Big Love (HBO)

Damage Control

Bill scrambles in the wake of the family's exposure. Barb retreats into her own world. Continuing to track suspects, Bill makes dinner plans with neighbors Carl and Pam Martin. Meanwhile, Wanda faces an inquisition, and Joey feels the squeeze from Roman. At home, Sarah meets an older suitor named Scott at an ex-Mormon meeting.

The Writing on the Wall

A crisis leads Bill to rethink Home Plus' ad strategy. Joey is caught between a rock and a hard place, driving him to fall off the wagon and sending Nicki (accompanied by Margene) on a remedial trip to the compound. In the midst of crises, Bill and Barb forget Nicki's anniversary, and Joey makes a decision that will have far-ranging implications.

Reunion

Bill tries to leverage a council vote against Roman. Arriving at Lois' cabin, they are surprised to find her brother Eddie overseeing Lois' new laundromat investment. At home, Barb catches Ben in a compromising position with Margene. At the compound, Alby refuses to toe the party line. Bill discusses a radical, polygamy-proof business option with Don.

Rock and a Hard Place

Bill's anxieties over his upcoming testimony in Joey's case are compounded by Rhonda, who threatens to blackmail Nicki into letting her stay with the Henricksons. Looking to provide long-term security for his family in the face of uncertainty, Bill, along with Don and Eddie, meets with Carter Reese, owner of a polygamy-friendly slot-machine business.

Vision Thing

Discussing his sideline business with Don over lunch at a local diner, Bill finds himself drawn to an attractive young waitress named Ana. Nicki worries over Wayne's enrollment at a Catholic school. At Home Plus, Bill finds his deal with Weber Gaming jeopardized by Reese's impatience and must turn to his Uncle Eddie for a loan.

Dating Game

Having uncovered Bill's romantic secret, Margene befriends an unsuspecting Ana, then arranges lunch with Barb and Nicki to introduce them to their prospective sister-wife. Bill tries to get a reluctant Don to embrace his Weber Gaming deal, and he discovers that an underground polygamist group, the Greenes, have resurfaced with a vengeance.

Good Guys and Bad Guys

Margene's dysfunctional past is illuminated when her mother, Ginger, pays a visit to the Henricksons. With tensions at a fever pitch as federal agents close in on the fugitive polygamist leader Orlean Abbot, Bill plays a dangerous endgame to land Weber Gaming, pitting Roman against the Greenes and vice versa.

Kingdom Come

Stressed out from the Weber deal and exhausted by Margene's sexual appetite, Bill proposes that he take a night off from the wives every seventh day. With the Weber deal still in doubt, Bill continues to play both sides of the inter-compound dispute, hoping to incite Roman to take retaliatory measures that will finish off the Greenes.

Circle the Wagons

Bill enlists Nicki to sell Barb and Margene on Weber Gaming, with predictable results. In the wake of the latest public blemish on Juniper Creek, Bill calls an emergency UEB meeting that Alby ends up crashing. Burned by Frank, a distraught Lois fights to get back into Bill's good graces and turns to an unexpected source for advice.

The Happiest Girl

Rebuffed by Barb, Bill asks Margene to accompany him to a bar owners' trade convention. Alby realizes that Juniper Creek has been robbed and thinks he knows by whom. Nicki tries to orchestrate a celebration at Juniper Creek, but ends up moving it to her house when Alby objects.

Take Me as I Am

Liberated by his trip to the convention, Bill makes Alby a tempting offer in the wake of Nicki's disclosure about Weber Gaming. Barb learns that her mother, Nancy, is getting remarried and decides to use the occasion to try to make peace with her estranged family. Scott tests the limits of his relationship with Sarah, precipitating a visit from Bill.

Oh, Pioneers

Foiled by Alby in his attempt to gain UEB support, Bill resorts to a new tack to try to bring down his nemeses. Preparing for the festivities surrounding Salt Lake City's Pioneer Week parade, the Henricksons are rocked by the appearance of an unexpected guest.

Block Party

Bill pitches a Mormon-friendly casino, with unexpected help from Margene. Meanwhile, an annual block party becomes the battleground for Bill to defend the family against neighborhood gossip, and for Nicki to defend her lifestyle as the daughter of Roman Grant.

Empire

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. Barb anxiously awaits test results from the hospital, while Nicki goes to a fertility clinic already knowing the result.

Prom Queen

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. Barb's sister, Cindy, is back in town and making trouble. Wanda spills a secret about Nicki's past. Ben escorts Sarah to her senior prom.

On Trial

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. An agitated Sarah considers her prospects. Adaleen offers Rhonda some compelling reasons not to testify at Roman's trial. Margene takes on a new look. And Bill startles Ana, and Nancy, with a bold proposal.

For Better or for Worse

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. Nicki considers a return to her job with the D.A. for perhaps the wrong reasons.

Come, Ye Saints

The Henricksons embark on a 2,500-mile 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 the limits of their family bonds -- and Bill's faith.

Fight or Flight

Treading on dangerous ground, Nicki endures a domestic intervention by Bill and Barb, followed by an unwelcome visit by Margene. 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 the discovery. Meanwhile, Joey looks to add a new wife.

