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s20e19 · 2026-02-02
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Sister Wives
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Sister Wives explores the complex daily life of a polygamist family. Sister Wives introduces audiences to husband Kody -- along with his three wives; Meri, Janelle and Christine and their combined 13 children -- showing how they 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 between Kody's wives.
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13 this season · 325 totals16e01 There's No Me in Polgamy 2021-11-22 03:00
There's No Me in Polgamy
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.
s16e02 Four Wives, Three Fires 2021-11-29 03:00
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.
s16e03 Not Social But Very Distant 2021-12-06 03:00
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.
s16e04 Cistern Wives 2021-12-13 03:00
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.
s16e05 Sad Sorry Lonely Little People 2021-12-20 03:00
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.
s16e06 No Head Wife 2021-12-27 03:00
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.
s16e07 Choosing Kids Over Kody 2022-01-03 03:00
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.
s16e08 Two Cliques 2022-01-10 03:00
Two Cliques
The Brown family grows more divided than ever; Christine and Janelle must choose between seeing Kody and seeing their older children; Robyn and Meri follow Kody's COVID rules so they can have Thanksgiving with him.
s16e09 The Teflon Queen 2022-01-17 03:00
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.
s16e10 The Beginning of the End 2022-01-24 03:00
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.
s16e11 One on One: Part 1 2022-01-31 03:00
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.
s16e12 One on One: Part 2 2022-02-07 03:00
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.
s16e13 One on One: Part 3 2022-02-21 03:00
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.