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Premiered

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Ended: Sunday, June 4, 2006

When does Big Love Season 1 come out?

Big Love Season 1 premiered Sunday, March 12, 2006 on HBO and ended Sunday, June 4, 2006. The season has 12 episodes.

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.

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Big Love Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Big Love

As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition to his hardware store chain, he receives bad news about his father's health, and also deals with trying to balance the needs of his three wives.

Sunday · 20 years ago

2. Viagra Blue

While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives over Margene's overtly sexual behavior. Roman "The Prophet" asks Bill's father to act as a go-between to deliver a message to his son, and the Hendricksons get together for a family dinner with Bill's business partner and his three wives. Meanwhile, Margene pressures Bill about buying her a car and Ben goes out on a date with a girl that seems too mature for him.

Sunday · 20 years ago

3. Home Invasion

Bill gets a new home security system, Nicki throws a birthday party, new neighbours move in, and Margene meets her mother-in-law. Meanwhile, there's a break-in in Bill's hardware store.

Sunday · 20 years ago

4. Eclipse

Bill goes on a hunting trip with his son Ben, Barb tries to get accredited as a full-time teacher, and shopaholic Nicki realizes she can't pay her credit card bills. Meanwhile, Sarah goes to a house party but ends up needing her friend Heather's help.

Sunday · 20 years ago

5. Affair

Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is considering bringing a fourth wife to the family. Margene, feeling alone in the big house, befriends the new neighbor, Pam Martin. Bill goes after Roman and tries to expose him, but polygamy accusations also fly in the Home Plus. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to cope with his arousing sexuality and being a teenager.

Sunday · 20 years ago

6. Roberta's Funeral

Bill attends the funeral of Frank's first wife Roberta at Juniper Creek, and strikes a deal with Roman. With Roberta out of the picture, Bill's mother Lois attempts to rise up on the social ladder at the compound, and Barb and Nicki find themselves in a hairy situation at Henrickson Home Plus.

Sunday · 20 years ago

7. Eviction

Bill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out about Nicki's secret, and Margie goes to church with Pam, their neighbor. Meanwhile, Sarah brings home a surprise guest, and Ben goes on a trip with his friends.

Sunday · 20 years ago

8. Easter

Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother and Joey confides in Barb.

Sunday · 20 years ago

9. A Barbecue for Betty

Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pam's friend attempts to make his moves on Margie, but she is preoccupied with wanting to know more of how she became a part of the Henrickson family.

Sunday · 20 years ago

10. The Baptism

The Henrickson's prepare Teenie's baptism with friction and surprises from Barb's judgmental sister. Bill decides to take preemptive action against Roman with his brother. Margene continues to butt heads with Nicki, and her misfortunes pile up. Ben wants to show his affection to Brynn but is surprised when she demands something more.

Sunday · 20 years ago

11. Where There's a Will

Both Bill and Barb get social recognition as Barb is selected as a finalist for a "Mother of the Year" award and Bill is asked to become a member of the Salt Lake City Leadership League. Meanwhile, the sister-wives draw up their wills, and Rhonda gets to know what life outside the compound is like for teenage girls when she hangs out with Sarah and Heather.

Sunday · 20 years ago

12. The Ceremony Finale

To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old habits, which could potentially land Bill in a big trouble. Rhonda uses the acting competition as an excuse to leave the compound but she discovers that her family isn't willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.

Sunday · 20 years ago

Big Love Season 1 guest stars

  • Tina Majorino

    Tina Majorino

    Heather Tuttle

  • Matt Ross

    Matt Ross

    Albert 'Alby' Grant

  • Mary Kay Place

    Mary Kay Place

    Adaleen Grant

  • Neil Hopkins

    Neil Hopkins

    Ken Byington

  • Cristine Rose

    Cristine Rose

    Evelyn Linton

  • Kyle Gallner

    Kyle Gallner

    Jason Embry

  • Judith Hoag

    Judith Hoag

    Cindy Price

  • Van Epperson

    Van Epperson

    Smiley

  • Lindsay Hollister

    Lindsay Hollister

    Sally

  • Michael McMillian

    Michael McMillian

    Chad

  • Matt Lanter

    Matt Lanter

    Gibson

  • Larry Sullivan

    Larry Sullivan

    Trooper

  • Karly Rothenberg

    Karly Rothenberg

    Waitress

  • Lyndsy Fonseca

    Lyndsy Fonseca

    Donna

  • Suze Orman

    Suze Orman

    Suze Orman

  • Jodie Markell

    Jodie Markell

    Wendy Hunt

Big Love Season 1 FAQ

When does Big Love Season 1 come out?

Big Love Season 1 premiered Sunday, March 12, 2006 on HBO.

How many episodes are in Big Love Season 1?

Big Love Season 1 has 12 episodes.

Are new episodes of Big Love Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Big Love Season 1 finale?

The Big Love Season 1 finale (Episode 12) aired Sunday, June 4, 2006.

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