Big Love (2006 - 2011)

Big Love

79%

Avg Tomatometer

76%

Avg Audience Score

Series Info

The complicated life of Bill Henrickson, a Utah businessman who also happens to be a polygamist with three wives and seven children. As the owner of an expanding home-improvement store franchise, Bill works hard to satisfy the needs of his family, and frequently clashes with Roman, a.k.a. `The Prophet,' the father of his second wife, Nicki, who holds sway at a remote polygamist compound.

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Seasons

90%
Critics Consensus: Political intrigue and promising performances buoy Big Love's final season, giving viewers a thoughtful rumination on what constitutes a family.

2011, HBO, 10 episodes

59%
Critics Consensus: Big Love remains blessed with a compelling ensemble in its fourth season, but the series' carefully orchestrated drama devolves into sudsy melodrama when Bill Henrickson mounts a political campaign that strains credulity.

2010, HBO, 9 episodes

95%
Critics Consensus: With its character dynamics established, Big Love's third season continues to deepen conflicts while introducing more exciting, violent elements to the story.

2009, HBO, 10 episodes

85%
Critics Consensus: Big Love continues to surprise and compel with a second season enlivened by some remarkable performances.

2007, HBO, 12 episodes

70%
Critics Consensus: It has a bawdy premise, but Big Love presents a sympathetic view of a complex family relationship.

