Sister Wives - Season 16 Apr 2026

Several key events highlighted the irreversible damage to individual marriages:

: Kody’s refusal to travel to New Jersey for his daughter Ysabel’s major scoliosis surgery—calling it a "vacation" for Christine—was a final blow for many viewers and for Christine herself. Sister Wives - Season 16

: The disagreement over these rules led the family to spend the holidays apart, with Janelle and Christine choosing to see their adult children over following Kody’s mandates. Several key events highlighted the irreversible damage to

Nothing accelerated the family's demise more than Kody's stringent COVID-19 protocols. : Tensions peaked when Christine questioned why a

: Tensions peaked when Christine questioned why a nanny was allowed in Robyn’s home while the rest of the family remained distanced. Relationship Breaking Points

Simultaneously, the family's long-delayed plans for their Coyote Pass property in Flagstaff, Arizona, caused further friction. Heated discussions over lot boundaries and the "ponds" on the property revealed deep-seated favoritism and resentment. Kody ultimately decided he wanted his own separate lot, further signaling his emotional withdrawal from his wives. The COVID-19 Divide

: Kody continued to refuse an intimate relationship with his first wife, Meri, stating there was no "spark" and that they were essentially just friends.