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Sister Wives
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Sister Wives
Sister Wives is a TLC reality series following the Brown family as they navigate life as polygamists. It features Kody Brown and his four wives, Meri Brown, Janelle Brown (until December 2022), Christine Brown (who announced in November 2021 that she and Kody were no longer together), and Robyn Brown. Kody has a combined 18 children from his wives. Through the years, viewers have watched the Browns overcome struggles related to polygamy — from not being accepted in society, to dealing with feelings of jealousy and inferiority among the wives, to the logistics of housing and co-existing with so many family members.
- Genres: Reality-TV
- Premiere Date: Sept. 26, 2010
- Cast: Kody Brown, Meri Brown and their one daughter Mariah; Janelle Brown and her six kids with Kody, sons Logan, Hunter, Garrison, and Gabriel, and daughters Madison and Savanah; Christine Brown and her six kids with Kody, daughters Aspyn, Mykelti, Gwendlyn, Ysabel, and Truely, and son Paedon; Robyn Brown and her three children from her first marriage (whom Kody legally adopted), son Dayton, and daughters Aurora and Breanna; Kody and Robyn's two biological children, son Solomon and daughter Ariella.
- Where to Watch: TLC, Discovery+
Read more about Sister Wives on TLC's official site.
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‘Sister Wives’: Inside Robyn and Kody Brown’s $900,000 Flagstaff House
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‘Sister Wives’ Drama: Paedon Might Not Be the Only Brown Kid Not on Board With Christine’s Whirlwind Romance

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Season 19 of ‘Sister Wives’ Appears to Suggest 1 of Christine Brown’s Kids Really Isn’t Ok With Her Relationship

Christine Brown's early relationship with David Woolley is playing out on 'Sister Wives' and footage from that time period suggest Truely Brown wasn't totally cool with everything initially.

by Andrea Francese

Published on November 22, 2024

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‘Sister Wives’ Drama: Kody Brown’s Breakdown Over Meri Brown’s Move — and the Silent Judges Stealing the Scene

Kody Brown's tears flow over Meri Brown's move, but he's being judged by others, and they steal the scene.

by Lucille Barilla

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Is ‘7 Little Johnstons’ Canceled? New Season Premieres in January 2025 on TLC

Liz and Brice struggle with living under her parents' roof, while Anna's choices cause tension in the family in the new season of '7 Little Johnstons.'

by Megan Elliott

‘Sister Wives’ Drama: Kody Brown’s Breakdown Over Meri Brown’s Move — and the Silent Judges Stealing the Scene

Kody Brown's tears flow over Meri Brown's move, but he's being judged by others, and they steal the scene.

by Lucille Barilla

Published on November 22, 2024

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Is ‘7 Little Johnstons’ Canceled? New Season Premieres in January 2025 on TLC

Liz and Brice struggle with living under her parents' roof, while Anna's choices cause tension in the family in the new season of '7 Little Johnstons.'

by Megan Elliott

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‘The Summit’: Beckylee Plots to Eliminate a Rival [Exclusive Clip]

Beckylee has another player in her sights for elimination in the upcoming episode of 'The Summit' on CBS.

by Megan Elliott

‘Seeking Sister Wife’: Nathalia Dumped Garrick in Season 5 Finale, But He’s Already Found Someone New

In the season finale of 'Seeking Sister Wife,' Nathalia dumped Garrick over his relationship with Mariam.

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 29, 2024

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‘Seeking Sister Wife’: Where Are the Merrifields and the Rest of the Season 5 Cast Today?

Get updates on where things stand with Dannielle and Garrick Merrifield, Ashley and Shane Sherwood, and the rest of the 'Seeking Sister Wife' Season 5 cast.

by Megan Elliott

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‘Seeking Sister Wife’ Star Dannielle Merrifield Says She and Garrick Won’t End Up Like ‘Sister Wives’ Family

Dannielle Merrifield shared her take on the failure of 'Sister Wives' star Kody Brown's marriages.

by Megan Elliott

‘Sister Wives’: Movement on the Real Estate Front Has Fans Questioning 1 Wife’s Commitment to Plural Marriage

Christine Brown has just listed the home she paid $520,000 for in 2018 for sale. The decision is an interesting one. 'Sister Wives' fans can't help but wonder what it means. When the deal goes through, only one member of the Brown family will officially own property in Flagstaff. Christine is poised to walk away with a profit, though.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: 3 Times Fans Think the Brown Family Was Absolutely Ridiculous

'Sister Wives' follows the lives of the Browns, a polygamist family living in Flagstaff, Arizona. While the show's premise is great, fans can't help but notice there are more than a few cringeworthy moments. Viewers point to Christine's singing, Robyn's complete lack of boundaries, and the family's constant bickering to be absolutely ridiculous at this point.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Fans Think Robyn Brown Could Be Pregnant

Robyn Brown is Kody Brown's most recent and youngest wife. She is also the only wife who seems interested in expanding her family further. In the most recent season of 'Sister Wives,' Robyn sat down with Kody and discussed the possibility of having another baby. Now, fans think she could be expecting. Still, there is no concrete evidence of a pregnancy.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Defends Kody Brown Amid RV Debate

Janelle Brown might be roughing in an RV, but she doesn't want fans and followers to feel bad for her. In fact, the 'Sister Wives' star wants the exact opposite. She recently took to Instagram to share an update on her living situation and clapped back at a follower who said she was "disturbed" that Janelle was "basically homeless."

