TV-14
2010
18 Seasons
Reality
Families
Sister Wives
: The Browns share an intimate glimpse into both the challenges and the joys at the heart of this unconventional family structure.
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1. Meet Kody and the Wives
The Browns are a seemingly regular family on the outside, but they have a twist.
2. Courting a Fourth Wife
Kody courts his potential fourth wife, Robyn, and the wives prepare for Christin...
3. Wives on the Move
Kody and his teenage daughters throw a birthday party for his new fiancee, Robyn.
4. Third Wife in Labor
Kody's fiancee Robyn helps out with the kids while Kody and pregnant Christine g...
5. 1st Wife's 20th Anniversary
Kody prepares to celebrate his 20th Anniversary with his first wife, Meri, but n...
6. A Fourth Wife to Be
As the wedding nears, the wives help Robyn pick a wedding dress, a cake and a re...
7. Four Wives and Counting...
The big day is finally here! Kody and his wives officially make Robyn wife numbe...
8. Sister Wives: Special
NBC's Natalie Morales sits down with the Browns from TLC's smash hit Sister Wives.
9. Sister Wives: Honeymoon Special
Kody and new wife Robyn are off on their honeymoon, spending time surfing and vi...
Browns Out of Hiding
After years of hiding their lifestyle, Kody and his four wives are off to New York to appear on national television for the first time as open polygamists. Back home, the Brown kids embark on their first day of public school.
Free Range Browns
In wake of the investigation revolving around the family, the Browns decide to get away for a quick vacation to Kody's parent's ranch in Wyoming. Then Kody's family history is revealed.
The Price of Polygamy
Kody and Janelle plan a private camping trip that results in a discussion about family finances. Meanwhile, Robyn opens up about her insecurities of not wanting to be a burden on the family financially.
Carving into Polygamy
Candy, pumpkins and polygamy: The Brown family celebrates Halloween with 16 trick or treaters, 21 colorful costumes and 24 great pumpkins.
Wife #3 Hits Sin City
Christine and her kids head to Vegas so they can spend some alone time with their dad in her favorite vacation spot. Meanwhile back at home, Meri decides to take the rest of the family out for a bowling night.
Polygamist Party
Meri goes to the doctor for a cancer screening, but will the results be more than she bargained for? Meanwhile the wives are doing something they've never been able to do before: invite their monogamous friends over for dinner!
The Brown Family Decision
To celebrate Christmas, the Browns head to a snow-bound cabin in the mountains to get away from the pressure of their ongoing police investigation. Then, a decision is revealed that will affect the families lives once again.
Sister Wives In Holiday Crisis
The Sister Wives struggle to accept that this will be their last Christmas in Utah. And the mounting tension from the investigation leads to a massive change to the family dynamic that awaits them in the New Year.
No Place For Home
Kody, Meri and Robyn drive down to Las Vegas in search for a new home, but upon arrival they realize there are no polygamist houses to be found. Meanwhile back home, the rest of the family plans a surprise birthday party for Meri.
Gambling on the Future
With the family move to Vegas only days away, Kody tells the younger children they will be leaving their home in Utah forever. Despite some protest, the Browns pack. But when the media gets the news, plans turn into panic.
Sister Wives in the City of Sin
The Browns finally arrive in Las Vegas, but face new challenges in building their life away from Utah, like finding a home. Meanwhile, one of the wives has some exciting news to announce to the family.
The Announcement
A nervous Robyn finally announces her new pregnancy to the family. How will everyone react to her big news? Meanwhile, the older teens' discontent over their new life starts to bubble to the surface.
Teen Sex Talk
Kody, Christine and Janelle experiment with working in real estate. Meanwhile, the teens are going out with new friends in Las Vegas -- and the conversation turns towards dating. Finally, Robyn and Kody receive a scare.
4 Houses, 4 Relationships
After finding out Robyn's been spotting, she and Kody rush to see their midwife to find out what's wrong. Will their worst nightmare come be a reality? Later, the wives are on a mission to make over one room in each house.
The 4 Lives of Kody Brown
Kody is followed through four days of his astonishing life, moving each day to the house of a different wife. He reveals how his family and relationships has changed since the move. Plus, the sex of Robyn's baby is revealed.
Defending Polygamy
Kody and his wives finally return to his hometown for the first time as open polygamists. How will his childhood friends receive him? Later, after revealing the sex of the baby, Robyn and Kody finally decide to announce the name.
The Wives Diet Woes
The sisters open up about an issue that has bothered all of them -- their weight! They speak candidly about their battle with the bulge and attempts to the shed pounds as they they make their way to a gym for a body fat analysis.
July 4th Rebellion
Christine's daughter, Ysabel, and Robyn's daughter, Breanna, are moving out -- to Meri's house. But will Meri be in over her head? Then, the Browns are off for some camping fun, but the teens have different ideas.
Another Wife
When another couple from the Browns' church in Utah comes to visit, the conversation turns to polygamy. How will the Browns respond to questions surrounding courting another wife and dealing with jealousy?
College-Bound Browns
The Browns nervously accept an invitation from a religious professor to talk to her students in Boston, and they are anxious about the question they will face. Meanwhile, the older teens visit some of Boston's best colleges
Sister Wives on the Strip
The Sister Wives get makeovers and head to the strip for a night on the town while Kody stays home to babysit all the kids. How will they react when they come face to face with all the "adult" entertainment Vegas has to offer?
Kody Climbs Into the Ring
Kody heads for the Vegas strip for a guy's night out, testing his wrestling skills against a mixed martial arts fighter and answering his friends' questions about his lifestyle. Meanwhile, the wives help setup Robyn's new nursery.
