Sister Wives
Kody Brown, his four wives Meri, Janelle, Robyn, and Christine, and their combined 17 children attempt to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle. From their unconventional family structure and living arrangements to financial challenges, each half-hour episode exposes the inner workings of a polygamist household, revealing the unexpectedly tight-knit and loving relationships among Kody's wives. The series also captures the intense dynamics surrounding a man juggling three wives while attempting to keep it a secret from the outside world--but the general public is not the only challenge faced by the Brown family unit.
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Kody Brown, his four wives Meri, Janelle, Robyn, and Christine, and their combined 17 children attempt to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle. From their unconventional family structure and living arrangements to financial challenges, each half-hour episode exposes the inner workings of a polygamist household, revealing the unexpectedly tight-knit and loving relationships among Kody's wives. The series also captures the intense dynamics surrounding a man juggling three wives while attempting to keep it a secret from the outside world--but the general public is not the only challenge faced by the Brown family unit.
Season 18 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 1
No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Sun, Aug 20, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 2
Thanks for Nothing
Sun, Aug 27, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 3
Throwing Stones in Glass Houses
Sun, Sep 3, 2023 44 mins
Kody vents to friends about his anger over his divorce. Meanwhile, Janelle's sons are still not talking to Kody, and the family may celebrate another holiday separately. And a discussion about Christmas blows up into the worst fight Janelle and Kody have ever had.
Episode 4
A Deal with the Devil
Sun, Sep 10, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 5
When the Going Gets Tough
Sun, Sep 17, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 6
The Understatement of the Year
Sun, Sep 24, 2023 43 mins
Christine admits to hiring a matchmaker. Meri decides to relocate her business but is concerned about how Robyn will react. Janelle sees Kody for the first time since their heated argument and asks if he still wants a plural marriage.
Episode 7
Throwing in the Towel
Sun, Oct 1, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 8
The Writing Is on the Wall
Sun, Oct 8, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 9
Battle Lines Are Drawn
Sun, Oct 15, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 10
Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Sun, Oct 22, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 11
Airing the Dirty Laundry
Sun, Oct 29, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 12
Can't See the Forest for the Trees
Sun, Nov 5, 2023 43 mins
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.
Episode 13
The Elephant in the Room
Sun, Nov 12, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 14
It's Always Darkest Before Dawn
Sun, Nov 19, 2023 43 mins
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 this is finally the end of the road for Meri and Kody.
Episode 15
One on One: Part 1
Sun, Nov 26, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 16
One on One: Part 2
Sun, Dec 3, 2023 44 mins
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.
Episode 17
One on One: Part 3
Sun, Dec 10, 2023 44 mins
Kody talks about sabotaging his relationship with Robyn, Suki discovers how a personality test might have contributed to the family drama, and Christine reveals her engagement to David.
Episode 18
One on One: Part 4
Sun, Dec 17, 2023
Robyn talks about coming to grips with monogamy and what she needs to do to move forward. Christine welcomes her new fiancé, David, and the couple discusses their engagement.
Episode 19
Christine and David's Wedding Part 1
Sun, Jan 7, 2024 44 mins
Christine Brown has met the love of her life, David Woolley, after years of battling in her poly marriage to Kody. They are getting married after a year of dating. Christine had the wedding of her dreams, set against a gorgeous Utah background.
Episode 20
Christine and David's Wedding Part 2
Sun, Jan 14, 2024 44 mins
Christine Brown and David Woolley are getting married in a lavish ceremony set against the red cliffs of the Utah desert, and you are invited. Christine will finally get the wedding she never had when she became Kody Brown's third wife decades ago.
