While the three wives buy a friendship ring for Kody's fiancee Robyn, Kody prepares to celebrate his 20th Anniversary with his first wife, Meri. But when nothing goes as planned, will Kody end up in the dog house?

In this iconic episode of Sister Wives, we get our first real look at Meri and Kody's relationship. Meri has very basic requests for empathy and understanding and Kody specifically refuses to give that to her. We get a glimpse of Janelle's financial stress, Robyn is forcing Breanna to call Kody 'Daddy', and Leon pleases Kody by talking about their ambition to join the military. As a therapist, I bring a clinical lens to the family dynamics unfolding onscreen—the power plays, unspoken feelings, and revealing word choice many viewers miss. Thanks for being here!

Kody's fiancee Robyn helps out with the kids while Kody escorts Christine to the hospital to give birth; their newest baby is a week overdue and they must decide whether or not to induce labor.

In the fourth episode of Sister Wives Go To Therapy, we witness Christine giving birth to Truely. She's alone in so many ways. Kody is physically present, but emotionally detached, and it’s clear that their relationship has some passive aggressiveness coming from both sides. Kody prioritizes seeing Robyn over being there for Christine IN LABOR. Meanwhile, Robyn steps in to help with the kids while Christine’s in the hospital, and she's tearful about her own family growing up. I have some theories about what's going on there. Let’s get into it.

Kody and his teenage daughters throw a birthday party for his new fiancee, Robyn. Meanwhile, first wife Meri struggles with feelings of jealousy as the whole Brown clan moves Robyn and her anxious kids closer to the family home.

In the third episode of Sister Wives, things get messier, emotionally and logistically. The Browns are moving Robyn to a house down the road. Christine is devastated to find out about Kody and Robyn's first kiss. Robyn tears up over how hard it is for *her*. Meri mentions the thought about leaving the family. And Christine, nine months pregnant, is left alone to hook up a dryer.

Kody heads south to court his potential fourth wife; back home, the wives express their feelings about a possible new sister wife and make preparations for Christine's new baby.

In the second episode of Sister Wives, the dynamics start to shift, and the cracks start to show. We see Christine in an identity crisis as “the sweet one,” while Robyn’s arrival threatens her role in the family. There’s jealousy, yes, but it’s deeper than that—it’s about belonging, power, and emotional currency. Robyn and Kody talk about building happiness and choosing each other, but is that what their religion dictates? And what do we make of three wives sharing one sad slice of chocolate cake? This episode is a classic; I hope you enjoy.

Meet the Browns, a seemingly-regular family on the outside, but with a twist once you step inside their home. This extraordinary family is also on the verge of another huge change that could transform the family's dynamic forever.

In the first episode of Sister Wives Go To Therapy, I break down our initial impression of the Brown family. At the very beginning, I notice the emotional labor, parentification, and carefully curated stories they are presenting to the audience. From Christine living in the basement to Logan waking up early to get his siblings ready for school, this episode sets the tone for a system where there's hierarchy, denial, and emotional neglect. As a therapist, I’ve got things to say.