Big Love - Bill wins the election and reveals he's a polygamist.

s04e09

[@jakesingerman9257]

I always felt sorry for Barb. It felt like she agreed to Plural Marriage to keep from losing Bill.

[@kwill84]

Exactly. She almost died and his response was a 2nd wife. What? I feel Nicki had a hand in convincing Bill. She was the one that nursed Barb when she was sick. I think she pushed her way in. However ultimately it was his choice

[@freebrook]

haha the wives are dressed in red, white and blue

[@otisroseboro5613]

Love it

[@bilalahmed2123]

Hmm 🤔 was it on purpose or a coincidence?

[@geoffingoff]

@@bilalahmed2123 on purpose, it's mentioned in the "Behind the Episode"

[@carlairving]

This scene always enrages me. It's quintessential Bill, the knows-it-all who feels he can go against his wifes' feelings, desires, thoughts, etc. because he knows what's best for them and deep down, doesn't really believe in their agency. Beautiful serie, but Bill was such a douche often times. Of course, he looks nice because we mostly see him in contrast with Roman and Alby, but when you think about it, he was kind of a jerk, especially around that episode.

[@seppyq3672]

I couldn't stand Bill.

[@patrick4662]

This whole season really

[@Philip8510]

i couldnt even describe what i was feeling when i saw this. it was amazing. i love Big Love!

[@andromedalasso]

Probably my favorite scene of the series.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Mine to

[@dianesemele2568]

Seems crazy that people would get so enraged over what consenting adults do in the privacy of their homes.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Diane Semele No but don't you think he should have mentioned that before the election? Lol

[@omarfarique6304]

@@ronniebishop2496 What difference does it make. People are willing to accept gays to run for election and then won't accept a polygamist.

[@ArnoldDarkshner99]

@@omarfarique6304 Actually there are very few gays who get elected to state or federal office in America.

[@omarfarique6304]

@@ArnoldDarkshner99 Yeah like I mentioned they are willing to accept gays to run for election but not polygamist. If people believes what happens in someone's private life shouldn't matter to them then surely they should allow polygamy and allow polygamists to run for elections. But over here we see a hypocrisy

[@omarfarique6304]

@@ArnoldDarkshner99 Yes I know but we do have gays who ran for elections and I think even presidential elections. And they are very open to everyone that they are gays. I don't see any polygamist running for elections in the US fully open to everyone that they are polygamists.

[@Diazepamber]

Poor Barb

[@KoriEmerson]

I’m LDS. If someone wants to practice polygamy and it’s all consenting adults.. I honestly don’t care.

[@lizzybethnj617]

I’m not LDS but I agree with you

[@josecham1596]

The halls of power in Utah, from the church to the court rooms. Are filled with pligs...

[@bilalahmed2123]

This guy had guts !

[@heatherm9700]

The Peter Gabriel song at the end of this scene is perfection.

[@StephenLee1]

I am not a polygamist, but to me it seems as natural as regular marriage. marriages itself is a social construction and the fact that certain forms of marriages are labeled wrong is ridiculous. if you want to have two wives, what's wrong with that. if that's how you choose to live that should be your right as long as you're not hurting anyone else. Individual Liberty!!! it's not just a phrase you can use to make yourself seem more tolerate and open minded, you actually have to abide by it.

[@violettippet5246]

It hurts the children, and the wives.

[@the-seed-sower761]

​@@violettippet5246 thats not always the case.

[@violettippet5246]

@@the-seed-sower761 How could it not? The father has to divide his time and ressources among many wives and many children. All involved would get less of a father and less ressources. Since fathers are important to a child's development, this would hurt the child. Wives would also get less ressources for themselves and their children. SHe would also get less of a say in her marriage, because there are so many people to consider and less emotional support for a very trying living situation.

[@virginiabrauer1403]

Amazing !! Could be optional this way .. would be more sincere the society. Less hypocrisy.

[@Bobbynomads]

It's just like anything else, if you believe in something, you have to speak it. Say it loud, say it proud! I know it's only a fictional family, but the more families who come out the better, and besides it gets easier the more times you speak out!

[@ronniebishop2496]

Bobbynomads But don't you think he should have said it loud and proud before the election? He could get recalled for that .

[@suisuisiang5835]

I love this movie but I hate Nicky the problem creator

[@justcallmejessz3712]

It isn't that Polygamy, in the definition of the term, is bad. There is nothing wrong with consenting adults being involved in a polygamous or polyamorous. History has however shown us that amongst the polygamous community there is a staggering amount of abuse and criminal behavior. And while this is indeed factual it is not evidence that all who willing chose the ideals are bad. In the absence of abuse a polygamous relationship is not any different than a polyamorous relationship. Yet we protect the latter with acceptance and peace. To be clear. The abuse that is often intertwined in the polygamous community is not due to plural marriage but to evil, disgusting, and criminal people. The history of all cultures, and/or religions have controversial past , present, and likely future wrongdoings. ((Disclaimer 😆- I am not in any way related to polygamous communities, the FLDS, or similar ideals. Just want to remind others (and myself) that not all humans are ill intended even when the majority are.))

