The BEST episodes written by Mark V. Olsen

Where Men and Mountains Meet
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7.92
453 votes

#1 - Where Men and Mountains Meet

Big Love - Season 5 - Episode 10

In the series finale of Big Love, Margene plans on going on a cruise by herself to help people, Barb prepares to get baptized in the new church, and Nikki fears that she will be left alone if Bill goes to prison.

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Free at Last
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7.86
280 votes

#2 - Free at Last

Big Love - Season 4 - Episode 1

With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nicki's smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henrickson's.

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Rough Edges
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7.84
460 votes

#3 - Rough Edges

Big Love - Season 3 - Episode 8

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.

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Oh, Pioneers
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7.69
362 votes

#4 - Oh, Pioneers

Big Love - Season 2 - Episode 12

In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

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D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
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7.62
301 votes

#5 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

Big Love - Season 5 - Episode 6

Bill refuses to give in to Barb's vision of the church; Nicki chafes at the status quo; Margene looks to rally the children of polygamy.

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The Ceremony
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7.61
313 votes

#6 - The Ceremony

Big Love - Season 1 - Episode 12

To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old habits, which could potentially land Bill in big trouble. Rhonda uses the acting competition as an excuse to leave the compound but she discovers that her family isn't willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.

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Winter
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7.47
445 votes

#7 - Winter

Big Love - Season 5 - Episode 1

After being elected state senator, Bill Henrikson announces that he is a polygamist, and he and his families are attacked from every side; Alby Grant returns from living in the desert with the idea of purifying the compound and getting revenge.

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On Trial
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7.41
417 votes

#8 - On Trial

Big Love - Season 3 - Episode 4

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.

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Doctor Death
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7.40
100 votes

#9 - Doctor Death

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 6

A whistleblower brings disturbing news about the hospice program to light, putting the entire staff's future in question. Dawn takes a big romantic step, but unexpectedly finds herself caught between two suitors. DiDi takes her salary issues to Jenna, who tries to hold everything together.

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Am I Still Me?
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7.40
70 votes

#10 - Am I Still Me?

Getting On (US) - Season 3 - Episode 4

On the day of her 'Sympoosium,' Dr. James is plagued by unexpected complications. Patsy embraces his truth, and DiDi finds herself caught between her work and family. Dawn and Dr. James see uncanny visions of themselves in two British visitors, Dr. Pippa Moore and Sister Den Flixter.

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Nightshift
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7.37
123 votes

#11 - Nightshift

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 5

DiDi's serene evening shift is turned upside down by the arrival of a new Swedish - speaking patient and several unwelcome inebriated visitors. Stopping by after a lamentable dinner party, Dr. James attends to her drunken husband Richard's ingrown toenail while dreaming of a Cleveland fresh start; a woozy Dawn looks for stopgap comforts in the lounge after an unsettling evening with Patsy; and an elderly Swedish tourist shows off her gymnastic chops while complaining about her ruined vacation.

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Big Love
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7.34
548 votes

#12 - Big Love

Big Love - Season 1 - Episode 1

As Bill prepares for the opening of a new addition to his hardware store chain, he receives bad news about his father's health, and also deals with trying to balance the needs of his three wives.

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The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition
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7.33
105 votes

#13 - The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 4

The staff finds itself in an awkward situation when one of Jenna's "adult" study photos mistakenly makes its way into the Christmas card competition. DiDi is tempted by Parker Owens, a visiting doctor. Denya, a patient with terminal cancer, proposes a "final solution" to a startled Jenna. Patsy and Dawn's relationship comes to a head.

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No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia
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7.29
108 votes

#14 - No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 1

In the second-season premiere, Dr. James' research projects are all over the ward. Meanwhile, DiDi lobbies for a raise; Patsy's "Lean & Green" initiative doesn't go over well; and Dawn finds out what's wrong with her.

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Make Someone Happy
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7.28
159 votes

#15 - Make Someone Happy

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 3

DiDi ends up in "conflict resolution" after Patsy files a grievance against her for inappropriate remarks. Dawn learns that intimacy with a co-worker is no guarantee of evaluation immunity. Dr. James and Patsy go head-to-head when she decides to skip the "Make Someone Happy" orientation to attend a Cleveland medical convention. A patient, Birdy, sends shock waves through the ward when her gentleman caller, Leonard, and she are caught in a romantic agenda. Patsy announces a ward-wide deep cleaning.

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Block Party
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7.27
391 votes

#16 - Block Party

Big Love - Season 3 - Episode 1

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.

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The Concert
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7.26
121 votes

#17 - The Concert

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 6

In the season finale, Phyllis gets the runaround as her mother's condition worsens, improves and worsens again. Jenna tries to leverage her Cleveland opportunity into concessions from Dr. Stickley. DiDi's patience wears thin after a debt remains unpaid. Staff members point fingers at each other after an equipment malfunction injures Cordelia, an irascible patient. The staff makes up when a patient dies and comes together to perform their weekly Caregiver Concert for everyone in the ward.

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Empire
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7.25
410 votes

#18 - Empire

Big Love - Season 3 - Episode 2

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.

