Fresh off the Boat

In the series premiere, polygamist Bill Henrickson tries to satisfy the emotional, romantic and financial needs of his three wives and seven children in suburban Salt Lake City. As if that isn't enough, he's launching his second Home Plus hardware superstore and trying to deal with a powerful cult leader as well as his parents, brother and in-laws.

Nicki gets sidetracked after scolding Bill for disrespecting Barb on her "day," though Barb eventually gets payback. Worried about Roman's threats, Bill looks into installing a security system at his home(s). Franklin's hospital convalescence ends with a visit from Roman. Sarah forges a new friendship, and Bill compensates for rising demands at home.

Despite being admonished by Bill for her spendthrift ways, Nicki tries to throw an extravagant birthday party at a hotel for her 5-year-old son, Wayne. Meanwhile, Bill installs a "perimeter of defense" around his home. Barb tries to keep the family's secret hidden from the neighbors. Margene stands up for herself. And Home Plus gets an unwanted visitor.

Bill seeks clarity after having some unsettling dreams. Later, on a hunting trip with Ben, he gets the answer for which he's been searching. Barb gets a long-term teaching job, putting added pressure on Nicki and Margene at home. Nicki fends off her creditors. Joey pays Bill a visit with some revealing news about Roman. Heather rescues Sarah from a bad party.

Bill and Barb's behavior arouses Nicki's suspicions. Meanwhile, Bill and Don get dirt on Roman after placing an anonymous call to Attorney General's "Polygamy Czar." A Home Plus employee comes forward with an unsettling accusation. Margene embraces the friendship of her neighbor Pam, raising concerns for the other wives. Nicki makes a happy announcement.

Bill heads to Juniper Creek to attend the funeral of his father's first wife, Roberta, and to make Roman a settlement proposal he may or may not be able to refuse. Lois sees Roberta's demise as an opportunity to rise to First Wife. Meanwhile, Barb bails Nicki out of a jam at Home Plus, and Ben ponders whether he should follow in his father's footsteps.

Despite the feud with Roman, Bill considers launching an expensive marketing campaign for Home Plus. Nicki gives a pair of missionaries the heave-ho. Margene is invited to Pam's church. Ben goes on a road trip with fellow seminary students. Alby finds novel ways to occupy his time. Barb discovers Nicki's secret. Roman gives his answer to Bill's proposal.

Having been evicted from their temporary lodgings, Franklin, his wives and dog descend on Bill's just in time for Easter -- as does Joey, who's looking for a fresh start. Meanwhile, Bill finds himself drowning in lawsuits. Nicki learns she's not alone in debt. Sarah unexpectedly bonds with Lois, and Bill surprises Roman with a final settlement offer.

Bill celebrates being free and clear from Roman, but the Prophet's meddling might not be over. Nicki drops a bombshell on Bill, hoping for forgiveness but fearing the worst. Don falls hard for a woman named Betty. Bill vents to Sarah after a run-in with the law. A vote-obsessed Margene leaves a "Chad" hanging.

Barb gets an unwanted visit from her sister, Cindy, who disapproves of the family's lifestyle. Meanwhile, as his feud with Roman intensifies, Bill seeks to infiltrate the UEB Priesthood Council. Ben gives Brynn a token of his affection and is offered a much more significant one in return. A depressed Margene is transformed at Teenie's baptism.

The Henricksons' public stock is rising as Barb finds herself a finalist for Mother of the Year and Bill is asked to become the newest member of the Salt Lake City Leadership League. Meanwhile, the three wives mull over custody scenarios in their separate wills but are chastened for their subterfuge when Hatcher tells Bill.

In the season finale, Bill and Joey blindside Roman at a UEB Priesthood Council meeting -- but will their triumph be short-lived? Wanda's bad habits resurface during a visit from Alby. Adaleen puts an end to Rhonda's thespian sabbatical. Nicki's family allegiances are tested, and Barb seizes the spotlight at the Mother of the Year award ceremony.