The writers of Big Love were able to cram over five different storylines into "The Noose Tightens" without it feeling too overwhelming. In fact, by the end of the episode, all I wanted was for it to be next Sunday so I could see what will happen next.

Barb got word that they are looking into her involvement into how Margene became a part of the family. I was surprised to see Heather admit to Barb that it was because of her that the cat came out of the bag. Barb's reaction wasn't surprising, but it was sill shocking to see her throw her beautiful cake across the kitchen. The old Barb would think twice about ruining such a wonderful desert.

Meanwhile, Margene doesn't give up on her intuition that something may be going on between Cara Lynn and her teacher. She follows Cara Lynn and verifies this developments. This scene was tense, but not as intense as the one that followed with Nikki confronting Mr. Ivy in his home.

Cara Lynn isn't as dumb as she appears to be. She knew that even though Nikki doesn't approve of their illicit relationship, there is nothing Nikki can do from stopping them from seeing each other, especially because it would draw too much unfavorable attention.

If Margene didn't have enough to handle this week, her product guru, Michael, took time to confront Margene about her relationship with her family. He told her that he believed that she is in a cult. Ironically enough, her family believed that she is in a cult with the Gogi berry juice company. For a minute there, I felt like Margene would be swayed into believing her family is a cult, but Margene does end up choosing her family over her business. Whew! Close call there.

Speaking of a close call, Nikki really got a second life pass. I knew after all the years of the constant fighting with Alby, one day he would snap. And that he did! Alby tied her up, dressed her in compound attire, and put a gun to her head. As luck would have it, he decided to kill Rhonda's husband instead of his sister. I was happy to see that Nikki wasn't a goner, but was I the only one who was confused why he shot Ronda's husband? Was because he knew too much?

As bad as all Bill's wives situations may be, nothing can top Bill's current state of affairs. He tried to get out of the sticky situation by giving up his seat in the Senate, but it was a little too late. They are going to try him for illegal relations with Margene. He could be facing up to twenty years. Oh, and yeah, Alby tried to have him killed.

Bill has so much on his plate, I wouldn't be surprised if the series ends with him dead from a heart attack or by his own hands.

Lois made a brief cameo in the resident home, but Frank was no where to be seen. We also didn't get to see any crazy Rhonda. Overall, this week's episode was brilliantly executed and definitely left me wanting more.