The BEST episodes of Big Love season 3

Every episode of Big Love season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Big Love season 3!

Bill Henrickson seems like a typical suburban husband and father, except for the fact that he has three wives, seven kids and three homes to maintain. The Salt Lake City polygamist has to juggle his families' needs while overseeing his growing chain of home-improvement stores and attempting to reconnect with his fundamentalist relatives.

Last Updated: 3/18/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Sacrament
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8.25
385 votes

#1 - Sacrament

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2009

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.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Rough Edges
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7.84
460 votes

#2 - Rough Edges

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2009

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.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Come, Ye Saints
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7.56
333 votes

#3 - Come, Ye Saints

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2009

Bill takes the wives and kids on a cross-country journey to connect to their roots - and save his family.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Fight or Flight
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7.44
408 votes

#4 - Fight or Flight

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2009

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.

Directors: Adam Davidson
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For Better or for Worse
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7.44
305 votes

#5 - For Better or for Worse

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2009

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.

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Outer Darkness
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7.42
333 votes

#6 - Outer Darkness

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2009

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.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Eileen Myers
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On Trial
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7.41
417 votes

#7 - On Trial

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2009

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.

Directors: David Knoller
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Block Party
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7.27
391 votes

#8 - Block Party

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2009

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.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Empire
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7.25
410 votes

#9 - Empire

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2009

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.

Directors: Jim McKay
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Prom Queen
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7.17
358 votes

#10 - Prom Queen

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2009

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.

Directors: David Petrarca
Writer: Eileen Myers
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