Big Love - Season 5

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Winter

1 - Winter

Air Date: January 16, 2011

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.

A Seat At The Table

2 - A Seat At The Table

Air Date: January 23, 2011

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.

Certain Poor Shepherds

3 - Certain Poor Shepherds

Air Date: January 30, 2011

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

The Oath

4 - The Oath

Air Date: February 6, 2011

Bill fights for his right to be sworn in as senator; Barb, Nicki, and Margene struggle with personal revelations and changed public profiles.

The Special Relationship

5 - The Special Relationship

Air Date: February 13, 2011

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 Lynn's adoption faces a new obstacle. Lois recalls her past with Frank.

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

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

Air Date: February 20, 2011

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

Til Death Do Us Part

7 - Til Death Do Us Part

Air Date: February 27, 2011

Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his wives; Alby makes a game-changing power play.

The Noose Tightens

8 - The Noose Tightens

Air Date: March 6, 2011

Bill fights for his family and his freedom; Alby looks to settle unfinished business; Nicki plans a new future for Cara Lynn.

Exorcism

9 - Exorcism

Air Date: March 13, 2011

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.

Where Men and Mountains Meet

10 - Where Men and Mountains Meet

Air Date: March 20, 2011

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.