Big Love
“Polygamy Loves Company”
Series Overview
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 53 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
2006 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Mar 12, 2006
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Big Love opening sequence (seasons 1-3)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2009-03-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen
Bernadette Caulfield, Peter Friedlander, David Knoller, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Friedlander
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Love
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What is Big Love about?
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.
How many seasons does Big Love have?
Big Love comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Big Love?
Key cast members in Big Love include Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin, Grace Zabriskie.
Who created or directed Big Love?
Big Love was developed and directed by Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen.