| "Prom Queen" | |
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| Big Love episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | David Petrarca |
| Written by | Eileen Myers |
| Cinematography by | Anette Haellmigk |
| Editing by | Byron Smith |
| Original release date | February 1, 2009 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Prom Queen" is the third episode of the third season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by Eileen Myers, and directed by David Petrarca. It originally aired on HBO on February 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 tries to get Rhonda to drop out as a witness, while Lois takes Frank as a hostage in her house.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.50 million household viewers. The episode received critical acclaim, with particular praise towards Chloë Sevigny's performance and character development.