Ep 9. Circle the Wagons

In episode 9 of Big Love season 2, titled Circle the Wagons, tensions between the Henricksons come to a head as they face increasing pressures from the outside world. Bill (played by Bill Paxton) finds himself at odds with both his wives, Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), as they struggle to keep their polygamous lifestyle a secret. Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer between Bill's mother Lois (Grace Zabriskie) and Nicki's father Roman (Harry Dean Stanton), who is determined to take control of the Juniper Creek compound.

As pressures mount, the Henricksons are forced to confront some difficult questions about their family. Barb begins to question her own role in the family, while Nicki becomes increasingly resentful of Bill's attention to her sister wife, Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin). Meanwhile, Bill's teenage son Ben (Douglas Smith) finds himself struggling with his own romantic feelings towards his cousin, Rhonda (Daveigh Chase).

As the family struggles to keep their secrets hidden, tensions continue to boil over. Bill finds himself drawn into a dangerous situation as he attempts to protect his loved ones, while Barb and Nicki are forced to confront some uncomfortable truths about their own desires. With the future of their family and way of life hanging in the balance, the Henricksons must band together like never before in order to survive.

Circle the Wagons is a powerful episode that explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming pressure. With its complex characters and gripping storyline, this episode is sure to keep audiences engaged from start to finish.