Sister Wives season 19: next episode, trailer & what to know

Key art for Sister Wives season 19 featuring Meri, Janelle, Christine, Kody and Robyn

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After Sister Wives season 18 saw members of the Brown family go their separate ways, their story continues in Sister Wives season 19.

Last season, patriarch Kody Brown saw three of his wives — Meri, Janelle and Christine — leave him. The contentious splits led to lots of family drama as the plural family found itself in uncharted waters.

This season, the fallout continues the three former wives move on. Christine quickly meets and falls in love with a new man (their marriage was featured in a special at the end of season 18). Meri further separates herself from the family and Janelle finds her own path. Kody and Robyn are left in a monogamous relationship that neither asked for, leading to lots of questions about the future. Longtime fans also know the family was rocked by the sudden death of Janelle and Kody's son, Garrison, in March 2024. His passing will be part of the season's journey as the family comes together to celebrate his life.

Here's everything we know about Sister Wives season 19.

Next episode of Sister Wives season 19

Sister Wives season 19 airs Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT on TLC. New episodes will be available to stream the following day on Max.

Here's what we know about the next new episode airing on December 8:

Sister Wives season 19 episode 13: "Give Up the Ghost"
"Christine goes shopping for her dream wedding dress. Meri meets with two of her friends and struggles to come to grips with her new reality. Aurora and Breanna approach Robyn about returning to church."

Sister Wives season 19 premiered Sunday, September 15.

Sister Wives season 19 airs in the US on TLC. TLC is usually included in most cable packages and on streaming services like Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. Episodes can also be streamed on Discovery Plus and Max.

Sister Wives season 19 episode guide

Sister Wives season 19 episode 1: "A House Divided Cannot Stand"
"Things get awkward as Kody, Robyn and Christine see each other for the first time in months at Mykelti's baby sprinkle; Meri tells her friend Brandi that she's done with Kody; Janelle reveals that she's looking at buying property in Montana."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 2: "Let There Be Light"
"Janelle considers leaving Flagstaff for good as she and Maddie look at land in Montana; Kody learns that Meri is asking their church for a release, their religion's word for a divorce; Christine and Aspyn throw Ysabel a welcome home party."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 3: "Am I My Brother's Keeper?"
"After reuniting at a wedding, Kody describes the family dynamic as a total civil war. Christine and Robyn reunite in the waiting room as Mykelti welcomes her twins. At a game night with Robyn and their kids, Kody reflects on his 3 failed marriages."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 4: "How the Mighty Have Fallen"
"The Brown family spends Thanksgiving apart; Christine and Robyn put their differences aside to visit with Mykelti's newborns; Robyn pushes Kody to reconcile with his kids, and Christine reveals that she went on a promising first date."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 5: "The Year of Release"
"Meri asks the church for a release from her marriage to Kody; Gabe opens up to Janelle about his relationship with his father; Christine is excited for her second date with David; Mykelti reveals she ate her placenta."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 6: "He Delivered Me From All My Fears"
"The Browns spend Christmas apart; Christine talks with her kids about her new boyfriend, David; in a heated sit down, Kody blames Meri for their divorce; Janelle wants to settle the property dispute with Kody and move on."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 7: "Labor of Love"
"Kody helps Meri prepare to move away, and they joke about their divorce. Christine and David look at wedding venues after only two months of dating, which leaves her kids thinking things are moving too fast."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 8: "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"
"Kody suggests reconciling with Janelle, but she flatly refuses when he continues to prioritize Robyn. Christine introduces her boyfriend David to more of her children, before they head out ring shopping."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 9: "Baptism By Fire"
"Janelle warns Meri about trusting Kody regarding the Coyote Pass property. Despite having dated for only a few months, Christine and David go house-hunting. The family gathers for Gwendlyn's bridal shower, and Kody awkwardly meets David."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 10: "A Man After My Own Heart"
"Christine and David's relationship continues at light speed when they go off-roading in Moab and David gets down on one knee; Ysabel is in tears over fears of losing her dad; Meri asks Kody to help her move to Parowan."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 11: "The Eleventh Hour"
"Kody sobs after helping Meri move away from Flagstaff, leaving Meri confused about why he has pushed her away for so many years. David and Christine gather their kids to announce their engagement, and Janelle meets David."

Sister Wives season 19 episode 12: "Put Your House in Order"
"As the deadline to pay off Coyote Pass looms, tensions rise over how the family will divide the property. Meri takes an empowering solo trip to England. Christine and Janelle host a graduation party for Savannah."

Sister Wives season 19 premise

Here's the official synopsis of Sister Wives season 19 from TLC:

"This season, the family faces the devastating passing of Janelle and Kody's son, Garrison Brown. Through the heartbreaking pain, the family navigates this incredible tragedy and comes together to mourn and celebrate his life.

"There has been much change over the past few years, where all the Browns are facing new pathways forward. Meri takes her recent decision to leave Kody one step further by appealing to their former church for an official 'release' (their version of a divorce). Janelle doesn't need a divorce and is just moving on, which for her means moving away from Flagstaff. Christine has found her soulmate, David. In less than a year, they go on their first date, move in together, and then marry at a beautiful wedding surrounded by family and friends in Moab, Utah. While three of Kody's wives have left, his fourth wife Robyn remains legally married to him. Now that the Browns have left polygamy behind, Robyn and Kody face challenges together as a monogamous couple and how to adapt to a lifestyle they never planned on living.

"Viewers this season will continue to follow along with the Brown family’s triumphs, tribulations, and unimaginable heartbreak."

Sister Wives season 19 cast

Sister Wives is the story of a plural family comprised of Kody Brown, his first wife Meri, his second wife Janelle, his third wife Christine, his fourth wife Robyn and their combined 18 children.

Over the years, Sister Wives has explored the family's move to Las Vegas as they fled the laws against polygamy in their original Utah home. From Las Vegas, the family moved to Flagstaff, Ariz., to build their dream compound, but trouble started brewing in the marriages as COVID-19 struck and the pandemic changed how the family interacted.

While the older kids started going to college, moving away, getting married and having babies, Kody's relationships with his wives started deteriorating. Christine was the first wife to leave him in November 2021. Janelle followed in December 2022, followed by Meri in January 2023, leaving Kody and Robyn as the sole couple remaining.