Amor Imenso (2006)

1 - 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.

1 - Free at Last

With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nickis smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henricksons.

1 - Block Party

Bill wants to add a Native American businessman as a partner for his casino and sniffs for a clue of why his family has been snubbed for a big upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb would love to add Ana to the fold, and Adaleen has Nicki doing some spying for her. Also, Albys secret life has gotten him in trouble.

1 - Damage Control

After theyre outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

1 - Big Love

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

2 - 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.

2 - The Greater Good

Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creeks next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat. Joey and Wanda return to Juniper Creek, but a suspicious J.J. is lurking. Sarah and Scott forgo a wedding in Bills church in favor of a civil ceremony, shocking Barb. Margene confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry.

2 - Empire

The family dates Ana as a group. Barb awaits test results and takes steps to address Nickis apparent infertility. With Margene by his side, Bill pursues the casino. Sarah makes plans to go to school out of state, but encounters obstacles. Don is forced into monogamy. Roman attempts to blackmail Bill into finding Rhonda. Frank introduces new wife Jodean to Lois, with explosive results.

2 - The Writing on the Wall

Bill and Don investigate whos responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

2 - Viagra Blue

While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives over Margenes overtly sexual behavior. Roman The Prophet asks Bills father to act as a go-between to deliver a message to his son, and the Hendricksons get together for a family dinner with Bills 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.

3 - Certain Poor Shepherds

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

3 - Strange Bedfellows

Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, D.C., where Bill tries to land an endorsement from Congressman Clark Paley while mending things with Nicki. Meanwhile, Margenes on-air triumph is tempered by a case of mistaken identity; Joey goes to extremes to safeguard a secret; and Barb and Sarah hit a young Native American woman with their car.

3 - Prom Queen

Romans upcoming trial creates more headaches for the Henricksons as Bill worries about Rhondas plans to testify, the involvement of Joeys family and shocking news about Nickis past. Meanwhile, Barb has another contentious reunion with her sister; Margene copes with a family tragedy; and Sarah changes her mind about attending her senior prom.

3 - Reunion

Nicki goes back to the compound for a family reunion, bringing Bill with her, where they find out the extent of Romans betrayal of their family. Barb is annoyed by Margene and Bens behavior. Meanwhile, Alby disobeys his father.

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, theres a break-in in Bills hardware store.

4 - 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.

4 - The Mighty and Strong

Pressed by Coburn to state his intentions, Bill gets his family to stage an elaborate rally announcing his candidacy. He isnt so lucky when an audit uncovers insurance discrepancies caused by his multiple wives. To protect his secret and save his candidacy, he ends up asking Don to take the fall, and moves up his announcement by three days.

4 - On Trial

Bill attempts to drive a wedge between Alby and Roman, whose case finally goes to trial. Struggling with the decision of what to do regarding her pregnancy, Sarah recruits Heather and Ben for moral support.

4 - Rock and a Hard Place

Bill and Roman butt heads when Rhonda disappears from the compound. The prosecutor offers Joey a plea bargain in exchange for a confession. Meanwhile, Sarah takes an interest in a boy from her support group.

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 cant pay her credit card bills. Meanwhile, Sarah goes to a house party but ends up needing her friend Heathers help.

5 - 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 Lynns adoption faces a new obstacle. Lois recalls her past with Frank.

5 - Sins of the Father

Bill pulls out all the stops to win Paleys support for the State Senate nomination, while Nicki continues as his campaigns secret weapon. Meanwhile, Margene gets the cold shoulder; Marilyn pitches to represent the casinos interests in Washington; Frank picks a bad time to drop by the casino; and Bill absorbs a last-minute sucker punch from Coburn.

5 - For Better or for Worse

Sarah, Ben, Heather and Frankie attempt a risky mission to Juniper Creek to find Frankies mother; the Henricksons adjust to cramped living conditions after a recent arrival; Bill turns to his brother-in-law for help in securing a loan; Nicki mulls going back to her job at the DAs office; Roman hints at plans for a comeback.

5 - Vision Thing

Bill attempts to sign the deal on the video poker devices before Roman. Joey and Wanda are having a rough patch and Joey wants Barb to help them. Meanwhile, Nickis upset with the Catholic summer school Wayne is attending. Finally, Bill is captivated by a pretty waitress.

