Big Love — Season 5
The fifth season finds the Henrickson family facing an unsettling tide of animosity. It seems everyone – from their neighbors and Home Plus colleagues to casino partners, kids’ classmates, and even members of their own community – is turning against them. A wave of hostility washes over their lives, fueled by suspicion and a desire for privacy. Simultaneously, Alby Grant emerges from his self-imposed exile at Juniper Creek, carrying a changed perspective…and a burning need for retribution. With so much opposition closing in, can the Henricksons weather this storm of ill will?
Upon his election to the state senate, Bill Henrikson made the announcement that he practiced polygamy, and he and his families were immediately beset by attacks from all directions. Alby Grant, having spent years in the desert, returned wi…
Having disclosed his practice of polygamy, the newly elected Bill takes an even bolder step, publicly encouraging others to embrace open polyamory. Meanwhile, Barb persuades Nancy, her mother, to attend a mother-daughter symposium.
The Henricksons' festive spirit is strained by unexpected disclosures within the family. Alby’s efforts to restore the purity of Juniper Creek result in a surprising departure.
Bill battled to take his oath as senator, while Barb, Nicki, and Margene navigated a landscape of personal disclosures and shifting perceptions in the public eye.
Within the Senate, Bill achieves a measure of triumph, yet encounters unforeseen challenges erected by the Mormon Church. Barb arrives at a significant reassessment of her life's path. Cara Lynn's adoption journey is confronted with a fresh…
Bill stood firm against Barb’s envisioned future for the church. Nicki found herself increasingly restless with the established order. Meanwhile, Margene prepared to galvanize those raised in the belief of plural marriage.
Bill views the wedding as an opportunity to reaffirm his devotion to both of his wives, while Alby orchestrates a decisive shift in power.
Bill strives to protect his family and secure his liberty; Alby seeks resolution to past grievances; Nicki envisions a fresh beginning for Cara Lynn.
Alby secures Adaleen’s allegiance, positioning her as an ally against Bill and his kin. Rhonda’s proposal of marriage to Ben precipitates the dissolution of Ben and Heather’s relationship. Bill now confronts the potential of a twenty-year p…
The series concluded with Margene contemplating a solitary cruise, intending to assist those in need. Meanwhile, Barb prepared for baptism in the fledgling church, and Nikki wrestled with the apprehension of being abandoned should Bill face…
