Ignoring pleas from Nicki to become Juniper Creekʼs next prophet, Bill contemplates running for the vacant Utah State Senate seat against ardent polygamy foe Roy Colburn. Joey and Wanda return to Juniper Creek, but a suspicious J.J. is lurking. Sarah and Scott decide to forgo a wedding in Billʼs church in favor of a civil ceremony,shocking Barb, who nevertheless takes steps with Bill to be readmitted to the church that excommunicated them. J.J., making his mark in a UEB satellite compound in Kansas, has a contentious dinner at the Henricksonsʼ with his cancer-ridden wife Malinda. Barb confronts Nicki about her feelings for Ray Henry, whoʼs moving away after losing his case. A reform-minded Dale tries to keep Alby at bay, to little avail.
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