http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/14/Big-Love-The-Happiest-Girl.aspx One of the perks of having three wives is that you always have one to fall back on if the others won’t fulfill your every wish or desire. Bill (Bill Paxton) knows when to back down, especially when it comes to Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn). Being the first – and most powerful – wife, Barb sets many of the rules and regulations in all three of the family homes. And, in tonight’s episode of BIG LOVE Barb has put her foot down, when it comes to visiting a bar owner’s convention. No matter, Bill has Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin), who is up for almost anything, to take along. And with Nicki (Chloe Sevigny) busy trying to plan a party at the Juniper Creek compound, Bill doesn’t have to worry about sending her into yet another jealous middle-wife tirade. Ok, she throws a little one, but that was nothing for Nicki. It’s so sad watching Nicki grasp at anything to get back into the good graces of her mother. You know if she had her way, Nicki - and the rest of the Henrickson family - would all be nestled in at the family compound, sharing their lives and daily chores with the other 100 or so family members. Alas, she seems to have burned her bridges there. But, Nicki has her own compound – of sorts – to retreat to, so she decides to move her party to her own homes. This girl isn’t as innocent as she would like everybody to believe. I mean, first there was the spending addiction, and last week she looked like she was in the throes of passion, while playing bingo. She may like to be called a good little girl, but there is definitely a fire burning underneath those prairie clothes. Juniper Creek does have cause for celebration – whether Nicki organizes it or not – because creepy Roman (Harry Dean Stanton) is up and walking. Wonder how he will feel about his son, Alby (Matt Ross), assuming temporary control by finagling a testament? Meanwhile, Barb has decided that she no longer wants to be trotted out as the dutiful wife, pretending that there aren’t three others back home. I don’t get it, does she want to promote the polygamist lifestyle or forget she ever agreed to it? She seems to bounce back and forth on that. This issue gets especially confusing, when Barb appears to be jealous at the prospect of Margene going on the business trip with Bill instead of Nicki, who is none to pleased about being passed over as well. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/14/Big-Love-The-Happiest-Girl.aspx 77 60