Big Love (2006 - 2011)

Big Love

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Avg Audience Score

76%

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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.

Creators: Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer

Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ginnifer Goodwin

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Seasons

Big Love: Season 5

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

Big Love: Season 4

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

Big Love: Season 3

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

Big Love: Season 2

85%

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

2007, HBO, 12 episodes

Big Love: Season 1

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 Martin

Garrett Gray
as Raymond Henrickson

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

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

Kate Norby
as Glory

Tom Amandes
as Roy Coburn

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

M.J. Karmi
as Denise Ivey

Matthew Humphreys
as Ron Reed

Wendy Phillips
as Peg Embry

Barry Livingston

Bonnie Bedelia
as Ginger

John Ingle
as Holloway

Austin Highsmith
as Katie

Noa Tishby
as Ladonna

Gary Hershberger
as Bob Chetney

Michael Nye
as Mr. Walker

Peggy Miley
as Mrs. Walker

Michael McMillian

Julia Campbell
as Vicky Nabors

Margaret Easley
as April Blessing

Charlie Robinson
as Baptist Preacher

Doan Ly
as Jordan

Amy Sloan
as Midge

Scott Thomson
as Tour Guide

Karly Rothenberg

Ruben Garfias
as Chief Roman Navarro

Brian Treitler
as Madison Grant

Rebecca Wisocky
as Emma Smith

Fredric Lehne
as Dennis Innes

David Naughton
as Mr. Usher

Jennifer Parsons

Shane Conrad
as Deputy Miller

Amy Aquino
as Leslie Usher

Misty Upham
as Leila Stilwell

Melanie Cruz
as Bishop Benedict

Mary Eileen O'Donnell
as Moderator

Oren Skoog
as Judge

Paul Ganus
as Patrick Owens

Scott Alan Smith

Timothy Davis-Reed
as Loan Officer

Melissa Kite
as Minnie Gelder

Nancy Stone
as Deva Pitstone

Marianne Muellerleile

Courtney Halverson
as Nuss

Andrew May
as Cop

Ralph P. Martin
as Toby

James Shanklin
as Doctor

Loanne Bishop
as Nurse

Kirk B.R. Woller

J. Anthony Pena
as Security Guard

David St. James

Arnold Chun
as Bellboy

Jeanine Anderson
as Registrar

Stephen Spinella

Jason Brooks
as Attorney

Geraldine Keams

Peter Mackenzie

David Hoflin
as First Son

William R. Moses
as LDS Bishop

Stephanie McVay

Chane't Johnson
as INS Interviewer

F. William Parker

Ann Hearn
as Greene Sisterwife

Mark Devine
as Alignment Advisor

Barbara Brownell
as Moderator

James Michael Connor

Elizabeth J. Martin
as Dale's Wife

Barbara-Julie Miller

Dan Sachoff
as Kurt Rainer

Laura Jane Salvato

Annie Fitzgerald
as Verne

Kyle Gallner
as Jason Embry

Tina Marjorino
as Heather Tuttle

Stewart Skelton
as Pharmacist

Carol Hickey
as Nurse

Mark Daneri
as Mark

Robert Pine
as Stuart Kimball

Julie Shimer
as Paralegal

Andrew A Rolfes
as Roman Grant's Business Manager

Francisco Viana
as Motel Desk Clerk

Hannah Leigh Dworkin
as Girl in Barb's Class

Matt Lanter
as Gibson

Lindsay Hollister
as Sally, Home Plus Cashier

Jeffrey Scott Kelly
as Governor's Assistant

David Sullivan
as Junior Accountant

Carey Scott
as Wendell Peller, Photographer

Jordan Timsit
as "Sun" in School Play

Kevin Alejandro
as The Hustler

René Ashton
as Journalist

Garrett Greay
as Raymond Henrickson

Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
as Tui/Security Guard

Lee Garlington
as Grace, Advertising Agency Exec

John Lacy
as Security Company Guy

Wesley Harris
as Doctor

Matt Knudsen
as Del

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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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