Block Party (Big Love)

"**Block Party**"
"Block Party"
Big Love episode
Episode no.	Season 3; Episode 1
Directed by	Dan Attias
Written by	Mark V. Olsen; Will Scheffer;
Cinematography by	Anette Haellmigk
Editing by	Byron Smith
Original release date	January 18, 2009
Running time	56 minutes
Guest appearances
	Bruce Dern as Frank Harlow; Mary Kay Place as Adaleen Grant; Charles Esten as Ray Henry; Branka Katić as Ana Mesovich; Tina Majorino as Heather Tuttle; Anne Dudek as Lura Grant; Mark L. Young as Frankie; Robert Beltran as Jerry Flute; Carlos Jacott as Carl Martin; Kate Norby as Glory; Jenny O'Hara as Nita; Raphael Sbarge as Rob O'Hare; Noa Tishby as Ladonna; Jessica Tuck as Patty O'Hare; Audrey Wasilewski as Pam Martin; Jolean Wejbe as Tancy "Teenie" Henrickson;
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"Block Party" is the first episode of the third season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 25th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, and directed by Dan Attias. It originally aired on HBO on January 18, 2009.

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 tries to sign a new client, while Nicki tries to help Roman by working at the DA's office.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.16 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the new storylines and performances.