2006, HBO, 12 episodes

Cast

Bill Paxton
as Bill Henrickson
Jeanne Tripplehorn
as Barb Henrickson
Ginnifer Goodwin
as Margene Henrickson
Harry Dean Stanton
as Roman Grant
Amanda Seyfried
as Sarah Henrickson
Adam Beach
as Tommy Flute
Robert Beltran
as Jerry Flute
Douglas Smith
as Ben Henrickson
Zeljko Ivanek
as JJ Walker
Daveigh Chase
as Rhonda Volmer
Chloë Sevigny
as Nicki Henrickson
Shawn Doyle
as Joey Henrickson
Melora Walters
as Wanda Henrickson
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Don Embry
Jolean Wejbe
as Teenie Henrickson
Matt Ross
as Alby Grant
Bruce Dern
as Frank Harlow
Grace Zabriskie
as Lois Henrickson
Cassi Thomson
as Cara Lynn
Mary Kay Place
as Adaleen Grant
Branka Katic
as Ana
Brian Kerwin
as Eddie Henrickson
Bella Thorne
as Teenie Henrickson
Luke Askew
as Hollis Greene
Mireille Enos
as JoDean Marquart
Tina Majorino
as Heather Tuttle
Aaron Paul
as Scott Quittman
Judith Hoag
as Cindy Dutton-Price
Sissy Spacek
as Marilyn Densham
Patrick Fabian
as Ted Price
Ben Koldyke
as Dale Tomasson
Anne Dudek
as Lura Grant
Sandy Martin
as Selma Green
Keegan Holst
as Wayne Henrickson
Audrey Wasilewski
as Pam
Garrett Gray
as Raymond Henrickson
Jodie Markell
as Wendy Hunt
Christian Campbell
as Greg Ivey
Lawrence O'Donnell Jr.
as Lee Hatcher
Gregory Itzin
as State Sen. Blade Barn
Carlos Jacott
as Carl Martin
Ellen Burstyn
as Nancy
Lynn Wanlass
as Sue Sue
Sarah Jones
as Brynn
Charles Esten
as Ray Henry
Steve Bacic
as Goran
Cody Klop
as Gary Embry
Neil Hopkins
as Ken Byington, Governor's Aide
Van Epperson
as Enthusiastic Home Plus Employee
Gavin Kent
as Lester Henrickson
Melinda Page Hamilton
as Malinda
Jim Beaver
as Carter Reese
Kevin Rankin
as Verlan
Perry King
as Clark Paley
Jim Abele
as Hotel Manager
Grant Show
as Michael Sainte
Jenni Blong
as Evie
Lyndsy Fonseca
as Donna
Mark L. Young
as Frankie
Newell Alexander
as Dan Potts, Home Plus Security Guard
Kate Norby
as Glory
Tom Amandes
as Roy Colburn
Katherine LaNasa
as Beverly
Robert Patrick
as Bud Mayberry
Larry Sullivan
as Highway Patrol Officer
William O'Leary
as Ronny
Eric Ladin
as Dr. Roquet Walker
Thomas F. Wilson
as Ricky Jax
Sarah Mahoney
as Checkers Drive Thru Attendant
Kate McNeil
as Sister Mary
Jenny O'Hara
as Nita
Christopher J. Hanke
as Stuart
Spencer Gray
as Raymond Henrickson
Cristine Rose
as Evelyn Linton
Mel Rodriguez
as Don Dona
Judith Ivey
as Renee Clayton
Lenny Schmidt
as Charlie
Hank Cheyne
as Austin Buttercup
Melinda Allen
as Betty
Renee Albert
as JoJo
M.J. Karmi
as Denise Ivey
Matthew Humphreys
as Ron Reed
Wendy Phillips
as Peg Embry
Barry Livingston
John Ingle
as Holloway
Bonnie Bedelia
as Ginger
Kevin Will
Austin Highsmith
as Katie
Gary Hershberger
as Bob Chetney
Noa Tishby
as Ladonna
Michael Nye
as Mr. Walker
Peggy Miley
as Mrs. Walker
Michael McMillian
Julia Campbell
as Vicky Nabors
Margaret Easley
as April Blessing
Tom Kiesche
Charlie Robinson
as Baptist Preacher
Rod Britt
Julie Ariola
Doan Ly
as Jordan
Gavin Glennon
Scott Thomson
as Tour Guide
Amy Sloan
as Midge
John Harnagel
James Carraway
Karly Rothenberg
Rebecca Lowman
Miriam Flynn
Ruben Garfias
as Chief Roman Navarro
Brian Treitler
as Madison Grant
David Naughton
as Mr. Usher
Rebecca Wisocky
as Emma Smith
Fredric Lehne
as Dennis Innes
Joe Rose
Misty Upham
as Leila Stilwell
Amy Aquino
as Leslie Usher
Jennifer Parsons
Shane Conrad
as Deputy Miller
Tim Winters
Mary Eileen O'Donnell
as Moderator
Melanie Cruz
as Bishop Benedict
Time Winters
J.C. McKenzie
Oren Skoog
as Judge
Paul Ganus
as Patrick Owens
Don Warner
Scott Alan Smith
Marianne Muellerleile
Melissa Kite
as Minnie Gelder
Timothy Davis-Reed
as Loan Officer
Nancy Stone
as Deva Pitstone
Ralph P. Martin
as Toby
Andrew May
as Cop
Courtney Halverson
as Nuss
James Shanklin
as Doctor
Randy Oglesby
David St. James
Kirk B.R. Woller
J. Anthony Pena
as Security Guard
Loanne Bishop
as Nurse
Fay Masterson
John Hemphill
Stephen Spinella
Paul Cassell
Karen Hensel
Debra Sullivan
Arnold Chun
as Bellboy
Jeanine Anderson
as Registrar
Jason Brooks
as Attorney
Daniel Roebuck
Peter Mackenzie
David Hoflin
as First Son
Suzanne Cryer
Geraldine Keams
Martin Horsey
Barry O'Neill
Stephanie McVay
William R. Moses
as LDS Bishop
F. William Parker
Chane't Johnson
as INS Interviewer
John Gowan
Mike Pniewski
Ann Hearn
as Greene Sisterwife
Carol Kiernan
Tim Quill
Jim Gleason
James Michael Connor
Nancy Olson
Martin Kildare
Mark Devine
as Alignment Advisor
Barbara Brownell
as Moderator
Shanna Micko
David Wells
Barbara-Julie Miller
Elizabeth J. Martin
as Dale's Wife
Chris McGarry
Larry Udy
Rick Scarry
Dan Sachoff
as Kurt Rainer
Paul Rogan
Mets Suber
Timm Perry
Laura Jane Salvato
Kyle Gallner
as Jason Embry
Annie Fitzgerald
as Verne
Stewart Skelton
as Pharmacist
Kevin Alejandro
as The Hustler
Tina Marjorino
as Heather Tuttle
Robert Pine
as Stuart Kimball
Matt Knudsen
as Del
Wesley Harris
as Doctor
John Lacy
as Security Company Guy
Carol Hickey
as Nurse
Andrew A Rolfes
as Roman Grant's Business Manager
Francisco Viana
as Motel Desk Clerk
Lindsay Hollister
as Sally, Home Plus Cashier
Julie Shimer
as Paralegal
Mark Daneri
as Mark
Hannah Leigh Dworkin
as Girl in Barb's Class
Lee Garlington
as Grace, Advertising Agency Exec
Carey Scott
as Wendell Peller, Photographer
Jeffrey Scott Kelly
as Governor's Assistant
Jordan Timsit
as "Sun" in School Play
Matt Lanter
as Gibson
Garrett Greay
as Raymond Henrickson
David Sullivan
as Junior Accountant
René Ashton
as Journalist
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
as Tui/Security Guard
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Series Details

TV Network: HBO
Premiere Date: Mar 12, 2006
Genre: Drama
Executive Producers: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer, David Knoller, Jim Sprecher, Bernadette Caulfield
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