are braided in this FLDS situation. There are more than enough plot twists, comedic situations and heartbreak to pull you in. I hope you watch it. Enjoy!
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Nicole Holtsberry
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December 23, 2019
I watched this every time an episode came out!!!! Then i bought the complete series on DVD. Best actors n actress's best show HBO has ever made wish they'd do reunion show!!
Toni Marie
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June 4, 2018
One of my favorite shows, i loved the cast, the plot twist, and the GREAT
story telling... You wil love this show. I am glued to my seat everytime.it
comes on.