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.

6 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

Bill refuses to give in to Barbs vision of the church; Nicki chafes at the status quo; Margene looks to rally the children of polygamy.

6 - Under One Roof

Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation. Meanwhile, Bill tries to get Tommy and Jerry to rebrand the casino; Marilyn makes yet another impressive pitch; Lois and Frank take Ben and Jodean south of the border; Nicki is infuriated by Alby; Margene worries about her booming business; and, with a flourish, Bill shows his wives the familys collective future.

6 - Come, Ye Saints

The Henricksons embark on a 2,500-mile road-trip pilgrimage to a Joseph Smith shrine in Cumorah, NY, where Bill intends to bury a family time capsule in the sacred earth. Along the way, a series of jarring revelations test the limits of their family bonds--and Bills faith.

6 - Dating Game

Margene plots to introduce Barb and Nicki to Bills next potential wife. Meanwhile, journalists take an interest in Rhondas story.

6 - Roberta;s Funeral

Bill attends the funeral of Franks first wife Roberta at Juniper Creek, and strikes a deal with Roman. With Roberta out of the picture, Bills 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.

7 - 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.

7 - Blood Atonement

With a revenge-minded Joey in tow, Bill makes an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois and Franks latest smuggling escapade backfires. Nicki is jolted by a doctors news, but even more flummoxed by Adaleens shocking revelation. Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country with her fiance, Goran. A bomb scare rocks the casino.

7 - Fight or Flight

Nickis problems escalate at home and on the job; Albys wife Glory reacts to her reduced stature at Juniper Creek by showing a secret document to Bill; Joeys plans to make Kathy his second wife could be derailed by Roman and Hollis Greene.

7 - Good Guys and Bad Guys

Margenes mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

7 - Eviction

Bill considers running an expensive advertising campaign, Barb finds out about Nickis 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.

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.

8 - Next Ticket Out

Sarah makes an announcement that shakes up the family; Nicki tries a new look; Margene is put on the defensive when Bill questions her real reasons for getting married. An ill-timed remark puts Barb in an unwanted spotlight; an exposed Marilyn looks to bring down Bill; Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas, while Adaleen finds them closer to home.

8 - Rough Edges

Bill petitions the DAs office to charge Roman with murder; Margene starts a jewelry business; Dons fact-finding mission about the casino license reveals the possible involvement of Bills brother-in-law; Sarah considers her options for the future.

8 - Kingdom Come

Bill is stressed out by work, and Frank tries to get a hold of Lois money. Meanwhile, the family discovers Ben and Brynns secret.

8 - Easter

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

9 - 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.

9 - End of Days

With the election only days away, Bill puts the squeeze on Paley to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn has an ace up her sleeve that threatens to wreck Bills chances. Meanwhile, Nicki gets news that seems too good to be true; and a late-breaking polygamist scandal forces Bill and his three wives to rethink their bold post-election plans.

9 - Outer Darkness

Nickis homecoming, after a visit from her sister wives, isnt what she imagined; Barb endures a trying experience at her old church; Ted does an about-face on the casino project; Scotts reunion with Sarah doesnt go over well with her father or brother; Joey is upset by Bills change of heart about Roman after the Greenes latest move.

9 - Circle the Wagons

Bill seeks his wives advice regarding the video poker business. Barb tries to reconcile things between Sarah and Heather. Meanwhile, Lois seeks revenge on Frank.

9 - A Barbecue for Betty

Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Dons plans of getting a fourth wife but Nickis massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pams 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.

10 - 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.

10 - Sacrament

Bill convinces Ray Henry to go along with his idea to rescue a kidnapping victim; Nicki has a surprise visitor; Alby hatches a deadly plot to consolidate his power; Sarah makes a surprise announcement that shocks the family.

10 - The Happiest Girl...

Bill takes Margene to a convention. Frank is looking for a new wife. Meanwhile, Nicki throws a party.

10 - The Baptism

The Henricksons prepare Teenies baptism with friction and surprises from Barbs 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.

11 - Take Me as I Am

Barb finds out that her mother is about to re-marry. Bill hears disturbing news about Weber Gaming. Meanwhile, Nicki is upset by outside influences on her children.

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.

12 - Oh, Pioneers

In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

12 - The Ceremony

To Romans surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Albys 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 isnt willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.