Season 19 of Sister Wives, premiering on September 15, 2024, highlights the increasing division within the Brown family. Kody Brown is at odds with all his former wives—Christine, Janelle, and Meri—as well as his remaining wife, Robyn.
Tensions between Kody and Robyn surface, with Robyn expressing frustration and feeling left behind after Kody’s other marriages dissolved. Kody, on the other hand, is grappling with the failure of his past relationships, wondering what he did wrong to end up in this situation.
Christine, who left Kody in 2021, introduces her new partner, David Woolley, in the upcoming season. Christine and David, who married in October 2023, are featured in confessional interviews together. The season also depicts David interacting with Christine’s former sister’s wives and Kody during a family gathering, signaling the presence of new dynamics within the family following Christine’s departure and remarriage.
Janelle, who separated from Kody in 2022, updates viewers on her relationship with Kody, confirming that they have officially parted ways. Her focus now is on the family’s Coyote Pass property, where she’s considering buying out Kody’s share. However, due to their lack of communication, Janelle contemplates hiring a lawyer to resolve the situation, reflecting the ongoing tension between her and Kody post-separation.
Meri, who ended her long and estranged marriage to Kody in early 2023, shares her feelings about the end of their relationship. During the season, Kody makes a harsh statement about marrying the wrong person, which Meri takes offense to, especially after 32 years of marriage.
Their exchanges reveal unresolved resentment, with Kody refusing to take responsibility for the failure of their relationship, adding to the ongoing drama within the family.
Aside from relationship struggles, the season also covers a tragic event in the family: the death of Janelle and Kody’s son, Garrison Brown, who passed away by suicide at the age of 25 in March 2024.
The family comes together to mourn and celebrate his life while navigating this profound loss, adding another layer of emotional intensity to the season. The show aims to explore how the family copes with heartbreak while continuing to face the aftermath of broken marriages.
