Til Death Do Us Part (Big Love)

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Til Death Do Us Part (Big Love) - Episode recap

Til Death Do Us Part is the seventh episode of the fifth season of the HBO drama Big Love. It originally aired on February 27, 2011, was written by Aaron Allen and directed by David Petrarca. The episode runs 59 minutes and features guest appearances from Bruce Dern, Daveigh Chase, Gregory Itzin, Joel McKinnon Miller, Tina Majorino, and others.

Plot overview
With her wedding to Bill approaching, Nicki eagerly plans a full ceremony and reception, and Bill supports her wishes. Barbara, who is officiating, faces a conflict as she tries to balance her role with Nicki’s desires. Meanwhile, Alby steps up his vendetta against Bill and becomes their Home Plus landlord, but the board still backs him, prompting Bill to consider going to the UEB for help—though Don urges restraint. Subplots include Ben and Rhonda’s one‑night stand, Margie’s fundraising sponsorship through Michael Sainte, and Carl’s frustration over Pam’s spending. As tensions rise, Barbara reveals she intends to “give Nicki away” to Bill, prompting a confrontation with Nicki. The episode builds toward the wedding day, which proceeds with Barbara officiating after resolving her own conflict with Nicki. After the celebration at the house, two police officers arrive with grave information about a statutory rape case, and Barbara is taken aside for questioning.

Production and reception
The episode was written by Aaron Allen (his first writing credit) and directed by David Petrarca (his eighth directing credit). In its American broadcast, Til Death Do Us Part attracted about 1.05 million viewers with a 0.5/1 share in the 18–49 demographic, a slight increase from the previous week. Critics responded mostly positively, praising the episode’s buildup and especially its ending, with several outlets highlighting the dramatic tension and the way the episode set up the series’ final arc.