TLC is known for its big reality shows like the 90 Day Universe and the latest spinoff, 90 Day: The Last Resort, but the network has been home to another long-time series that's heading into its 18th season: Sister Wives.
Sister Wives initially followed a family of polygamists on their journey from Utah to Las Vegas and eventually Flagstaff, Ariz., but in recent years the family has grown apart.
Here's everything we know about Sister Wives season 18.
Next episode of Sister Wives season 18
While Sister Wives season 18 may be over, there is still Christine's wedding to look forward to. All episodes air on TLC and the following day on Max:
WEDDING SPECIALS
Sister Wives - Christine and David's Wedding Part 1: Sunday, January 7, at 10 pm ET/PT
"After years of struggling in her plural marriage to Kody, Christine Brown has met the love of her life - David Woolley. After a year-long courtship, they are getting married! Set against the majestic red rocks of Moab, Utah, Christine gets the big traditional wedding she has always dreamed of having."
Sister Wives - Christine and David's Wedding Part 2: Sunday, January 14, at 10 pm ET/PT
"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."
Sister Wives season 18 is available in the UK on Discovery Plus.
Sister Wives season 18 episode guide
Sister Wives season 18 episode 1: "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; things get tense when Kody and Christine sit down for the first time since she left."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 2: "Thanks for Nothing"
"Christine and Kody struggle to keep things cordial; Kody regrets the family being separated at Thanksgiving; Paedon updates Christine on Robyn and the kids."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 3: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 4: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 5: "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 and reveal that Kody was not always equal with his time."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 6: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 7: "Throwing in the Towel"
"Janelle meets with Christine and reveals that she doesn't want to be married any more. 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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 8: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 9: "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. Christine celebrates her ex-anniversary with friends."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 10: "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 better without Kody, but reveals she would consider polygamy again; after learning Aurora is interested in a boy, Meri reflects on marrying so young."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 11: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 12: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 13: "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; Christine and Janelle head out on a road trip to Idaho."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 14: "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."
Sister Wives season 18 episode 15: "Tell All Part 1"
Sister Wives season 18 episode 15: "Tell All Part 2"
Sister Wives season 18 episode 15: "Tell All Part 3"
Sister Wives season 18 episode 15: "Tell All Part 4"
Sister Wives Look Back (How it Started): "All but one of Kody Brown’s polygamist marriages have completely fallen apart. Now it’s time to LOOK BACK at how the Browns got to this point and have them reflect on those early days after each of the four wives entered the family."
Sister Wives Talk Back Part 1: "The Sister Wives watch the revealing first episode of this season and tell us what was really going on behind the scenes. For the first time ever, they will also respond to some tough viewer questions and social media posts. This is where the viewers get to have their say and the Browns TALK BACK."
Sister Wives Look Back (How It's Going): "All but one of the Sister Wives have fallen out with their husband Kody, but how did we get here? The Browns LOOK BACK at the huge ups and downs of the relationship rollercoaster this family has been on."
Sister Wives Talk Back Part 2: "The Sister Wives react to the explosive season finale, where Meri and Kody decide their marriage is over. They will also hear what the viewers thought of it all, via viewer questions and social media posts. This is their chance to TALK BACK and tell it like it is."
Sister Wives season 18 plot
Here's the synopsis of Sister Wives season 18 from TLC:
"Sister Wives, which explores the lives of the Brown family as they navigate the challenges and rewards of polygamy, has captivated audiences since its debut. In the upcoming season, Kody is still grappling with the fallout from his divorce with Christine, and he is struggling in many of his other relationships. Christine, however, is learning to love who she is on her own by planning trips and celebrations along the way. Robyn is the only wife secure in her marriage yet devastated that her original dream of a big, happy polygamist family is falling apart. Meri is steadily coming to realize that Kody isn't going to have the change of heart she has been waiting for and makes a life-changing decision. Lastly, Kody has been spending less and less time at Janelle's house, and, after an explosive fight, she kicks him out. Through their transparency and vulnerability, the Browns shed light on the hardships their family is struggling to overcome."
Sister Wives season 18 cast
Sister Wives is the story of a plural family comprised of Kody Brown, his first wife Meri, his second wife Janelle, his third wife Christine, his fourth wife Robyn and their combined 18 children.
Over the years, Sister Wives explored the family's move to Las Vegas as they fled the laws against polygamy in their original Utah home. From Las Vegas, the family moved to Flagstaff, Ariz., to build their dream compound, but trouble started brewing in the marriages as COVID-19 struck and the pandemic changed how the family interacted.
While the older kids started going to college, moving away, getting married and having babies, Kody's relationships with his wives started deteriorating. Christine was the first wife to leave him in November 2021. Janelle followed in December 2022, followed by Meri in January 2023, leaving Kody and Robyn as the sole couple remaining.
Sister Wives season 18 trailer
If the trailer is any indication, this season of Sister Wives is going to be nothing short of explosive! Take a look below:
How to watch Sister Wives season 18
Sister Wives season 18 airs in the US on TLC. TLC is usually included in most cable packages and on streaming services like Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. Episodes can also be streamed on Discovery Plus and Max.