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Fans Divided On Janelle and Kody’s Relationship

'Sister Wives' fans aren't sure what to make of Kody Brown and Janelle Brown. Some think they have a sweet relationship, while others feel she's a fool to stay.

by John Wolfe

‘Sister Wives’ Fans Think Meri Brown Looks Happier Than She Has in Years

Kody Brown and his four wives, Meri Brown, Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and Robyn Brown are currently calling Flagstaff home. 'Sister Wives' fas are convinced that several of Kody's wives want to leave the state, and they think one already has. Fans have noticed that Meri looks happier and healthier after spending most of her time in Utah.

by Andrea Francese

3 Reasons Why ‘Sister Wives’ Fans Dislike Robyn Brown

Viewers and followers have criticized each member of the 'Sister Wives' cast at some point. Still, some family members are more universally disliked than others. Fans of the series largely hate Robyn Brown. They think she's manipulative and didn't have pure intentions when she joined the Brown family.

by Andrea Francese

Before ‘Sister Wives’: What Was Kody Brown’s Job?

Kody Brown has four wives and eighteen children, and fifteen of those children were born before 'Sister Wives' premiered on TLC in 2010. While Kody insisted he had plenty of money to go around before TLC, no one is entirely sure what he did for a living before the family's reality TV show or what he's currently doing to bring in income.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Is Janelle’s Big Move Proof That Polygamy Doesn’t Work for the Browns?

Janelle Brown has taken herself out of Flagstaff, Arizona's blistering real estate market. The mother of six has opted not to rent another house after her recent landlord sold the property she was living in. Instead, she'll be living in an RV on undeveloped land. Fans think Janelle's move is proof that her sister wives aren't looking out for her.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Reveals Her New Living Accommodations, Fans Are Convinced She’ll Hate It

Janelle Brown is giving up a house and moving into an RV. Janelle will park the RV on the family's 12-acre Coyote Pass property. While Janelle is excited about the decision, 'Sister Wives' fans think she may have been off more than she can chew.

by Andrea Francese

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3 ‘Sister Wives’ Spinoffs That Fans Would Totally Watch

'Sister Wives' has not yet been renewed for a 16th season. Fans of the series would happily watch more from the Brown family, but they'd be more excited for a potential spinoff. Fans think a series focusing on Meri's bed and breakfast could do well. They'd also love to see more from Mariah and Audrey, and they'd happily watch one of the sister wives navigate spiritual divorce.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Sister Wives’: Has Meri Brown Permanently Moved to Utah?

'Sister Wives' fans have long suspected that Meri Brown isn't involved with Browns' family life. In fact, they think her inclusion in family events is strictly for show. Now, there is reason to believe Meri has moved away from Kody Brown and her three sister wives. Is it true, though?

by Andrea Francese

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‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Once Revealed That Housekeeping Differences Led to Drama Between the Wives

Janelle Brown and Kody Brown have been married for nearly 30 years. The couple has six children, but three other women are involved in their marriage. In the family's memoir, the 'Sister Wives' star revealed that she and her sister wives didn't see eye-to-eye about housekeeping early on in her marriage. Unfortunately, that is the least of their troubles, now.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Were Janelle Brown and Kody Brown Separated Before the Show Began?

Janelle Brown and Kody Brown seem to have a solid relationship. It's the only relationship Kody currently has that appears to be running smoothly. Apparently, that wasn't always the case. Janelle moved out of the family home years before 'Sister Wives' premiered. Did she separate from Kody, though? Not exactly.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Brown Family Followers Think Kody Brown Is Jealous of Meri Brown’s Success

'Sister Wives' fans are witnesses to the demise of Kody Brown and Meri Brown's marriage. In recent years, the tension has only grown. While Meri's catfishing scandal is cited as the catalyst to their problems, some fans believe Kody is jealous of Meri's financial success.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s Worst Moment With Each Wife

'Sister Wives' fans have watched Kody Brown interact with his four wives for the last 11 years. Not every moment has been kind. Kody denied his first wife fertility treatments, poked fun at his third wife's figure, and threatened to divorce his fourth wife to get his way. That's just the tip of the iceberg, fans suspect.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Sister Wives’: Why Aren’t Any of the Brown Kids Interested in Polygamy?

The Brown family has 18 children. Kody and Meri share one daughter. Kody and Janelle have six kids, as do Kody and Christine. Robyn and Kody share five children. Out of 18 kids, not a single one has expressed an interest in polygamy. The Brown family thinks they know why, but 'Sister Wives' fans have different thoughts.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Did Robyn Brown Settle for Polygamy?

Kody Brown met Robyn Brown decades after adding his third wife to the family. According to some 'Sister Wives' fans, she became his fourth and favorite wife. Viewers aren't entirely sure that Robyn entered the polygamist family for completely innocent reasons. Some fans think she settled.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown and Kody Brown Told People They Were Siblings When They Were First Married

'Sister Wives' stars Kody Brown and Janelle Brown have been married for decades and share six children. Still, their marriage is anything but traditional. When they were still newlyweds, they told people they were brother and sister to avoid being detected. That was no lie. Kody and Janelle aren't just husband and wife; they are step-siblings, too.

by Andrea Francese

‘Sister Wives’: Robyn Brown Wasn’t Interested in Joining the Brown Family Initially

Robyn Brown and Kody Brown have been spiritually married for a decade and legally married for more than five years. Their marriage appears to be the strongest of Kody's four marriages. Still, their relationship wasn't always smooth sailing. Both Kody and Robyn had misgivings about the romance before it even got started.

by Andrea Francese

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