Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2006)

Overview

Big family. Big dreams. Big problems. Big Love. Season one begins exploring the evolving institution of marriage through one atypical family. Bill Henrickson is a practicing 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.

Cast

Bill Paxton as Bill Henrickson
Bill Paxton

as Bill Henrickson

Jeanne Tripplehorn as Barbara Henrickson
Jeanne Tripplehorn

as Barbara Henrickson

Chloë Sevigny as Nicolette Grant
Chloë Sevigny

as Nicolette Grant

Ginnifer Goodwin as Margene Heffman
Ginnifer Goodwin

as Margene Heffman

Amanda Seyfried as Sarah Henrickson
Amanda Seyfried

as Sarah Henrickson

Grace Zabriskie as Lois Henrickson
Grace Zabriskie

as Lois Henrickson

Joel McKinnon Miller as Don Embry
Joel McKinnon Miller

as Don Embry

Daveigh Chase as Rhonda Volmer
Daveigh Chase

as Rhonda Volmer

Douglas Smith as Ben Henrickson
Douglas Smith

as Ben Henrickson

Bruce Dern as Frank Harlow
Bruce Dern

as Frank Harlow

Melora Walters as Wanda Henrickson
Melora Walters

as Wanda Henrickson

Harry Dean Stanton as Roman Grant
Harry Dean Stanton

as Roman Grant

Jolean Wejbe as Tancy Henrickson
Jolean Wejbe

as Tancy Henrickson

Shawn Doyle as Joey Henrickson
Shawn Doyle

as Joey Henrickson

Episodes

Big Love poster

Big Love 8.0

March 12, 2006

As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition to his hardware store chain, he receives bad news about his father's…

Viagra Blue poster

Viagra Blue 6.3

March 19, 2006

While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives …

Home Invasion poster

Home Invasion 9.0

March 26, 2006

Bill gets a new home security system, Nicki throws a birthday party, new neighbours move in, and Margene meets her moth…

Eclipse poster

Eclipse 8.5

April 2, 2006

Bill goes on a hunting trip with his son Ben, Barb tries to get accredited as a full-time teacher, and shopaholic Nicki…

Affair poster

Affair 9.0

April 9, 2006

Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is considering bringing a fourth wife to the family. Margene, feeling …

Roberta's Funeral poster

Roberta's Funeral 8.0

April 16, 2006

Bill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at Juniper Creek, and strikes a deal with Roman. With Roberta ou…

Eviction poster

Eviction 9.0

April 23, 2006

Bill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out about Nicki's secret, and Margie goes to churc…

Easter poster

Easter 8.5

April 30, 2006

Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sa…

A Barbecue for Betty poster

A Barbecue for Betty 9.5

May 7, 2006

Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weig…

The Baptism poster

The Baptism 6.3

May 14, 2006

The Henrickson's prepare Teenie's baptism with friction and surprises from Barb's judgmental sister. Bill decides to ta…

Where There's a Will poster

Where There's a Will 6.3

May 21, 2006

Both Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is selected as a finalist for a "Mother of the Year" award and Bill i…

The Ceremony poster

The Ceremony 8.5

June 4, 2006

To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old …