Reunion (Big Love)
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Episode 3
| "Reunion" | |
|---|---|
| Big Love episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Alan Poul |
| Written by | Dustin Lance Black |
| Cinematography by | M. David Mullen |
| Editing by | Meg Reticker |
| Original release date | June 25, 2007 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Reunion" is the third episode of the second season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the fifteenth overall episode of the series and was written by Dustin Lance Black, and directed by Alan Poul. It originally aired on HBO on June 25, 2007.
The series is set in Salt Lake City and follows Bill Henrickson, a fundamentalist Mormon. He practices polygamy, having Barbara, Nicki and Margie as his wives. The series charts the family's life in and out of the public sphere in their suburb, as well as their associations with a fundamentalist compound in the area. In the episode, Bill and Nicki visit Juniper Creek to save Joey from prison, while Barbara questions Ben's time with Margie.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.66 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who deemed it as an improvement over the previous episodes.
Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton) visits Joey (Shawn Doyle) in prison, and Joey reveals that he became a pawn for Roman (Harry Dean Stanton) to save Wanda (Melora Walters) from prison. To negotiate with Roman, Bill and Nicki (Chloë Sevigny) decide to visit Juniper Creek to settle their problems aside. With Joey's position in the council, Bill blocks Roman's support in video poker machines until he gets him out of jail.
Barbara (Jeanne Tripplehorn) is concerned when she finds that Ben (Douglas Smith) is spending a lot of time with Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin). While attending a few of her friends at home, Barbara is annoyed when she finds that Margie and Ben are playing in the pool. She reprimands Ben and tells Margie to focus on her baby's bedroom. Later, Barbara is called by Cindy (Judith Hoag), once again pressuring her into visiting her mother. When she finds that Ben continues staying with Margie, Barbara calls her out on her "inappropriate" relationship with him. Margie is disgusted by the accusation and locks herself in her house.
Rhonda (Daveigh Chase) starts having second thoughts over marrying Roman, so her mother Lydia (Karina Logue) arrives to force her into going forward with the wedding. Roman finally agrees to Bill's terms, and orders Alby (Matt Ross) to come clean to the police the following day. Upset, Alby tells Nicki that it was Roman who informed the council about Barbara's polygamy. Nicki confronts Roman, who does not deny it. A heartbroken Nicki gets Bill to leave the compound, as the police is closing in. After Ben gets into a fight with his best friend, Margie explains to Barbara that she spends time to help him, which Barbara finally understands. As Bill and Nicki return home, Rhonda is revealed to have sneaked into their car and knocks on Barbara's door. Surprised, Barbara allows her to enter.
Production
Development
The episode was written by Dustin Lance Black, and directed by Alan Poul. This was Black's second writing credit, and Poul's second directing credit.[1]