Fight or Flight (Big Love)

"Fight or Flight"
Big Love episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 7
Directed byAdam Davidson
Written byPatricia Breen
Cinematography byAnette Haellmigk
Editing byChris Figler
Original release dateMarch 1, 2009 (2009-03-01)
Running time54 minutes
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"Fight or Flight" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 31st overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Patricia Breen, and directed by Adam Davidson. It originally aired on HBO on March 1, 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 helps Joey and Kathy with their wedding, while Margie discovers Nicki's real job.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.40 million household viewers. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who expressed surprise with the ending.