Sister Wives — Season 12
11 episodesFirst aired 14 February 2021
Last season, Kody Brown, his four wives, and their families relocated to Flagstaff, Arizona where they hoped to start an exciting new chapter of their lives. Little did they know that settling down in temporary homes before breaking ground on the land they purchased would be harder than they thought. This season, we see the Browns continuing to work through their new lifestyle of living apart from one another and the stressful decisions they must make about their future home. Like the rest of the world, COVID-19 puts an extra strain on the family and the Browns' big gatherings and large parties that brought the family together are now a thing of the past.
E1Being Strong or Being a Bitch
Feb 2021
Janelle gathers Kody and the wives to talk about their increasingly tense family dynamic. Kody gets honest and says he doesn't want to advocate for polygamy anymore, and Robyn and Christine open up about their own insecurities as they question everything.
- E2
Felons No More
Feb 2021
The Browns visit their polygamist friends to discuss the sudden and exciting possibility that polygamy will be decriminalized in Utah. The car trip to get there is a mess, but once there, the excitement is palpable. Could the family relocate back to Utah?
- E3
Robyn the Peacemaker
Feb 20211h
Mariah and Audrey are in town and share an exciting announcement.
- E4
The Basement Wife
Mar 2021
Robyn questions why Christine said the family "hates" her.
- E5
Polygamists in a Pandemic
Mar 20211h
Kody and the wives struggle to adapt to the pandenic as a polygamous family. Robyn is terrified for her children's health, and Janelle tearfully tells Kody to stay away. As he decides where he'll quarantine, Kody teaches the kids how to save toilet paper.
- E6
Different Wives and Rules
Mar 2021
Utah has decriminalized polygamy, and Christine toys with the idea of moving back. Coronavirus cases are rising, and Arizona goes into lockdown. Janelle tells Kody to stop coming over, and the whole family grapples with how to handle it.
- E7
Birthday Breakdown
Mar 20211h
It's the month of birthdays in the Brown family, but COVID-19 has disrupted celebrations. With Kody and Meri not communicating, he's surprised to learn that Mariah and Audrey have gone to run the B&B to protect Meri's mom. htt
- E8
Can I Light You Up?
Apr 20211h
Kody finally returns to Janelle's house, but the larger family conflict over COVID-19 rules continues to grow. Then, it's Kody and Meri's 30th anniversary, and Kody shows no interest in rekindling a romance, despite Meri's intense interest.
- E9
A Family Stuck
Apr 20211h
The Brown family is having problems communicating, and when Janelle sets out to resolve things, it's apparent that maybe some things can't be fixed. Then, Robyn opens up to Kody about having more children.
- E10
Polygamy Hell
Apr 2021
The wives take sides, and conflict grows over Kody's COVID-19 rules. Janelle's efforts to improve communication reveal that Kody is losing faith in his wives ever getting along. Christine makes a shocking confession that could impact the entire family.
- E11
Everything's Upside Down
Apr 2021
The pandemic is pulling the Brown family apart, and tensions rise. Kody refuses to travel with Christine for Ysabel's surgery. Then, Christine gathers the wives for a pitch to move back to Utah, which ends in tears as she questions her marriage to Kody.
