Big Love 

A polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.

Creators:

Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer

Stars:

Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 45 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bill Paxton	...	Bill Henrickson 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Barb Henrickson 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Chloë Sevigny	...	Nicolette Grant 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Margene Heffman 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Douglas Smith	...	Ben Henrickson 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Grace Zabriskie	...	Lois Henrickson 53 episodes, 2006-2011
Keegan Holst	...	Wayne Henrickson 50 episodes, 2006-2011
Matt Ross	...	Alby Grant 49 episodes, 2006-2011
Garrett Fraye	...	Raymond Henrickson 49 episodes, 2006-2011
Joel McKinnon Miller	...	Don Embry 46 episodes, 2006-2011
Amanda Seyfried	...	Sarah Henrickson 44 episodes, 2006-2011
Shawn Doyle	...	Joey Henrickson 43 episodes, 2006-2010
Melora Walters	...	Wanda Henrickson 43 episodes, 2006-2010
Mary Kay Place	...	Adaleen Grant 42 episodes, 2006-2011
Harry Dean Stanton	...	Roman Grant 39 episodes, 2006-2010
Daveigh Chase	...	Rhonda Volmer 32 episodes, 2006-2011
Bruce Dern	...	Frank Harlow 29 episodes, 2006-2011
Jolean Wejbe	...	Tancy Henrickson / ... 26 episodes, 2006-2009
Tina Majorino	...	Heather Tuttle 26 episodes, 2006-2011
Mireille Enos	...	JoDean Marquart / ... 25 episodes, 2007-2010
Gavin Kent	...	Lester Henrickson / ... 22 episodes, 2007-2011
Ethan Kent	...	Lester / ... 22 episodes, 2007-2011

Storyline

A polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.

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Plot Keywords:

polygamist | large family | gay mormon | polygamy | secret | 

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Taglines:

Polygamy Loves Company

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO [Canada] HBO [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Big Love

Filming Locations:

Mentryville, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anima Sola Productions, Playtone Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Amanda Seyfried said in an interview she was watching the show with her parents and freaked out when her sex scene came up. "'I was sitting there watching and all of a sudden, it cut to a scene where two people are having sex, and it's me! Having sex! I just thought, 'No, no, no!' It was so much more graphic than I remembered. I was horrified."

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Goofs

The stoves and microwaves often don't show the time, as though they aren't plugged in.

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Connections

Referenced in Séries express: Episode #2.25 (2009)

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Soundtracks

God Only Knows
Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher
Performed by The Beach Boys

User Reviews

What I truly LOVE about BIG LOVE!

Yes, it has a nice complexity of characters, who are ever being revealed to us. Yes, you really don't need to know much about the Mormons to get this show. But what I really love is how it points out how very few people in our supposedly "free society" are truly free to be who they are without fear of judgment, or worse, legal hassles and entanglements. Little by little, our freedoms have been whittled down by those among us who think they know best for ALL of us. If you don't believe me, go find a cancer patient who wants to smoke pot for their nausea and pain. Go ask the Californian who adores their pet ferrets but must hide them from the dept of fish and game. Ask the person who exclusively prefers the company of someone of their own sex yet fears losing their job if the wrong people find out.

This show is for anyone who enjoys great television, but it is mostly for those of us who know what its like to not be truly free to be who and what we are without fear.