Season 5

Big LoveSeason 5

2011
10 Episodes

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

Winter
S05E01
9.0

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.

16 Jan 201160m
A Seat At The Table
S05E02
8.8

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.

23 Jan 201158m
Certain Poor Shepherds
S05E03
9.2

Certain Poor Shepherds

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

30 Jan 201159m
The Oath
S05E04
8.8

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.

06 Feb 201158m
The Special Relationship
S05E05
9.2

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.

13 Feb 201158m
D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
S05E06
7.6

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.

20 Feb 201159m
Til Death Do Us Part
S05E07
6.0

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.

27 Feb 201160m
The Noose Tightens
S05E08
7.8

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.

06 Mar 201157m
Exorcism
S05E09
8.2

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.

13 Mar 201157m
Where Men and Mountains Meet
S05E10
8.5

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.

20 Mar 201163m