[@LoganBS003]

Yes, season finale.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Love it classic

[@waynekasmar4401]

This show is a big fantasy. It's pretty naive to think that jealousies will not be present in polygamous marriages. If you want to know what the truth of human nature is, read Emanuel Swedenborg. Ironically Joseph Smith ( the concoctor of Mormonism, for those of you who don't know) read him, but didn't come to understand it.

[@VictorLepanto]

@ThePassion81: That there are OTHER forms of abuse doesn't mean that an abuse is not still an abuse. As for Rachel Leah, it is ultimately their father who pushs theme into polygamy. Jacob is tricked into the practice. It is noteworthy that men like Warren Jeffs push girls into this lifestyle as way of advancing their own power w/int their sects. Women become bargaining chips, commodities to be used in political wealing & dealing. This is the reality which lies behind polygamy.

[@1000huzzahs]

@VictorLepanto ...closet-case....

[@BaronKimball]

It's difficult to come out against the genuine will of any people, so when the whole polygamy thing comes up... If you can ignore the patriarchy, and accept that the women are equal partners.. I know, it's unthinkable. But what if, now that we allow gay marriage, what if three or four dudes wanted to get married? Can we deny them?

[@BaronKimball]

In the future we will realize that it's the entire institution of Marriage that is corrupt, not the people that engaged in it

[@ramirezclan916]

romney if he wins

[@squidrides6339]

Amazing scene. If you support homosexual marriage, why not polygamy. I support both. As long as they are all consenting adults. Better that then collecting welfare (see the Jeffs scandal)

[@ronniebishop2496]

SquidRides Well legally you can marry anyone. But it won't be holy matrimony . So everyone in America can do that. Polygamy might be holy Matrimony because I know people in the Bible had many wives. But not gay marriage.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Every mans dream. Lol but they won't admit it.

[@jlacson74]

If the wives look like Barb, Nicki and Margene, then yes, every man's dream.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Jamie Lacson Big Big Love, Jean Tripplehorn was a friend from my hometown Tulsa. The last time I talked to her she said she was moving to New York to study acting and then I was shocked to see her starring in Basic Instinct. . Such a sexy lady and her dad was a great sax player too. 🎷

[@jlacson74]

@@ronniebishop2496 Now that you mentioned it, she was in Basic Instinct. I know her best from The Firm with Tom Cruise.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Uh, no. One wife is more than enough.

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@bigbowlowrong4694 Well I was being funny, you know haha. However King Solomon had 750 wives, and many people in the Bible did, but as a student of scriptures it says for a Bishop to be the husband of 1 wife at a time, now of course some fanatics use that to keep good people out of the ministry. But I agree if it’s a match made in heaven like I’ve had 1 is more than enough, however some people prefer polygamy and I see nothing wrong with adult Americans doing as they please. Because love never fails.

[@VictorLepanto]

@carlitos20udg: Who said anything about anything being "new?" For that matter, it is you who has brought up the Bible. I love how some people, in denouncing what they imagine to be ignorant bigotry, reveal their own.

[@emmygerard]

@freebrook Ahhh... the benefits of polygamy! ; )

[@morningmidnight9398]

Soooo ummmm it is okay to have tens of side punany or take part in orgies bisexually and same sex marriage but not to have a proper home with wives and children????????? Also I doubt an American crowd would be this passive

[@VictorLepanto]

@1000huzzahs: We are all @ liberty to act on our private vices, so long as they remain that, private. To demand that our private vices be given public acknowledgement, @ great public expense, is not a matter of tolerance, it is a demand for approval. Your private vices are your business, don't expect the rest of society to stand by applauding. W/in reasonable limits you can make a wreck of your life as you see fit. Just live the rest of us out of it.

[@DSkehan2004]

obama = bill henderickson

[@hollyf8889]

In what way?! 🤔

[@lizzybethnj617]

What?

[@VictorLepanto]

HBO are little better then pornographers. You see what is being done here w/ this show. Polygamy is a stand in for homosexuality. They made that clear in their 1st episode. The theme of homosexuality runs through this whole show. As it does through EVERYTHING that HBO produces. It was in the Sopranos. That show was meant as an attack on the traditonal family also.

[@adam9310]

13 years later but just wanted to say fuck off, hope you’re doing better :)

[@happyhumpinghamsters]

What an outstanding series Big Love was. Bill and his three wives were so brave to show who they are as a family.

[@Peh-heeeeeggy-Hill]

His wives were brave. He was selfish.