Big Love: Season 1

12 EPISODES | TV-MA

Polygamy loves company. The first season of this HBO drama series introduces Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton), 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.

1.Pilot

In the series premiere, polygamist Bill Henrickson juggles his business demands with those of his three wives and seven kids.

2.Viagra Blue

Bill compensates for rising demands at home, and looks for protection from Roman's henchmen.

3.Home Invasion

Nicki plans an extravagant birthday party for her son Wayne, to Bill's chagrin.

4.Eclipse

Bill searches for answers to an unsettling dream; the family has its hands full during a lunar eclipse.

5.Affair

Bill and Barb's behavior arouses Nicki's suspicions; Bill and Don dig for dirt on Roman; Marge befriends a neighbor.

6.Roberta's Funeral

Bill makes Roman a settlement proposal; Barb bails out Nicki; Lois sees an opportunity for promotion.

7.Eviction

Roman gives the Henrickson clan his answer to Bill's proposal; Barb uncovers Nicki's not-so-little secret.

8.Easter

Bill's household gets a lot more crowded; Franklin indulges his bad habits; Roman is surprised by Bill's new offer.

9.A Barbecue for Betty

Nicki drops a bombshell on Bill; Don falls hard for Betty; a vote-obsessed Margene leaves Chad hanging.

10.The Baptism

Bill and family plan for Teenie's baptism; Bill attempts to infiltrate Roman's UEB Council.

11.Where There's a Will

Barb, Nicki and Margene mull over custody scenarios; Bill is recruited by an influential civic group.

12.The Ceremony

In the Season One finale, Wanda causes more trouble with Roman, and Barb attends the Mother of the Year ceremony.