Season 13 Plot
Kody talks to each of his wives about Christine's desire to move to Utah and gets a resounding no from each of them. When he tries to talk Christine out of it, she can't even have a conversation with him and walks out in tears. A difference of opinions about COVID protocols creates tension between Janelle's family and Kody and Robyn. Despite the fact that Meri has no romantic relationship with Kody, she seems to be doing better and managing the drama within the family well. As the family prepares to start building on their property, they are splitting apart at the seams over the upcoming holidays. Both Janelle and Christine's families refuse to follow Kody's COVID rules. Is the family not getting back together, even for the holidays? With tensions boiling over, more than one wife is questioning the future.
Sister Wives Season 13 aired on November 20th, 2021.
Season 13 Episodes
1. There's No Me in Polygamy
After rejecting Christine's idea of moving back to Utah, Kody checks in with Janelle and Robyn. Then, Kody says he now wants his own lot on the property, and the family discusses the possibility of spending the holidays apart.
2. Four Wives, Three Fires
Janelle's kids have strong opinions about Kody's COVID rules, and Kody makes a surprise visit to Meri's. Then, Kody organises an outdoor get-together for the whole family -- their first time seeing each other in months.
3. Not Social but Very Distant
The wives come to a major decision about the property lots. Christine is leaving to take Ysabel to New Jersey for surgery, but Kody's refusal to go leaves Christine angry. Then, a member of the family has a big announcement.
4. Cistern Wives
Meri and Janelle talk through old wounds after the family spins off in four directions; Christine takes Ysabel to have surgery in New Jersey; Janelle helps out while Evie gets foot surgery in North Carolina; Meri is in Utah.
5. Sad Sorry Lonely Little People
Kody's absence during Ysabel's surgery and recovery upsets Christine.
6. No Head Wife
Christine questions why a nanny is allowed around Robyn's kids when her family is not, so Kody produces a long list of COVID rules that the nanny follows. Janelle thinks some of it is ridiculous, but the wives wonder why they didn't get this list sooner.
7. Choosing Kids Over Kody
Janelle's kids blow up and call Kody's COVID rules "stupid." Later, at a family meeting to plan the holidays, Kody tries to persuade some of his wives to stay in town and follow his rules. Janelle walks out on him, angry and cursing.
8. Two Cliques
The Brown family is more divided than ever. Christine and Janelle are each forced to choose between seeing Kody or seeing their older children. Robyn and Meri are following his COVID rules, so they can have Thanksgiving with Kody.
9. The Teflon Queen
Kody faces off with his sons Gabe and Garrison, and they trade blame over COVID restrictions. Then, Janelle suffers a huge loss as Christmas is approaching. The family hopes they will all test negative and finally be together.
10. The Beginning of the End
After a family gathering, the Brown family has their first COVID exposure. A conversation with Kody is the last straw for Christine, and when he returns to her house, he finds his belongings boxed in the garage.
11. One on One: Part 1
The Browns sit down individually to talk about their most contentious season yet. Kody, Christine and Meri answer burning questions about the current state of their relationships, and the rest of the family discusses the challenges brought on by COVID.
12. One on One: Part 2
The Browns sit down individually to talk about their most contentious season yet. Kody, Christine and Meri answer burning questions about the current state of their relationships, and the rest of the family discusses the challenges brought on by COVID.
13. One on One: Part 3
The Browns sit down individually to talk about their most contentious season yet. Kody, Christine and Meri answer burning questions about the current state of their relationships, and the rest of the family discusses the challenges brought on by COVID.