Sisters' Special Delivery
The family is buzzing with excitement as Robyn's first contractions finally kick in. But not everyone is happy about it. The emotion builds as each of the Browns face their true feelings about Robyn's family becoming their own.
Sister Wives Separated
It's the Browns' first Christmas in Vegas and the wives are separated in four homes. Desperate to get his family back together for the holidays, Kody rents a big house for the entire family. But will everybody be in the spirit?
Polygamist Date Nights
Date Night is important in a plural marriage and Kody needs to bring his A-game to keep his wives happy. From hitting the slopes to shooting paintballs, all four wives are expecting Kody to bring the magic and some romance.
Brutal Honesty
As the Sister Wives prepare for Kody's birthday, Christine tries to reconcile with Robyn by opening up about the problems she's had since Robyn joined the family. How will Robyn handle this brutally honest conversation?
You Asked, Browns Answer
Everyone has questions about polygamy. Today the Browns answer the toughest questions submitted by viewers. From contraception and gay children to Kody's favorite and least favorite traits of each wife, nothing is held back.
Infertility and Nesting
The Browns apply for separate mortgages as they dream of getting their family into adjacent homes. Meanwhile, Janelle is still determined to open a gym, and Meri discloses the details of her past fertility problems.
4 Wives, 4 Valentines
Valentine's Day is the most awkward day of the year for a polygamist. This year, Kody takes his young daughters to a daddy-daughter Valentine's dance at their school.
Brown Boys Do Vegas
The Brown brothers are coming to town! Kody ditches his four wives for his three brothers as they hit up the city of sin. They’re cruising on motorcycles, hanging out at a biker bar and shooting guns.
No Place Like Home
Logan, Mariah, Madison and Hunter head back to Utah to visit their family and friends, but more importantly, to visit the happy home they left behind.
Meri's Baby Decision
Kody makes good on his promise to Meri, escaping to Mexico for a romantic getaway. They climb ancient temples and swim with dolphins. But the conversation turns serious when Kody asks Meri about Robyn’s offer of surrogacy.
Brown Family Confessions
The Brown family is bringing it home! The Browns invite viewers into their home to answer more in-depth questions about their plural marriage lifestyle. But this time, they invite their teenagers to join the discussion.
Leaving the Nest
As high school graduation nears, Logan finally decides on which college he will attend. Meanwhile, Kody and the wives are on the verge of bringing the family back together. Will they finally make their dream come true?
Polygamist Debt Threat
Desperate to get their family back together, the Browns put money down to hold land in order to build homes altogether on one cul-de-sac. But the shockingly bad credit of one wife could hold back the entire family.
Kody Begs For an Answer
The teachers are in for a big surprise when the Browns all attend Parent/Teacher conferences for their kids. Later, Logan graduates from high school, but not without some family mayhem, and Kody demands an answer from Meri.
More Sister Wives!
The Browns plan a vacation with their polygamist friends, the Dargers. They head to the beach for some polygamist fun in the sun.
Polygamist Cults
The dark side of polygamy is uncovered when the Brown teenagers volunteer for an organization that helps people escape from abusive polygamist families.
Mourning the Loss
Tensions rise as the wives fight for the bonus features they want for each house. Who stays in budget and who goes way over? Later, the Brown family digs deep when the family pet is ailing, and a compromise leaves them in tears.
Confronting Failure
With the wives living separately for over a year, the family structure is falling apart. After stressing over finances, the wives try hard to start a web business, and Christine makes another attempt to pass her real estate exam.
Polygamist Pilgrimage Into the Past
The wives plan a pilgrimage cross-country to Nauvoo, Illinois, the birthplace of American polygamy. But the three-day road trip turns into much more than they bargained for as tempers start to flair and relationships get tested.
Hard to Say Goodbye
As the Browns prepare a proper send-off for Logan's graduation, Kody and the wives push hard to get moved into their new homes before Christmas. Will the pressures of moving and decorating for the holidays get the better of them?
Picking Up the Pieces
The Browns make strides in reuniting the family by doing the first walk-throughs of each of their four adjacent homes. Meanwhile, the family business continues to struggle, and Robyn asks Meri about her surrogacy offer.
Four Lives of Kody's Wives
Since leaving Utah, the wives have settled into separate lives. Janelle continues her weight-loss battle. Robyn keeps the family business afloat. Meri repairs her relationship with Mariah, and Christine rethinks her career.
Big Boy Panties!
Snags in the building process threaten to ruin the Browns' dreams of being in all four houses by Christmas. Meanwhile, Aspyn and Mariah discuss college plans, and one wife might jump ship on the family business.
Odd Wife Out
With builders putting the finishing touches on their new homes, one major hurdle still remains -- closing on their mortgages. Will all four wives be able to afford their homes or will one of them be left with tears?
Christmas Surprise
The Browns celebrate Christmas a week late in hopes of getting everybody moved into their new houses, but will the extra time be enough? Meanwhile, Kody challenges his wives to a contest, and Robyn has a special gift for Kody.
Robyn's Secret
In hopes of establishing their new homes, the family decides to bury a time capsule to symbolize putting down their roots. Later, the Browns hold their first church service since moving in, and Robyn reveals a shocking secret.
Polygamy Questions Answered
The viewers take control as the Browns are put to the test answering questions. What do the teens really think of the family dress code? Which mom is the strictest? All the behind-the-scenes details are revealed.
A Wife Decides
In an attempt to move forward, the Brown’s celebrate by burning the bag Kody used to go between each house. Meanwhile, Janelle hits a plateau with her weight loss, and Kody and Meri make a decision on Robyn's surrogacy offer.
