Big Love

10 Best Episodes of Big Love - Season 5

The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 22, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Big Love - S5E5

#10 - The Special Relationship (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 43 votes.

Big Love - S5E2

#9 - A Seat at the Table (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 38 votes.

Big Love - S5E7

#8 - Til Death do Us Part (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 7.56 from 41 votes.

Big Love - S5E4

#7 - The Oath (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.79 from 38 votes.

Big Love - S5E6

#6 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E. (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 35 votes.

Big Love - S5E1

#5 - Winter (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 48 votes.

Big Love - S5E9

#4 - Exorcism (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 45 votes.

Big Love - S5E10

#3 - Where Men and Mountains Meet (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 61 votes.

Big Love - S5E8

#2 - The Noose Tightens (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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

The episode was rated 8.20 from 44 votes.

Big Love - S5E3

#1 - Certain Poor Shepherds (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 8.21 from 42 votes.

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