HBO's domestic epic about faith, secrecy, and American family redefinition.
Why it matters
Episode guide
53 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A Utah businessman juggles three wives and a public single-family façade. Intimate drama about belief, patriarchy, and belonging.
Network & studio
- HBO — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
HBO's domestic epic about faith, secrecy, and American family redefinition.
Creators
Mark V. Olsen · Will Scheffer
Key cast
- Bill Paxton as Bill Henrickson
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Barb Henrickson
- Chloe Sevigny as Nicki Grant
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Margene Heffman
- Amanda Seyfried as Sarah Henrickson
- Harry Dean Stanton as Roman Grant
Flash facts
- Paxton's major late-career TV role.
- Explored fundamentalist vs. mainstream Mormon tensions.
- Quietly ambitious ensemble prestige.
FAQ
What network aired Big Love?
Big Love is associated with HBO (2006–2011).
Why is Big Love in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
HBO's domestic epic about faith, secrecy, and American family redefinition.
Who are the key names behind Big Love?
Creators and principals include Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer.
Official & further reading
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