Sister Wives On the Ropes
Tensions run high when the Browns stand their ground at a debate with outspoken anti-polygamists, including Christine's estranged aunt. Later, Meri and Kody receive some financial news that could affect Mariah's college plans.
Polygamist Marriage Therapy
The Browns travel to a couples retreat to tackle their relationship issues head on. After a meditation session that barely eases the emotional stress, they finally make a discovery on the root cause of their internal conflicts.
Sister Wives Tell All
The Brown family is back on the couch and ready to tell all in a revealing hour-long reunion special. Kody, Meri, Christine, Janelle and Robyn sit down with NBC’s Tamron Hall to set the record straight .
Mother-in-Law Invasion
It’s Mother’s Day and Kody’s mothers-in-law are visiting, nine moms in all. Kody makes Mother’s Day breakfast. The wives discuss how to pay for their kids starting college and how to improve their relationships.
Boys Night Out
As Kody turned toward Mormon Fundamentalism, his friend Brett turned away. Now Kody and Brett are ready to rekindle their bro-mance. Meri’s panic about her future empty nest grows as Mariah’s graduation approaches.
Polygamist Flash Mob
It’s Mariah and Aspyn’s graduation day, and Meri has a complete meltdown. Later, the Browns throw a party for the girls, featuring a “polygamist flash mob." There’s even a fortune teller who sees a fifth wife in Kody’s future.
While the Wives are Away...
The wives take a road trip to San Francisco without Kody! They decide to work on their relationships by going dress shopping for their commitment celebration. And with the women gone, Kody is home alone with 17 kids.
Browns in Crisis
The Browns get a scare when Truely falls ill. While preparing for Mariah’s going away party, Truely’s health worsens, and Christine learns that she has a deteriorating condition and needs to be hospitalized immediately.
Tragedy in the Family
With the commitment celebration just weeks away, the Browns need to kick the plans into high gear. They meet with a party planner, but their efforts are interrupted by a sudden family tragedy -- the second in two months.
Celebration Countdown
The Browns are preparing for their long-awaited Commitment Celebration. Tensions and tempers flare after a disastrous dress rehearsal, leaving Kody and his wives wondering if all their hard work and planning will pay off.
The Commitment Celebration
After months of planning, there’s just hours to go, but the dresses are not ready, the lights are not strung and guests are on their way. A surprise organized by the teens caps the celebration of four marriages into one family.
Sister Wives Tell All 2
The Brown family sits down with NBC's Tamron Hall to dish about everything that happened on camera and behind the scenes on the latest season.
Meri Drops a Bomb
The Browns have a meeting with a potential investor for their jewelry line. Christine’s daughter Mykelti brings a boyfriend home. Lastly, Meri drops a bombshell that threatens her close relationship with one sister wife.
Polygamists in a Shark Tank
The Browns' jewelry business is beginning to overwhelm the wives, and they make a presentation to try and secure investors. Also, Robyn wants to have time for another baby and Meri wants to go back to school.
The Big Decision
As they attempt to secure investors for their business, a wife’s mistake may have cost them the deal. Later, Meri heads to Utah and catches up with a childhood friend, and Janelle continues her weight loss journey.
Vegas Surprise
A Vegas-themed, surprise party is planned for Kody to thank him for all he's done for the family. During the planning, each person shares how the family has grown, and keeping the big surprise from being spoiled is a challenge.
Growing Up Polygamist
The Brown teens reveal how they deal with dating, college and the uncertainties of their future as potential polygamists. Meanwhile, Janelle has a battle of her own when she hits a plateau on her weight loss journey.
Four Wives in Two RVs
The Browns hit the road for a Spring Break trip along historic Route 66 and meet up with a non-Mormon polygamist family in Missouri. Fond memories are made along the way, but close RV quarters may lead to flaring tempers.
From Monogamy to Polygamy
The Browns reach the last stop on their road trip and meet a Christian polygamist family, the Richards. Religion isn't the only difference between them, however, as the Richards operate on rigidity and discipline.
Every Brown Revealed
Kody, with his wives and children, compile photos and videos that offer a new understanding of the family. Insightful details and shocking secrets emerge to give an even deeper look into what makes this family so extraordinary.
Tell All
No topic is off limits as Kody and his wives tackle all of the tough and uncomfortable questions about the season. The older kids enter the mix to reveal a new interest in Logan's life.
The Hardest Parts of Love
Robyn’s son Dayton goes into surgery in a risky attempt to fix an eyelid damaged in an ATV accident. Christine’s daughter Mykelti applies for an internship with a fashion designer, and Madison moves to Utah to start college.
A Family Meltdown
The Browns begin a road trip to meet another polygamist family. They check in on Christine’s mother who has plans of moving to Vegas. Next, they visit their old home in Utah and are overwhelmed by past emotions.
Courting Another Wife
The blow up between Kody and Christine continues as they approach their final destination. Later, the Browns meet another polygamist family, the Colliers, and discuss the idea of the Colliers courting another wife.
One More Woman in Kody's Life
Christine’s two oldest daughters, Aspyn and Mykelti, are moving out while her mother Annie is moving in! How will Kody handle having his mother-in-law around all the time?
Anthropologists Move In
The Browns have agreed to do something they have never done before and allow two anthropology students to live with them for several days to get an unfiltered look at their polygamist lifestyle.
First a Verdict, Then a Lawyer
The Browns begin to worry about whether the anthropology students will see them as a healthy family or completely dysfunctional. And on top this stress, Meri makes a momentous decision that will change the Brown family forever.
Divorce
The bombshell Meri dropped is real and it’s happening now. Ripples of shock spread through the family as each wife learns what Meri is doing. Nothing like this has ever happened before in the Brown family.