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Dumped
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7.24
127 votes

#19 - Dumped

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 4

Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward, upsetting Patsy, whose "Make Someone Happy" initiative now includes a live pianist and a fountain. DiDi discloses Patsy's relationship with Dawn to her union rep as proof that her homophobic comment wasn't serious. A homeless woman, and her accompanying stench, is suspiciously dumped in the ward, prompting a staff investigation. Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother. Dawn wins the grand prize in Dr. James' charity raffle. Dr. James considers relocating after learning she must re-apply for a job she never wanted in the first place.

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If You're Going To San Francisco
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7.23
170 votes

#20 - If You're Going To San Francisco

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 2

In the wake of Beverly’s departure, a new (male) Supervising Nurse, Patsy De La Serda, joins the Billy Barnes staff with a customer-centric, "cruise-line based" agenda that he’s convinced will improve ward ratings. Patsy soon learns that managing patients – especially highly uncooperative and feisty ones like Varla – isn't necessarily improved through customer-service metrics. On the other hand, a more docile patient named Donna wins DiDi's affections and displays impressive karaoke skills.

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The Revolving Admit Door
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7.23
70 votes

#21 - The Revolving Admit Door

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 5

DiDi struggles to deal with her younger sister Sherrie, who's filling in at Billy Barnes and cozying up to Dawn. Jenna gets a new look and encounters resistance to her research methods. Patsy lets an award go to his head. The staff tries to balance patient flow and has issues discharging a patient they'd hoped never to see again.

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Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes
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7.19
94 votes

#22 - Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 3

A server crash forces the staff to go "old school" - with disastrous results. DiDi steps on Dr. Stickley's toes when making a decision about Arlene's mother-in-law, while Dr. James has issues getting through to a deaf patient. Dawn buys a cello, and learns that her life-changing news may not be what it seems.

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Home Invasion
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7.17
439 votes

#23 - Home Invasion

Big Love - Season 1 - Episode 3

Bill gets a new home security system, Nicki throws a birthday party, new neighbours move in, and Margene meets her mother-in-law. Meanwhile, there's a break-in in Bill's hardware store.

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The Counterfeiters
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7.13
268 votes

#24 - The Counterfeiters

The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 - Episode 9

Allie and Margot forge different paths to secure their family’s future. Dina lays low at a luxury resort and considers a path of her own.

Good Guys and Bad Guys
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7.13
308 votes

#25 - Good Guys and Bad Guys

Big Love - Season 2 - Episode 7

Margene's mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

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Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?
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7.12
98 votes

#26 - Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?

Getting On (US) - Season 2 - Episode 2

DiDi takes on greater responsibilities when a hospice program is introduced into the ward. Dawn looks ahead to her future and tries to share her news with Patsy, but inadvertently puts his new initiative in question. Patsy finds himself playing patient when he has a medical emergency. Dottie, an alcoholic patient, looks for ways around doctor's orders.

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The Burning of Judas
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7.12
231 votes

#27 - The Burning of Judas

The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 - Episode 7

Allie makes a discovery that could change his family’s fortunes forever. Margot gets close to Richard in hopes of earning his trust.

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Damage Control
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7.06
287 votes

#28 - Damage Control

Big Love - Season 2 - Episode 1

After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons.

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Goat Head Taco
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7.03
278 votes

#29 - Goat Head Taco

The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 - Episode 6

New revelations about Casa Roja leave Allie trapped working with a local drug lord, forcing Margot to take the family’s future into her hands.

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The Writing on the Wall
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7.02
260 votes

#30 - The Writing on the Wall

Big Love - Season 2 - Episode 2

Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

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Dead Totems
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6.90
256 votes

#31 - Dead Totems

The Mosquito Coast - Season 2 - Episode 8

Charlie and Allie trek through the jungle to uncover Guillermo’s secret. Margot learns Richard’s true intentions at Casa Roja.

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Easter
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6.89
322 votes

#32 - Easter

Big Love - Season 1 - Episode 8

Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides as well as unwanted houseguests from the compound. Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother and Joey confides in Barb.

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Born on the Fourth of July
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6.89
262 votes

#33 - Born on the Fourth of July

Getting On (US) - Season 1 - Episode 1

It's July 4th at the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of Mt. Palms Hospital. On her first day of work, nurse DiDi Ortley discovers feces on a lounge chair, and is torn between the conflicting orders of veteran nurse Dawn Forchette, who wants to file an "incident report" before removing it; temporary medical director Dr. Jenna James, who is in need of a stool sample for her medical study; and supervising nurse Beverly Raymes, who has had endemic issues with floor cleanliness and wants the seat sterilized. In a heated argument with Nurse Raymes, Dr. James has a public meltdown and ends up permanently assigned to this dead-end job. Meanwhile, the staff tries to determine the identity of an Asian woman who was found wandering on a highway, and debate what to do with a deceased patient's birthday cake.

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Viagra Blue
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6.85
422 votes

#34 - Viagra Blue

Big Love - Season 1 - Episode 2

While Bill seeks protection against the religious compound led by Roman Grant, things heat up between the sister-wives over Margene's overtly sexual behavior. Roman "The Prophet" asks Bill's father to act as a go-between to deliver a message to his son, and the Hendricksons get together for a family dinner with Bill's business partner and his three wives. Meanwhile, Margene pressures Bill about buying her a car and Ben goes out on a date with a girl that seems too mature for him.

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