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Big Love Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2011 - 2011
The fifth and final season of the polygamy drama begins with the ugly aftermath of Bill Henrickson's senatorial election victory and the revelation of his polygamy, which doesn't sit well with his colleagues. The fallout leads to impeachment proceedings and an attempt to charge Bill (Bill Paxton) with statutory rape when it's learned that Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin) was only 16 when he married her. Elsewhere, Lois (Grace Zabriskie) develops dementia; Cara Lynn (Cassi Thomson) becomes involved with a male teacher; and Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn) pursues the priesthood.
Episode 1
Winter
Sun, Jan 16, 2011 60 mins
In the fifth-season premiere, the ugly aftermath of Bill's election victory---and revelation of polygamy---begins as the Henricksons suffer indignities in the schoolyard, at Home Plus and in the halls of the Utah state senate. Meanwhile, Alby returns to Juniper Creek from his exile in the desert.
Episode 2
A Seat at the Table
Sun, Jan 23, 2011 60 mins
Now that his private life is public, Bill takes another big risk by trying to bring more polygamists into the open so their voices can be heard. Meanwhile, Barb convinces a reluctant Nancy (Ellen Burstyn) to join her at a mother-daughter symposium; Margene laments Bill's decision about Ana and Goran; and Cara Lynn's mathematical abilities get the attention of her teacher and Gary.
Episode 3
Certain Poor Shepherds
Sun, Jan 30, 2011 60 mins
Christmas becomes a trying time for the Henricksons in the face of shocking disclosures from Barb, Margene and Adaleen. Meanwhile, Cara Lynn digs deeper into the disappearance of her father; Ben welcomes a visit from Heather; and Lura goes to extremes to avoid Alby's purification measures at Juniper Creek.
Episode 4
The Oath
Sun, Feb 6, 2011 60 mins
Bill faces a rising tide of antipolygamist feelings from his future colleagues as his swearing-in ceremony nears. Meanwhile, Barb's appearance at a First Ladies fashion show creates discord among the sister-wives; Rhonda and another Juniper Creek exile play hardball with Alby; Margene and Pam launch their new business venture; and Nicki makes Cara Lynn's adoption a priority.
Episode 5
The Special Relationship
Sun, Feb 13, 2011 60 mins
Bill's success in the senate is offset by new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church; Barb's frustration with her internship prompts a life-changing decision; Cara Lynn's adoption faces legal hurdles; Lois fondly recalls her life with Frank (Bruce Dern); Don comes through for Bill once again.
Episode 6
D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Sun, Feb 20, 2011 60 mins
Barb's choice of an ally in her pursuit of the priesthood displeases her mother (Ellen Burstyn); Bill faces a Mormon boycott of his stores while wondering if his senate tenure will be short-lived; Cara Lynn works overtime with her math tutor; Bud Mayberry has a warning for Bill; Frank and Lois find common ground; Ben is dispirited by Heather's decision.
Episode 7
Til Death Do Us Part
Sun, Feb 27, 2011 60 mins
Bill seizes an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of his marriages; Alby raises the stakes in his quest for power; Lois is skeptical of Barb's plan for her future; Margene is counseled about the fickle nature of her new business; Heather changes her mind about Ben.
Episode 8
The Noose Tightens
Sun, Mar 6, 2011 60 mins
Alby responds to Bill's attempt to curb his ambitions with another wicked plot; Barb becomes entangled in a potentially damaging probe of Bill's private life; a rift between Margene and Michael Sainte (Grant Show) threatens to sink her business venture; Nicki makes a risky humanitarian gesture; Don's emotional well-being takes a nosedive.
Episode 9
Exorcism
Sun, Mar 13, 2011 60 mins
The Henricksons circle the wagons to fend off a threat from a desperate and unpredictable Alby; Nicki shakes off a traumatic experience to consider putting Cara Lynn in boarding school; Barb and Bill debate her new church's views on polygamy; Margene makes a promise to reimburse Pam for her Goji investment; Ben and his father wonder what to do about Rhonda.
Episode 10
When Men and Mountains Meet
Sun, Mar 20, 2011 63 mins
In the series finale, Bill faces the threat of going to jail as he scrambles to plan for his family's future and makes a last-ditch effort to save face in the senate. Meanwhile, Margene mulls a change of scenery; Barb considers joining another church; Ben enlists an unlikely ally to connect with Heather; and Don delivers bad news about Home Plus to Bill.