Tell All
Tamron Hall sits down with Kody Brown and the Sister Wives to discuss the most explosive season of Sister Wives yet. No topic is off limits as the family opens up about the unexpected development that has everyone talking.
A Secret Marriage & Sister Wives Unseen
Many new questions arise following the official divorce of Kody and Meri, and we look at the most-dramatic, shocking and raw Tell All moments of the series.
Wrestling with Adoption
Meri is emotional as she tries to tell the kids about the marriage license shift to Robyn. But the next step is really the most important: Kody wants to adopt Robyn’s kids from her first marriage.
All About Janelle
Janelle is the only of Kody’s wives who did not grow up in a polygamist church and she shares new details about how she was introduced to polygamy, along with her feelings at gaining a new Sister.
Marriage Counseling Texas Style
Christine and Kody turn an anniversary trip to Galveston, Texas, into intensive couples therapy in an effort to improve their relationship. Also, the family meets with their lawyer to start the process of adopting Robyn’s kids.
All About Christine
This one's all about Christine! She reveals the things she never wanted to talk about at all and what she was really thinking during the most memorable moments of the past five years.
Just Trying to Stay Afloat
The Sister Wives decide to race in a cardboard boat regatta at an annual pirate festival in Las Vegas. Janelle’s family will build one cardboard boat, and Christine and Robyn’s families will build another.
More Girls Than Kody Can Handle?
Kody admits that he relates better to his boys than his young girls. He does want to improve this though, so he decides to take five of the youngest girls off his wives' hands for a few days.
Robyn's Big Announcement
This is a big week! The adoption of Robyn’s kids is coming to a head as the Browns sign official paperwork with their lawyer. Only one thing stands in their way now... a judge.
A Judge Decides
Finally, the Browns have the court hearing where Kody will learn if he can adopt Robyn’s oldest three kids. And Janelle’s oldest daughter, Madison, has a stunning announcement.
Chaos in the Cul-de-Sac
The Browns set out to celebrate the judge’s decision to allow Kody to adopt Robyn’s first three kids. What starts as a simple party turns into a huge event for 60 people. This is the famous "Brown chaos" at its best and worst.
A Boy or a Girl?
The Browns are taking the biggest journey of their lives. They are all going to Alaska and they are bringing Logan’s new girlfriend too. And Kody and Robyn reveal the sex of their new baby to the family!
Meri Catfished
The Browns continue their family vacation in Alaska, and in one of the most stunning and emotional twists ever on Sister Wives, Meri admits to her family that she’s been involved with a man online.
Tell All
After a season of change, conflict and stunning confessions, the Brown family sets the record straight. From Robyn’s pregnancy to Meri’s catfishing bombshell, nothing is off limits in the most revealing Sister Wives tell all yet.
Catfishing Fallout
The Sister Wives are reeling from Meri’s recent admission that she became involved with someone online who she thought was a man, but turned out to be a woman.
Pawn Shops and Polygamy Perks
Meri and Kody try to get back to normal life after their recent face-off about the catfishing incident. Meanwhile, Christine’s daughters Mykelti and Aspyn are leaving the apartment they shared.
Confessions
Meri is not over the trauma of the recent catfishing incident and decides to attempt a therapy session with Janelle, hoping to work through conflicts from long ago. Janelle is nervous that the therapy might open up old wounds.
Thanksgiving: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Meri and Janelle attempt another step forward in their effort to get along better by decorating for the big Thanksgiving family dinner together. But their first planning session starts off rocky.
Unforgiven
Meri hopes a gift for Kody will help make amends after the catfishing incident. Madison goes wedding dress shopping and finds the one. Mariah distances herself from Meri and the polygamist church.
Baby Sister Is Born!
Robyn's baby is due now and she's worried about the possibility of a breached birth. She and Kody go for one more ultrasound to check on Baby Sister, while Madison goes to be fitted for her wedding gown.
Meri Makes Amends
The whole Brown family is preparing for an epic trip to Hawaii, but Robyn is nervous about travelling with her newborn, Ariella. Meanwhile Meri and Janelle continue their therapy.
Kody: Behind the Scenes
It’s usually all about the Sister Wives, but this week they turn their focus on Kody revealing some of his biggest secrets. They open up about why he became a polygamist and why he agreed to go public with his illegal life.
Hawaiian Vacation Erupts
This is not the idyllic Hawaiian vacation the Browns were expecting. They fight about parking cars and then beach umbrella placement turns into another battle.
It's Worse Than We Thought
As the Browns are busy prepping for Madison's wedding, Mykelti drops a bomb of her own. And while Kody tries to mend fences between Meri and Mariah, he realizes that his own relationship with his first wife is still in shambles.
Kody Takes Responsibility
Madison and Mykelti are in a race to the altar, and Kody tries to convince Mariah to forgive Meri for the catfishing incident.
He Pops the Question
Madison lays out the plans for her wedding. Janelle and Meri's therapist pushes them to take a terrifying next step in their struggling relationship, and the Brown's family may be growing again after a special proposal.
Embarrassing the Sister Wives
This is not your average polygamist bridal shower. A windstorm wreaks havoc, Madison receives the embarrassing gifts her mother dreaded, and wedding preparations go awry.
The Dress Doesn't Fit
Mykelti and Tony are announcing their engagement! The whole family has to get to Montana, and when the mother of the bride, Janelle, talks about going fishing in the nearby river, Maddie melts down.
Maddie Gets Married
Madison Brown is getting married! This is the first wedding of all the Sister Wives' children and it's absolutely stunning.
