On Trial (Big Love)

"**On Trial**"
"On Trial"
Big Love episode
Episode no.	Season 3; Episode 4
Directed by	David Knoller
Written by	Mark V. Olsen; Will Scheffer;
Cinematography by	Alan Caso
Editing by	Byron Smith
Original release date	February 8, 2009
Running time	54 minutes
Guest appearances
	Ellen Burstyn as Nancy Dutton; Daveigh Chase as Rhonda Volmer; Mary Kay Place as Adaleen Grant; Charles Esten as Ray Henry; Branka Katić as Ana Mesovich; Anne Dudek as Lura Grant; Tina Majorino as Heather Tuttle; Fay Masterson as Sandy; Stephen Spinella as Eric; F. William Parker as Judge; Kate Norby as Glory; Jenny O'Hara as Nita;
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"On Trial" is the fourth episode of the third season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 28th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, and directed by executive producer David Knoller. It originally aired on HBO on February 8, 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, Roman's trial is set to begin, and both Bill and Nicki prepare for their respective plans.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.91 million household viewers. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the conflict in the episode and performances.