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Big Love

Season 5

As season five begins, the Henrickson family encounters a wave of hostility from neighbors, Home Plus employees, casino partners, students at their kids' schools, even fellow polygamists hoping to keep their personal lives private. Meanwhile, at Juniper Creek, Alby Grant returns from a self-imposed exile with a new mindset...and revenge on his mind. Can the Henricksons stand up to this flood of ill-will?

Episodes
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Winter
Episode 160 min2011-01-16

Winter

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.

A Seat At The Table
Episode 258 min2011-01-23

A Seat At The Table

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.

Certain Poor Shepherds
Episode 359 min2011-01-30

Certain Poor Shepherds

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

The Oath
Episode 458 min2011-02-06

The Oath

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

The Special Relationship
Episode 558 min2011-02-13

The Special Relationship

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.

D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Episode 659 min2011-02-20

D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

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.

Til Death Do Us Part
Episode 760 min2011-02-27

Til Death Do Us Part

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

The Noose Tightens
Episode 857 min2011-03-06

The Noose Tightens

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

Exorcism
Episode 957 min2011-03-13

Exorcism

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.

Where Men and Mountains Meet
Episode 1063 min2011-03-20

Where Men and Mountains Meet

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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