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Barbara Henrickson

Jeanne Tripplehorn stars as Barbara “Barb” Dutton Henrickson on HBO’s Big Love.  Barb is Bill’s first wife and was born to a traditional Mormon family that does not believe in polygamy.
Since Barb and Bill entered into polygamy, Barb’s mother and sister disowned her.  Many of the episodes deal with Barb’s relationship with them.
With Bill, Bab had three children, Sarah, Ben, and Tancy “Teeny.”  Barb almost died of uterine cancer after the birth of Teeny.

By TV Fanatic Staff March 21, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Big Love finale has come and gone. In a subsequent interview, creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer addressed the decisions they made.

By TV Fanatic Staff March 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Henricksons must fend off a threat from Alby this week, while Barb and Bill argue over her new church’s views on polygamy. Elsewhere, Margene vows reimburse Pam for her Goji investment.

By TV Fanatic Staff March 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Barb gets questions this week in her involvement with Margene coming into the family. Margene has to choose between her family and her new career in Gogi. Meanwhile, Alby gets his hands on something dangerous this week. Read our full review to find out what happend.

By Carissa Pavlica February 28, 2011 | 0 Comments

Nikki and Bill tie the knot. Meanwhile the UEB and Alby are causing quite the trouble for Bill and his company, Home Plus. Read our review to find out what happened.

By TV Fanatic Staff February 14, 2011 | 0 Comments

Bill must deal with a boycott of his stores this week. Elsewhere, Ben is displeased with Heather’s decision and Barb squares off against her mother.

By TV Fanatic Staff January 31, 2011 | 0 Comments

Bill must overcome anti-polygamist sentiment among state officials this week. Elsewhere, the wives resent Barb’s actions.