Home Invasion (Big Love)

"Home Invasion"
Big Love episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 3
Directed byCharles McDougall
Written by
Cinematography byJames Glennon
Editing by
  • Leo Trombetta
  • Tanya Swerling
Original release dateMarch 26, 2006 (2006-03-26)
Running time48 minutes
Guest appearances

"Home Invasion" is the third episode of the American drama television series Big Love. The episode was written by series creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, and directed by Charles McDougall. It originally aired on HBO on March 26, 2006.

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 decides to install a home security system, while Nicki prepares a birthday party for his son Wayne.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.70 million household viewers. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the character development and performances.