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The Best Episodes of Sister Wives

Every episode of Sister Wives ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sister Wives!

The Best Episodes of Sister Wives

Husband Kody Brown, along with his four wives (only one of which is legally married to Kody) and their combined 18 children, attempts to navigate...
  1. Background image for Why I Want to Be a Monogamist
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Why I Want to Be a Monogamist

    S17:E1

    Christine and David visit Janelle in North Carolina to celebrate the purchase of her new flower farm property. Kody and Robyn discuss their now monogamist relationship and the possibility of bringing in a new wife. Meri dips her toe back into the dating world and heads to a speed dating event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Welcome to Speed Dating
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Welcome to Speed Dating

    S17:E2

    Meri's speed dating event starts out awkward until she meets an encouraging suitor named Ron. Janelle and Meri discuss what needs to be done to sell Coyote Pass, as Kody pushes Robyn to move on. Christine has a hard time dealing with Tony and Mykelti's decision to move to North Carolina.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Meri's Crazy Idea Part 2
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Meri's Crazy Idea Part 2

    S9:E8

    Meri has big news about the bed and breakfast she wants to buy, but it's not what the Browns were expecting; Mykelti's wedding rehearsal doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for PolygaMexicamist Wedding Part 1
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - PolygaMexicamist Wedding Part 1

    S9:E9

    Mykelti's polygamist family ties the knot with Tony's Mexican Catholic family with a unique winter wedding where they beat bride and groom piñatas; Christine forgets to bring Kody's shirts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for PolygaMexicamist Wedding Part 2
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #5 - PolygaMexicamist Wedding Part 2

    S9:E10

    Mykelti's polygamist family ties the knot with Tony's Mexican Catholic family with a unique winter wedding where they beat bride and groom piñatas; Christine forgets to bring Kody's shirts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Meeting Mariahs Girlfriend Part 1
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Meeting Mariahs Girlfriend Part 1

    S9:E11

    Mariah and her girlfriend go to the March for Women in Washington, D.C.; she invites Meri and Janelle to go too, but Kody doesn’t like the idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Meeting Mariahs Girlfriend Part 2
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Meeting Mariahs Girlfriend Part 2

    S9:E12

    Mariah and her girlfriend go to the March for Women in Washington, D.C.; she invites Meri and Janelle to go too, but Kody doesn’t like the idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Meri's Crazy Idea Part 1
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Meri's Crazy Idea Part 1

    S9:E7

    Meri has big news about the bed and breakfast she wants to buy, but it's not what the Browns were expecting; Mykelti's wedding rehearsal doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Third Wife in Labor
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Third Wife in Labor

    S1:E4

    Robyn helps out with the children while Kody and pregnant third wife Christine go to the hospital

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for One on One: Part 1
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - One on One: Part 1

    S14:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Meet Kody & the Wives
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Meet Kody & the Wives

    S1:E1

    Following the Browns, a polygamist family comprising of a husband, three wives and 13 children that is on the verge of a change that could transform its dynamic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for 1st Wife's 20th Anniversary
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #12 - 1st Wife's 20th Anniversary

    S1:E5

    While the three wives buy a friendship ring for Kody's fiancée 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for It's Over
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #13 - It's Over

    S14:E1

    Janelle tests positive for COVID-19, and Kody confides in Robyn about his troubles with Christine. Then, Kody and Christine sit down to have a tense discussion about the future of their marriage, which leaves Christine feeling empowered and Kody defeated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Wives on the Move
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Wives on the Move

    S1:E3

    Kody and his teenage daughters throw a birthday party for his new fiancee Robyn, while first wife Meri struggles with feelings of jealousy

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    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Courting a Fourth Wife
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Courting a Fourth Wife

    S1:E2

    Kody heads south to court his potential fourth wife, Robyn. Meanwhile back home, the wives express their true feelings about their new possible sister wife as they make preparations for Christine's new baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for A Fourth Wife to Be
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #16 - A Fourth Wife to Be

    S1:E6

    As the wedding day nears, the three wives help fiancée Robyn pick a wedding dress, a cake, and a venue for their unique polygamist wedding reception. Meanwhile, it's Janelle's birthday and Kody has a special trip planned just for the two of them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Risking Arrest Part 1
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Risking Arrest Part 1

    S9:E13

    The Brown's are distraught that the Utah legislator is voting to strengthening its laws against polygamy. Friends are planning a protest march, but if the Brown's go back to Utah they could be arrested.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Four Wives and Counting...
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Four Wives and Counting...

    S1:E7

    The big day is finally here! Follow Kody and his wives as they make Robyn officially wife number four. See this extraordinary family as they celebrate the newest additions to their family and prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Hawaiian Vacation Erupts
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Hawaiian Vacation Erupts

    S7:E9

    This is not the idyllic Hawaiian vacation the Browns were expecting. They fight about parking cars, then beach umbrella placement turns into another battle.Later Kody takes Meri aside to take a step towards improving their struggling relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Groomzilla Part 1
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Groomzilla Part 1

    S9:E3

    Mykelti, her moms & her fiance Tony go wedding dress shopping and he's very opinionated! Then the Sister Wives go see the B&B Meri wants to buy in Utah, but worry it will pull her away. Later, Madison shows up with big news, leaving Janelle in tears.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Unforgiven
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Unforgiven

    S7:E5

    Meri gets a present for Kody to make amends for the catfishing catastrophe. Meanwhile, Madison goes shopping for a wedding dress; and Mariah displays her independent side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Last Family Gathering
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #22 - The Last Family Gathering

    S14:E5

    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.

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  24. Background image for Telling Truely
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Telling Truely

    S14:E6

    As Ysabel packs up for college, Gwendlyn 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Failed Priest
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #24 - The Failed Priest

    S14:E7

    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. Then, Kody and Christine argue over selling her house and the custody agreement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for The Worst Goodbye
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Worst Goodbye

    S14:E11

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Why I Want to Be a Monogamist" is the best rated episode of "Sister Wives". It scored 8.2/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Welcome to Speed Dating".