Guide to Wedded Bliss
Relive special moments from three Brown family weddings. Robyn and Kody get married as the other wives help celebrate. The entire family takes part in a commitment ceremony. Plus, Kody and Janelle's daughter Maddie says "I do" at the wedding altar.
Another Catfishing
Meri revisits the catfishing situation, and her new details lead to a reckoning with Kody. Mariah makes a huge announcement.
A Shocking Revelation
Meri's only daughter Mariah makes a stunning announcement. Then the whole family heads to a mountain resort where Meri struggles to connect with Mariah, who is still angry about the recent catfishing.
The Newlyweds vs The Browns
The Brown family decides to play a game to see who knows each other better; the newlyweds, the newly-engaged older kids, or Kody and his 78 years of marriage to four wives.
Meri Moving?
Mykelti brings Tony's family home to meet her parents, but there's one small problem...they don't speak English! Then, Meri and Christine's mom Annie go to Utah for a potential business opportunity.
Meri's Crazy Idea
Meri has big news about the bed and breakfast she wants to buy, but it's definitely not what the Browns were expecting. Then, Mykelti's wedding rehearsal doesn't go quite as smoothly as planned.
PolygaMexicamist Wedding
Mykelti's polygamist family ties the knot with Tony's Mexican Catholic family through a one-of-a-kind winter wedding! It's freezing cold. Christine forgets to bring Kody's shirts. And they even beat bride and groom piñatas!
Meeting Mariah's Girlfriend
Mariah and her girlfriend are going to the March for Women in Washington, DC. She invites Meri and Janelle to go, too, but Kody doesn't like the idea.
Risking Arrest
The Browns are distraught that the Utah legislature is voting to strengthen the laws against polygamy. Friends are planning a protest march, but if the Browns go back to Utah they could be arrested.
The Truth Comes Out
Janelle's house is all joy as Maddie has her baby shower. But Christine is devastated when Ysabel's x-rays show that her scoliosis is worsening and surgery is imminent. In desperation they turn to unproven alternative treatments.
The Longest Labor
Meri takes Kody to check out the B&B she wants to buy, and Janelle's daughter, Maddie, goes into labor. She's doing a home birth with no epidural and it's a long and painful birth.
Confronting Meri
Tensions emerge as Meri finds out that all the wives were at the birth of the grandchild, except her. Intense therapy sessions fail to resolve the hurt, so Christine confronts Meri with some brutal truths.
Game Night!
It's game night at the Browns and it's about to get a little crazy. The family gets competitive as Mykelti and Gwendlyn host Sister Wives trivia. There's punishments for the losers, so the stakes are high!
Tell All: Part 1
In part one of Sister Wives Tell All, nothing is off limits as the Browns discuss this season's jaw-dropping moments. Has Meri's dream of buying a B&B driven the family even further apart? With Utah's tough new polygamy law, can the Browns ever go home?
Tell All: Part 2
In the dramatic conclusion of Sister Wives Tell All, Paedon reveals why he refused to join the rest of the family to protest Utah's new polygamy law, and the adults discuss how Kody and Meri's marriage is affecting the family.
Polygamy 101
The Sister Wives still get asked a ton of questions about polygamy. How do they feel about their kids not wanting to be polygamists? Do some polygamists sleep in the same bed? Their answers are funny, emotional and often shocking.
Meri, On Her Own...
Meri's offer on the bed and breakfast is accepted! But she doesn't the cash for the down payment and asks the family for help. Kody steps up, but later reneges, leaving Meri to come up with the money on her own.
Sister Wife Secrets
Meri finds a way to buy the bed and breakfast she wants without Kody or her sister wives' help. Then, when Janelle hears that Meri closed on the Bed and Breakfast from a stranger, it precipitates another confrontation.
Kody Wants Out
Mitch and Aspyn announce their engagement and the race is on to find a venue! Then, the whole family goes to Utah to help with the official opening of Meri's bed and breakfast. Kody drops a hint of some major changes ahead.
Kody's Shocking Move
Aspyn goes wedding dress shopping but after the fun, Kody drops a huge bombshell. He tells his wives they need to sell their houses and move. Janelle digs in her heels. She's not going to do this to her kids.
Mariah's Big Announcement
Christine and Meri try to recover the fun relationship they had years ago. Kody and Christine go to check out Flagstaff, AZ. Mariah has something big to announce to the family. Meanwhile Janelle talks to her kids about the move.
Flagstaff Flirtation
Blocked by some of his wives from moving to Utah, Kody pitches Flagstaff, AZ. He takes Meri to look at land and starts to tell the kids. Mitch and Aspyn prepare for the wedding, but some younger kids have a meltdown about moving.
Divided We Move
The Browns go to Flagstaff, AZ, to look at properties and they are split. Robyn and Christine prefer one, and Meri and Kody another. Janelle is the tie breaker, and her decision is surprising.
Aspyn's Royal Wedding
Aspyn and Mitch are getting married with bagpipes, kilts and lots of flower girls! It's a perfect day but the officiant has lost his voice and the Browns are stressing because they have to move to Flagstaff, AZ, within a month!
Kody's Secret Plan
The Sister Wives announce to the kids that they've bought land in Flagstaff, AZ, and they plan to move there within a month. Kody secretly has plans drawn up for one giant polygamist house.
Moving Meltdowns
Kody sees the plans for his one giant polygamist house and loves them, but will his wives? Just weeks away from leaving their homes in Las Vegas, tensions run high. Robyn presses Kody to settle down, and Gabe walks out.
Leaving Las Vegas
The Brown family is finally moving to Flagstaff, AZ. Moving day is chaotic, and the dream they are chasing is becoming a nightmare. There's rays of hope, but mostly it's tears as they face an uncertain future.
