The Best Episodes of Big Love Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(263 votes)

   #1 - Block Party

   S3:E11/18/2009

   Bill wants to add a Native American businessman as a partner for his casino and sniffs for a clue of why his family has been snubbed for a big upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb would love to add Ana to the fold, and Adaleen has Nicki doing some spying for her. Also, Alby's secret life has gotten him in trouble.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen
2. 

   7.5/10(236 votes)

   #2 - Empire

   S3:E21/25/2009

   The family dates Ana as a group. Barb awaits test results and takes steps to address Nicki's apparent infertility. With Margene by his side, Bill pursues the casino. Sarah makes plans to go to school out of state, but encounters obstacles. Don is forced into monogamy. Roman attempts to blackmail Bill into finding Rhonda. Frank introduces new wife Jodean to Lois, with explosive results.

   Director:Jim McKay

   Writers:Mark V. Olsen, Dustin Lance Black

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   Director:Jim McKay

   Writers:Mark V. Olsen, Dustin Lance Black
3. 

   7.9/10(240 votes)

   #3 - Prom Queen

   S3:E32/1/2009

   Roman's upcoming trial creates more headaches for the Henricksons as Bill worries about Rhonda's plans to testify, the involvement of Joey's family and shocking news about Nicki's past. Meanwhile, Barb has another contentious reunion with her sister; Margene copes with a family tragedy; and Sarah changes her mind about attending her senior prom.

   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   8.2/10(222 votes)

   #4 - On Trial

   S3:E42/8/2009

   Bill attempts to drive a wedge between Alby and Roman, whose case finally goes to trial. Struggling with the decision of what to do regarding her pregnancy, Sarah recruits Heather and Ben for moral support.

   Director:David Knoller

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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   Director:David Knoller

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen
5. 

   7.6/10(213 votes)

   #5 - For Better or for Worse

   S3:E52/15/2009

   Sarah, Ben, Heather and Frankie attempt a risky mission to Juniper Creek to find Frankie's mother; the Henricksons adjust to cramped living conditions after a recent arrival; Bill turns to his brother-in-law for help in securing a loan; Nicki mulls going back to her job at the DA's office; Roman hints at plans for a comeback.

   Director:Julie Anne Robinson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Julie Anne Robinson

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   8.7/10(285 votes)

   #6 - Come, Ye Saints

   S3:E62/22/2009

   The Henricksons embark on a 2,500-mile road-trip pilgrimage to a Joseph Smith shrine in Cumorah, NY, where Bill intends to bury a family time capsule in the sacred earth. Along the way, a series of jarring revelations test the limits of their family bonds--and Bill's faith.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.9/10(222 votes)

   #7 - Fight or Flight

   S3:E73/1/2009

   Nicki's problems escalate at home and on the job; Alby's wife Glory reacts to her reduced stature at Juniper Creek by showing a secret document to Bill; Joey's plans to make Kathy his second wife could be derailed by Roman and Hollis Greene.

   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.2/10(228 votes)

   #8 - Rough Edges

   S3:E83/8/2009

   Bill petitions the DA's office to charge Roman with murder; Margene starts a jewelry business; Don's fact-finding mission about the casino license reveals the possible involvement of Bill's brother-in-law; Sarah considers her options for the future.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Mark V. Olsen
9. 

   8.0/10(227 votes)

   #9 - Outer Darkness

   S3:E93/15/2009

   Nicki's homecoming, after a visit from her sister wives, isn't what she imagined; Barb endures a trying experience at her old church; Ted does an about-face on the casino project; Scott's reunion with Sarah doesn't go over well with her father or brother; Joey is upset by Bill's change of heart about Roman after the Greenes' latest move.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    8.4/10(236 votes)

    #10 - Sacrament

    S3:E103/22/2009

    Bill convinces Ray Henry to go along with his idea to rescue a kidnapping victim; Nicki has a surprise visitor; Alby hatches a deadly plot to consolidate his power; Sarah makes a surprise announcement that shocks the family.

    Director:Dan Attias

    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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    Director:Dan Attias

    Writer:Victoria Morrow