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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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17 this season · 325 totals17e01 It's Over 2022-09-12 02:00
It's Over
Janelle tests positive for COVID-19; Kody confides in Robyn about his troubles with Christine; Kody and Christine sit down to have a tense discussion about the future of their marriage, which leaves Christine feeling empowered and Kody defeated.
s17e02 Is There a Favorite Wife? 2022-09-19 02:00
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.
s17e03 The Labors of Life 2022-09-26 02:00
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.
s17e04 And Then There Were Three 2022-10-03 02:00
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.
s17e05 The Last Family Gathering 2022-10-10 02:00
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.
s17e06 Telling Truely 2022-10-17 02:00
Telling Truely
As Ysabel packs up for college, Gwedolyn 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.
s17e07 The Failed Priest 2022-10-24 02:00
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. Kody and Christine argue over selling her house and the custody agreement.
s17e08 Hang on With Me 2022-10-31 02:00
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.
s17e09 A Polygamist Divorce 2022-11-07 03:00
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.
s17e10 The Knife in the Kidneys 2022-11-14 03:00
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.
s17e11 The Worst Goodbye 2022-11-21 03:00
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.
s17e12 Life After Polygamy 2022-11-28 03:00
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.
s17e13 Coronapocalypse 2022-12-05 03:00
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.
s17e14 Which Wife Is Next 2022-12-12 03:00
Which Wife Is Next
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.
s17e15 One on One: Part 1 2022-12-19 03:00
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.
s17e16 One on One: Part 2 2023-01-02 03:00
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.
s17e17 One on One: Part 3 2023-01-09 03:00
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.