Tell All: Part 1
In Part 1, the Browns are left reeling as frank discussion leads to new insights and emotional meltdowns. Will the family ever settle down in one location? Did Meri's bed and breakfast further damage her relationship with Kody?
Tell All: Part 2
In the continuation of the most moving Sister Wives Tell All yet, the looming question from part 1 is finally answered; Was Meri's desire to buy the Utah bed and breakfast a way out of the family for good?
Kicked Out
It's the Sister Wives' first day unpacking after moving the whole family to Flagstaff, Arizona. It's pouring rain and the neighbors at Meri's rental have called the police. Was this move a mistake?
Happier Alone?
When angry neighbors drive Meri out of Flagstaff, even Kody starts to wonder if the move might be a mistake. The houses in Vegas are not selling and the family is drowning in rents and mortgages. At least the pond on their land gets the kids excited.
Lonely In Flagstaff
Meri returns to Flagstaff but still feels alone. When she meets the other Sister Wives for lunch, old tensions bubble to the surface. Meanwhile Kody has a plan to reunite the family.
Four Wives, One House?
On Christmas Eve, Kody finally presents to his family his pitch for all four wives to live in one big house. Janelle actually likes the idea, but Christine is dead set against it. Merry Christmas!
A Not So Merry Christmas
It's Christmas and the family is divided over Kody's idea to live in one house. There's a big surprise when a pregnancy is revealed. Then the family confronts the fact that their houses in Vegas aren't selling. Their finances are at a breaking point.
An Awkward Valentine's Day
Kody pushes the idea of building one big house, but the Sister Wives are divided. Then it's Valentine's Day a very awkward holiday for a polygamist. Lastly, at Kody's birthday party, Mariah and her girlfriend show up with a major announcement!
Why Not One House?
Janelle moves (again!) to be closer to her Sister Wives. Kody won't let go of his dream to live all under one roof but the wives can't agree to do it. Robyn wonders if they have failed as polygamists if they can't live together.
Doubting Polygamy
Kody tells his friend Kyle, a polygamist whose first wife left him, that he's feeling jaded about polygamy. Kody's wives are refusing to all live under one roof, and the roller-coaster ride of houses sold, lost and stalled has everyone at a boiling point.
This Land Is Your Land...or Hers?
Robyn, Meri and Kody have a huge fight over who will get which piece of land. Janelle worries the whole family won't get access to the pond. Tempers flare, and everyone is lashing out at everyone else in the worst fight the family has ever had.
A Breaking Point
Just as Robyn's family has adjusted to Flagstaff, they learn that the owner is selling their rental house. They have 60 days to leave. Robyn and Kody fight in front of the kids over it, and Aurora has a full-on panic attack -- perhaps her worst ever.
Being Gay and Religious
The Sister Wives visit Mariah and her fiancee, Audrey, in Chicago. Meri opens up about how badly she behaved when Mariah first came out as gay, and Mariah confesses about her struggles growing up gay in their polygamist church.
Robyn vs. Kody
Robyn has only 28 days to find a new rental home. There are none available, and tensions run high as Kody insists they buy. Not wanting to slow down building homes on Coyote Pass, Robyn refuses. It's an impasse.
The Heat Is On
A frightened Meri prepares to evacuate as a forest fire heads toward her home. Robyn is days away from losing her rental, and tensions are high with Kody. Also, Madison is having contractions and thinks the baby is coming tonight!
Baby Steps
Maddie's labor is a false alarm, so Kody heads back to Flagstaff. Kody and Robyn are at wits' end over their struggle to close on her house. Then, Kody and Meri head to their therapist in Vegas, where the brutal truth comes out.
Two Moms, Their Daughter, and a Baby
Kody and Robyn are struggling with the bank as the mortgage process is not designed for plural marriage. Then, Maddie's water breaks at the mall. Evie K is born, but when she has problems breathing, an ambulance is called.
Being Strong or Being a Bitch
Janelle gathers Kody and the wives to talk about their increasingly tense family dynamic. Kody gets honest and says he doesn't want to advocate for polygamy anymore, and Robyn and Christine open up about their own insecurities as they question everything.
Felons No More
The Browns visit their polygamist friends to discuss the sudden and exciting possibility that polygamy will be decriminalized in Utah. The car trip to get there is a mess, but once there, the excitement is palpable. Could the family relocate back to Utah?
Robyn the Peacemaker
Mariah and Audrey are in town and share an exciting announcement with the family. Robyn tries to help Kody patch things up with Meri after their big fight on the property, but Kody pushes back and doesn't seem interested in fixing things.
The Basement Wife
Robyn questions why Christine said the family "hates" her when they all gather. Mariah and Audrey look at wedding venues, and they say that anyone who disapproves of their same-sex marriage isn't invited. Then, COVID-19 fears sweep the country.
Polygamists in a Pandemic
Kody and the wives struggle to adapt to the pandemic as a polygamous family. Robyn is terrified for her children's health, and Janelle tearfully tells Kody to stay away. As he decides where he'll quarantine, Kody teaches the kids how to save toilet paper.
Different Wives, Different Rules
Utah has decriminalized polygamy, and Christine toys with the idea of moving back. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases are rising, and Arizona goes into lockdown. Janelle tells Kody to stop coming over, and the whole family grapples with how to handle it all.
Birthday Breakdown
It's the month of birthdays in the Brown family, but COVID-19 has disrupted celebrations. With Kody and Meri not communicating, he's surprised to learn that Mariah and Audrey have gone to run the B&B to protect Meri's mom.
Can I Light You Up?
Kody finally returns to Janelle's house, but the larger family conflict over COVID-19 rules continues to grow. Then, it's Kody and Meri's 30th anniversary, and Kody shows no interest in rekindling a romance, despite Meri's intense interest.
