Blood Atonement (Big Love)

"**Blood Atonement**"
"Blood Atonement"
Big Love episode
Episode no.	Season 4; Episode 7
Directed by	David Petrarca
Written by	Julia Cho
Cinematography by	Anette Haellmigk
Editing by	Byron Smith
Original release date	February 21, 2010
Running time	57 minutes
Guest appearances
	Bruce Dern as Frank Harlow; Mary Kay Place as Adaleen Grant; Douglas Smith as Ben Henrickson; Adam Beach as Tommy Flute; Branka Katić as Ana Mesovich; Luke Askew as Hollis Green; Steve Bacic as Goran; Paul Ganus as American Counsel; Matthew Humphreys as Ron Reed; Eric Ladin as Dr. Roquet Walker; Sandy Martin as Selma Green; Mel Rodriguez as Don Dona; James Shanklin as Doctor; Thomas F. Wilson as Ricky Jax;

"Blood Atonement" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 41st overall episode of the series and was written by Julia Cho, and directed by David Petrarca. It originally aired on HBO on February 21, 2010.

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 Joey travel to Mexico to save Ben, Lois and Frank, while Margie tries to convince Ana to stay in the country.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.71 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing the writing and logic.