The BEST episodes of Sister Wives season 17
Every episode of Sister Wives season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Sister Wives season 17!
Kody Brown, with his four wives Meri, Janelle, Robyn and Christine and their combined 17 children, attempt to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle. From their unconventional family structure and living arrangements to financial challenges, each half hour episode exposes the inner workings of a polygamist household, revealing the unexpectedly tight-knit and loving relationships between Kody's wives. The series also captures the intense dynamics surrounding a man juggling three wives while attempting to keep it a secret from the outside world- but the general public is not the only challenge that the Brown family unit is facing.
#1 - A Polygamist Divorce
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2022
After dropping off Ysabel in North Carolina, Christine tells her emotional sister wives that her house is under contract and she's moving to Utah in a week. Then, Kody reveals that he no longer considers himself married to Meri.
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#2 - The Knife in the Kidneys
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2022
Christine's big announcement that she's leaving in a week causes chaos as Robyn questions her future relationship with her former sister wife and Kody explodes. As they all try to pick up the pieces, Janelle's RV lifestyle hits another obstacle.
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#4 - Hang on With Me
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2022
Kody deals with the divorce fallout as Christine prepares to leave Flagstaff. Meri and Robyn have a heart-to-heart about the future of the family, and Ysabel heads off to college.
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#5 - The Failed Priest
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2022
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; Kody and Christine argue over selling her house and the custody agreement.
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#6 - One on One: Part 2
Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/1/2023
As the sit-downs continue, the Browns reveal difficulties that go back decades, including a short time where Janelle left the family. The family discusses Kody's meltdown, and Robyn shares anger over the lack of support from her sister wives.
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#7 - Telling Truely
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2022
As Ysabel packs up for college, Gwendolyn 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.
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#8 - And Then There Were Three
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022
Janelle makes a major decision about her living situation without telling Kody. The family disagrees about the kids returning back to school. Then, Christine gathers her sister wives to reveal that she's divorcing Kody.
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#9 - Is There a Favorite Wife?
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2022
While Janelle's household fights through COVID-19, Ysabel has exciting news about her future. Then, Christine reveals her plans to move to Salt Lake City with Truely as Kody struggles to let go.
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#10 - Coronapocalypse
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2022
Now that Christine has left the family, big problems with Kody and Janelle's marriage bubble to the surface. Before they can address them, however, Kody and Robyn both get COVID-19. Robyn ends up in the hospital wondering if she's going to survive.
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#11 - The Last Family Gathering
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2022
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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#12 - It's Over
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2022
Janelle tests positive for COVID-19; Kody confides in Robyn about his troubles with Christine; Kody and Christine sit down to have a tense discussion about the future of their marriage, which leaves Christine feeling empowered and Kody defeated.
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#13 - Life After Polygamy
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2022
Christine and Kody have a final battle about a snowblower on her way out the door to move to Utah. When Christine's house sale falls through, Kody wants Janelle to buy it, much to her dismay.
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#14 - The Worst Goodbye
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2022
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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#15 - One on One: Part 3
Season 17 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/8/2023
In this final episode of one-on-one interviews, Kody is confronted with the question of whether he has a favorite wife. Then, Kody and Janelle open up about the conflict over holidays and reveal the status of their relationship.
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#16 - One on One: Part 1
Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/18/2022
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.
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#17 - Which Wife Is Next?
Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/11/2022
While Christine settles into her new life in Utah, the remaining wives and Kody have another tense conversation at Robyn's. Janelle feels Kody is making her choose between him and her kids, and they reach a breaking point.
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