A Family Stuck
The Brown family is having problems communicating, and when Janelle sets out to resolve things, it's apparent that maybe some things can't be fixed. Then, Robyn opens up to Kody about having more children.
Polygamy Hell
The wives take sides, and conflict grows over Kody's COVID-19 rules. Janelle's efforts to improve communication reveal that Kody is losing faith in his wives ever getting along. Christine makes a shocking confession that could impact the entire family.
Everything's Upside Down
The pandemic is pulling the Brown family apart, and tensions rise. Kody refuses to travel with Christine for Ysabel's surgery. Then, Christine gathers the wives for a pitch to move back to Utah, which ends in tears as she questions her marriage to Kody.
There's No Me in Polygamy
After rejecting Christine's idea of moving back to Utah, Kody checks in with Janelle and Robyn. Then, Kody says he now wants his own lot on the property, and the family discusses the possibility of spending the holidays apart.
Four Wives, Three Fires
Janelle's kids have strong opinions about Kody's COVID rules, and Kody makes a surprise visit to Meri's. Then, Kody organizes an outdoor get-together for the whole family -- their first time seeing each other in months.
Not Social but Very Distant
The wives come to a major decision about the property lots. Christine is leaving to take Ysabel to New Jersey for surgery, but Kody's refusal to go leaves Christine angry. Then, a member of the family has a big announcement.
Cistern Wives
Meri and Janelle talk through old wounds after the family spins off in four directions: Christine takes Ysabel to have surgery in New Jersey, Janelle helps out while Evie gets foot surgery in North Carolina, Meri is in Utah, and Kody and Robyn stay home.
Sad Sorry Lonely Little People
Christine and Kody's daughter Ysabel has surgery in New Jersey to correct her scoliosis. The recovery is far more intense than anyone expected, and Kody's absence upsets Christine.
No Head Wife
Christine questions why a nanny is allowed around Robyn's kids when her family is not, so Kody produces a long list of COVID rules that the nanny follows. Janelle thinks some of it is ridiculous, but the wives wonder why they didn't get this list sooner.
Choosing Kids Over Kody
Janelle's kids blow up and call Kody's COVID rules "stupid." Later, at a family meeting to plan the holidays, Kody tries to persuade some of his wives to stay in town and follow his rules. Janelle walks out on him, angry and cursing.
Two Cliques
The Brown family is more divided than ever. Christine and Janelle are each forced to choose between seeing Kody or seeing their older children. Robyn and Meri are following his COVID rules, so they can have Thanksgiving with Kody.
The Teflon Queen
Kody faces off with his sons Gabe and Garrison, and they trade blame over COVID restrictions. Then, Janelle suffers a huge loss as Christmas is approaching. The family hopes they will all test negative and finally be together.
The Beginning of the End
After a family gathering, the Brown family has their first COVID exposure. A conversation with Kody is the last straw for Christine, and when he returns to her house, he finds his belongings boxed in the garage.
One on One: Part 1
The Browns sit down individually to talk about their most contentious season yet. Kody, Christine and Meri answer burning questions about the current state of their relationships, and the rest of the family discusses the challenges brought on by COVID.
One on One: Part 2
The Brown family continues to speak one-on-one with host Sukanya Krishnan about the highs and lows of last year. Christine discusses being a basement wife, while Robyn reveals her struggle for acceptance within the family.
One on One: Part 3
In this final episode of one-on-one interviews, Kody and Christine share shocking news that will change the family dynamic forever as the other wives weigh in on how it affects their future.
It's Over
Janelle tests positive for COVID-19, and Kody confides in Robyn about his troubles with Christine. Then, Kody and Christine sit down to have a tense discussion about the future of their marriage, which leaves Christine feeling empowered and Kody defeated.
Is There a Favorite Wife?
While Janelle's household fights through COVID-19, Ysabel has exciting news about her future. Then, Christine reveals her plans to move to Salt Lake City with Truely as Kody struggles to let go.
The Labors of Life
As schools begin to open up, Janelle challenges Kody about getting things back to normal. Then, Christine travels to St. George, Utah, to be with Mykelti as she gives birth, and Meri suffers a devastating loss.
And Then There Were Three
Janelle makes a major decision about her living situation without telling Kody. The family disagrees about the kids returning back to school. Then, Christine gathers her sister wives to reveal that she's divorcing Kody.
The Last Family Gathering
Kody worries about tight quarters after touring Janelle's new RV, and Meri feels hurt when Kody suggests she move away to run the bed and breakfast full time. Then, the family reunites for Ysabel's graduation party with a bittersweet celebration.
Telling Truely
As Ysabel packs up for college, Gwendlyn opens up about her sexuality. Christine reveals her moving timeline, and Kody pushes back. Then, after an overheard conversation, Christine tells Truely about the divorce.
The Failed Priest
Kody feels conflicted officiating a wedding while going through a divorce. Christine and Janelle are floored as Kody breaks COVID protocols for his friend but not his family. Then, Kody and Christine argue over selling her house and the custody agreement.
Hang on With Me
Kody deals with the divorce fallout as Christine prepares to leave Flagstaff. Meri and Robyn have a heart-to-heart about the future of the family, and Ysabel heads off to college.
A Polygamist Divorce
After dropping off Ysabel in North Carolina, Christine tells her emotional sister wives that her house is under contract and she's moving to Utah in a week. Then, Kody reveals that he no longer considers himself married to Meri.
The Knife in the Kidneys
Christine's big announcement that she's leaving in a week causes chaos as Robyn questions her future relationship with her former sister wife and Kody explodes. As they all try to pick up the pieces, Janelle's RV lifestyle hits another obstacle.