Rough Edges

Bill urges the D.A.'s office to bring a murder charge against Roman, but Ray Henry is distracted by news about Nicki. Bill sends Don on a road trip to investigate a tribal grudge involving the casino but 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.

Outer Darkness

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, Wanda performs a makeover on Jodean, and a kidnapping involving the Greenes leads Bill to reconsider his hard-line position on Roman, to Joey's shock and outrage.

Sacrament

Bill convinces Ray Henry to endorse his plan to rescue a kidnapping victim while bringing down the Greenes and Roman. Meanwhile, Nicki's web of secrets gets more tangled, Alby hatches a deadly plot to consolidate his power, Margene makes the most of her opportunity as a TV pitchwoman, and Sarah makes a surprise announcement.

Free at Last

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.

The Greater Good

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.

Strange Bedfellows

Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, DC, 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.

The Mighty and Strong

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.

Sins of the Father

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.

Under One Roof

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 Bill shows his wives the family's collective future.

Blood Atonement

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.

Next Ticket Out

Sarah makes an announcement that shakes up the family. Nicki tries a new look. Margene is put on the defensive when Bill questions her real reasons for getting married. An ill-timed remark puts Barb in an unwanted spotlight. An exposed Marilyn looks to bring down Bill. Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas, while Adaleen finds them closer to home.

End of Days

With the election only days away, Bill puts the squeeze on Paley to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn has an ace up her sleeve that threatens to wreck Bill's chances. Meanwhile, Nicki gets news that seems too good to be true, and a late-breaking polygamist scandal forces Bill and his three wives to rethink their bold post-election plans.

Winter

After some restful post-election days in the wilderness, reality hits the Henricksons hard on their return to Salt Lake City. At Home Plus, Bill tries to bolster morale in the wake of his polygamist revelation. On Capitol Hill, he faces an uphill battle for his political life. And at home, Bill must assuage some very real concerns of his wives and kids.

A Seat at the Table

Bill's attempt to stage a "safety net" meeting for polygamist leaders is hindered by Alby and Home Plus objectors. Barb makes an effort to find common ground with her mother. Nicki learns the extent of Adaleen's isolation. Marge despairs over the quandary involving Ana and Goran. Cara Lynn impresses her math teacher -- and Greg.

Certain Poor Shepherds

The Henricksons try to put on a unified face during Christmas, but the family is tested amidst numbing revelations. Meanwhile, Lura takes drastic measures in response to Alby's zealous efforts to purify the compound. Lois drifts towards the deep end. Bill tries to soften up a senator. Ben bonds with Heather. And Cara Lynn looks for answers about her father.

The Oath

With his swearing-in ceremony only days away, Bill searches for ways to overcome the anti-polygamist sentiment swelling among state officials. Meanwhile, Barb, Nicki and Margene struggle with personal revelations, Nicki pushes for Cara Lynn's adoption, Lois learns the source of her ailment, and Ben rewards Heather for her sensitivity.

The Special Relationship

Bill makes a deal in the Senate but finds new obstacles to his livelihood being raised by LDS officials. Meanwhile, Barb considers a dramatic life change, a legal obstacle hinders Bill and Nicki's efforts to adopt Cara Lynn, Margene preaches the Goji gospel, Rhonda encourages Verlan to do Alby's bidding, and Don takes another hit for Bill.

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

Barb capitulates on Bill's marital plans, but not on her hopes to attain the Priesthood. Meanwhile, Bill faces new impeachment pressure. Nicki chafes at the status quo. Margene eyes a sponsor for her pro-polygamy children's rally. Cara Lynn puts in extra hours with her tutor. Alby vows to combat Safety Net, and Bud Mayberry warns Bill of an imminent threat.

Til Death Do Us Part

Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his three wives. Nicki, in the meantime, looks to take full advantage of her special day. Alby makes a game-changing power play. Lois resists Barb's vision of her future. Marge is cautioned about the financial pitfalls of Goji Blast. Cara Lynn brings a guest to the theatre. Heather changes her mind about Ben.

The Noose Tightens

Bill looks to Alby's past in an effort to thwart his ambitions, leading Alby to concoct yet another diabolical scheme. Meanwhile, Barb is pulled into the firestorm surrounding Bill and Margene. Nicki's rescue of a skittish compound wife leads to complications. Margene finds herself at the crossroads in her business with Goji Blast. Cara Lynn's secret leaks out.

Exorcism

With Alby on the run and posing an imminent threat, the Henrickson family finds itself in lockdown mode. A frazzled Nicki decides to break Cara Lynn's dependencies. Barb spars with Bill about her new church's stance on polygamy. Lois begs Frank to rescue her from confinement. Margene vows to repay Pam for her Goji investment. Ben and Bill debate what to do about Rhonda.

When Men and Mountains Meet

With the specter of jail time looming, Bill charts out contingency plans for the family while orchestrating a last-minute referendum on the Senate floor. Meanwhile, Barb goes forward with her plan to join a reform-minded church, Margene contemplates taking a hiatus to serve as a volunteer abroad, and Nicki despairs being left alone as her family splinters.