Season 4 (2010)
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | "Free at Last" | Dan Attias | Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer | January 10, 2010 (2010-01-10) |
| With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations under the skeptical eye of Tommy Flute, son of Billʼs partner Jerry. As the feds continue to probe unfinished business concerning Roman Grant, Alby has a close encounter with Dale Tomasson, the state-appointed trustee of Juniper Creekʼs assets. At the compound, Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki, whoʼs under fire for opening a new bank account for Roman. Though her home-shopping business is thriving, Margie makes an on-air slip-up that prompts her boss Beverly to voice concerns about possible burnout. Worried for her safety, Lois offers Frank a piece of her fledgling bird-purveying business. Bill and J.J. Walker, Nickiʼs unpredictable ex, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henricksonsʼ house while attending high school during the week. Ben lands a gig with his Christian rock band, and ends up being called into backup duty for another. | |||||
| 36 | 2 | "The Greater Good" | David Knoller | Paul Redford | January 17, 2010 (2010-01-17) |
| Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creekʼs next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat against ardent polygamy foe Roy Colburn. Joey and Wanda return to Juniper Creek, but a suspicious J.J. is lurking. Sarah and Scott decide to forgo a wedding in Billʼs church in favor of a civil ceremony, shocking Barb, who nevertheless takes steps with Bill to be re-admitted to the church that excommunicated them. J.J., making his mark in a UEB satellite compound in Kansas, has a contentious dinner at the Henricksonsʼ with his cancer-ridden wife Malinda. Margene confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry, whoʼs moving away after losing his case. A reform-minded Dale tries to keep Alby at bay, to little avail. | |||||
| 37 | 3 | "Strange Bedfellows" | Adam Davidson | Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa | January 24, 2010 (2010-01-24) |
| Bill, Nicki and Cara Lynn travel to Washington, D.C., where Bill tries to land an endorsement from Congressman Clark Paley while repairing his relationship with Nicki. First, however, he has to get past a faux pas he’s made with Marilyn Densham, Paley’s political crony. Back in Utah, Margene and her “Hearts on a Sleeve” line go prime time, but her on-air triumph is tempered by a case of mistaken identity. Joined by Sarah, Barb leads a series of seminars on sensitivity training at the casino. Fearing that Wanda spilled the beans about Roman’s murder to J.J., Joey goes to extremes to safeguard their dirty secret. Barb and Sarah hit a young Native American woman with their car, prompting Sarah to personally compensate the victim and her baby. Even as his affection for Dale deepens, Alby is tormented by reminders of his late father’s judgment. | |||||
| 38 | 4 | "The Mighty and Strong" | Dan Attias | Melanie Marnich | January 31, 2010 (2010-01-31) |
| When an audit uncovers insurance discrepancies at Home Plus, Bill takes drastic steps to protect his secrets and save his candidacy. J.J. approaches Alby with a partial solution on how to dispose of a “flock cast adrift,” flummoxing Nicki. Lois, Frank and Jodean encounter a border scare in their quest for exotic birds. Sarah gets a taste of motherhood, albeit with someone else’s child. Alby is tormented by his inner Roman, and torn by what he sees as Dale’s betrayal. Troubled by Tancy’s surprising revelation about Margene and Ben, Bill decides that a change of scene might be best for his firstborn son. | |||||
| 39 | 5 | "Sins of the Father" | David Petrarca | Seth Greenland | February 7, 2010 (2010-02-07) |
| Bill pulls out all the stops in his efforts to win Paleyʼs support for the state senate nomination, while Nicki relishes her role as his campaignʼs “secret weapon.” Marilyn makes a pitch to represent the casinoʼs interests in Washington, but encounters resistance from Tommy. Frank picks an inopportune moment to drop by the casino with Lois and Jodean. Bill absorbs a last-minute sucker punch from Colburn, but turns the tide by embracing the Lost Boy in himself. | |||||
| 40 | 6 | "Under One Roof" | Dan Attias | Coleman Herbert | February 14, 2010 (2010-02-14) |
| Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation that shakes up the family. Bill tries to get Tommy and Jerry to rebrand the casino and expand its advertising into Idaho. Lois and Frank take Ben and Jodean south of the border to visit Don Dona, a bird vendor, at their collective peril. Margene worries about the impact of Billʼs future outing on her booming business. With a flourish, Bill shows his wives the familyʼs collective future. | |||||
| 41 | 7 | "Blood Atonement" | David Petrarca | Julia Cho | February 21, 2010 (2010-02-21) |
| With a revenge-minded Joey in tow, Bill makes an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois and Frankʼs latest smuggling escapade backfires. Nicki is jolted by a doctorʼs news, but even more flummoxed by Adaleenʼs shocking revelation. Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country with her fiancé. After a scare at the casino, Barb and Tommy look for culprits — and find some disturbing answers. | |||||
| 42 | 8 | "Next Ticket Out" | David Knoller | Patricia Breen | February 28, 2010 (2010-02-28) |
| Sarah shakes up the family with an announcement, while Nicki makes an all-out attempt to be the woman Bill wants her to be. Margene is put on the defensive when Bill questions her real reasons for getting married. An ill-timed remark at a ladies-only event puts Barb in an unwanted spotlight. Marilyn looks to bring down Bill as his campaign winds down. Barb jolts Nicki with news about Joey that Bill was supposed to deliver. A suspicious Bill looks for clues about J.J. in Kansas, while Adaleen finds them closer to home. | |||||
| 43 | 9 | "End of Days" | David Petrarca | Eileen Myers | March 7, 2010 (2010-03-07) |
| With the State Senate election only days away, Bill puts the squeeze on Paley in an attempt to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn has an ace up her sleeve that threatens to wreck Bill’s chances, or so it seems. At the casino, Jerry and Tom’s tribal leadership is jeopardized by the illegal actions of family members. Caught in a tangled family web, Margene weighs her allegiance to Bill with her desire to keep Ana and Goran in her life. Desperate to get pregnant, Nicki gets news from Dr. Roquet Walker – J.J.’s son – that seems too good to be true. A late-breaking polygamist scandal in Kansas becomes national news, forcing Bill and his three wives to rethink their bold post-election plans. |
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