The Worst Goodbye
Christine reveals that she's open to getting married again someday. Janelle frustrates Kody when she makes another change to her living situation. After packing up Christine's house, Mykelti urges the family to get together for one last awkward goodbye.
Life After Polygamy
Christine and Kody have a final battle about a snowblower on her way out the door to move to Utah. When Christine's house sale falls through, Kody wants Janelle to buy it, much to her dismay.
Coronapocalypse
Now that Christine has left the family, big problems with Kody and Janelle's marriage bubble to the surface. Before they can address them, however, Kody and Robyn both get COVID-19. Robyn ends up in the hospital wondering if she's going to survive.
Which Wife Is Next?
While Christine settles into her new life in Utah, the remaining wives and Kody have another tense conversation at Robyn's. Janelle feels Kody is making her choose between him and her kids, and they reach a breaking point.
One on One: Part 1
The Brown family sits down individually to discuss the challenges they have faced over the past year. Kody and Christine give insight about their separation, while Meri learns of an instance when Kody thought about reconciling.
One on One: Part 2
As the sit-downs continue, the Browns reveal difficulties that go back decades, including a short time where Janelle left the family. The family discusses Kody's meltdown, and Robyn shares anger over the lack of support from her sister wives.
One on One: Part 3
In this final episode of one-on-one interviews, Kody is confronted with the question of whether he has a "favorite wife." Then, Kody and Janelle open up about the conflict over holidays and reveal the status of their relationship.
No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Christine has moved, but the fallout from her divorce remains. Janelle, Meri and Robyn struggle to plan the upcoming holidays as the family continues to be divided. Then, things get tense when Kody and Christine sit down for the first time since she left.
Thanks for Nothing
Christine and Kody struggle to keep things cordial. Then, Kody regrets the family being separated at Thanksgiving, and Paedon updates Christine on a situation between the kids and Robyn. While Aurora gets her ears pierced, Kody reveals part of his past.
Throwing Stones in Glass Houses
Kody vents to friends about his anger over his divorce. Janelle's sons are still not talking to Kody, and the family may celebrate another holiday separately. A discussion about Christmas blows up into the worst fight Janelle and Kody have ever had.
A Deal With the Devil
Kody confides in a friend who has also gone through a polygamist divorce, and he contemplates giving up on plural marriage. While Janelle is still reeling from the huge fight she had with Kody, the family once again celebrates Christmas separately.
When the Going Gets Tough
The Browns discuss how things went over Christmas. Janelle confesses to Christine that she doesn't know if her marriage can be fixed. Robyn and Meri try to dissect what went wrong over the years and reveal that Kody was not always equal with his time.
The Understatement of the Year
Christine reveals she's hired a matchmaker. Meri makes plans to move her business but worries about how Robyn will take the news. Janelle meets with Kody for the first time since their huge fight and asks if he still wants a plural marriage.
Throwing in the Towel
Janelle meets with Christine and reveals that she doesn't want to be married anymore. Meri nervously tells Robyn that she's moving her clothing business to Parowan, Utah, and will spend less time in Flagstaff, believing Kody is done with her.
The Writing Is on the Wall
Kody takes Janelle out for her birthday and talks about wanting to start over. Meri reveals to Kody that she's moving her clothing business to Utah but not giving up on their relationship, and his reaction is worse than she expected.
Battle Lines Are Drawn
Janelle, Christine and their older kids gather for dinner, and things get intense as they express their frustrations about Kody and Robyn. Then, Christine celebrates her ex-anniversary with friends.
Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Christine is excited to celebrate her first Easter since divorcing Kody. Janelle says her life is also better without Kody but reveals she would consider polygamy again. After learning Aurora is interested in a boy, Meri reflects on marrying so young.
Airing the Dirty Laundry
Christine is ecstatic when Mykelti tells her she's having twins. Then, Meri reveals that while out for their anniversary, Kody finally admitted he no longer wants a relationship with her, and she is forced to consider ending her marriage for good.
Can't See the Forest for the Trees
Christine throws a 1950s-themed party for her 50th birthday and admits she's dating again. Kody checks out Janelle's new apartment but realizes she's planning a future without him. Meri worries about big changes in her life with both the B&B and Kody.
The Elephant in the Room
Kody and Robyn reunite with Janelle and Christine on a family video call to reveal the gender of Mykelti's twins. In Parowan, Meri continues to struggle with the decision about her marriage. Then, Christine and Janelle head out on a road trip to Idaho.
It's Always Darkest Before Dawn
Christine talks with her brothers about her newfound happiness and hopes to inspire Janelle, but Janelle won't let go of the past. At Coyote Pass, Robyn is devastated when she learns that this is finally the end of the road for Meri and Kody.
One on One: Part 1
The Browns tackle the biggest questions from this season. Kody reveals if he's ever been in love with the wives, Christine discusses Kody being jealous of her relationship with Janelle, and Janelle opens up about her physical relationship with Kody.
One on One: Part 2
The Brown family continues to speak one-on-one with host Sukanya Krishnan. Meri shares the events leading up to her separation from Kody, while Christine reveals a shocking story involving Kody melting down his wedding ring.
Sister Wives
Genres
Reality, Families, Unique Lifestyles
Episodes
18 Seasons Available (217 Episodes)
Release Year
2010
About This Series
With four wives and 18 children, the Brown household has more than their fair share of family drama. Kody Brown and his wives share an intimate glimpse into both the challenges and the joys at the heart of this unconventional family structure.
Cast and Crew
Starring: Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, Kody Brown, Meri Brown, Robyn Brown
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