Sister Wives Season 5, Episode 3: The Big Decision

Meri Drops a Bomb

In the Season 5 premiere, the Browns meet with a potential investor for their jewelry line; Christine's daughter Mykelti brings a boyfriend home; and Meri's revelation could ruin her relationship with another sister wife.

Polygamists in a Shark Tank

Robyn and Meri hit a critical point in their relationship as the Browns pitched their latest business idea to investors.

60 min

Vegas Surprise

A surprise party for Kody with a Las Vegas theme is planned by the family to show gratitude for their patriarch, but some members of the clan have a hard time keeping it under wraps.

Growing Up Polygamist

How the Brown teens are handling dating, college and the uncertainties of their futures as potential polygamists; Janelle hits a plateau on her weight loss quest.

Four Wives in Two RVs

The Browns take a road trip for Spring Break on Route 66 to Missouri to visit a non-Mormon polygamist clan, but cramped quarters in two RVs create tension among the traveling companions.

From Monogamy to Polygamy

A Christian couple in Missouri tell the Browns about their decision to become polygamists and how it has affected their lives.

Every Brown Revealed

The family compile photos and videos that demonstrate the strength of their relationships.

Growing Up & Moving Out

Janelle sees a therapist to discuss a sensitive matter involving her and one of the other wives. Meanwhile, Mykelti and Madison prepared to graduate from high school; and Dayton has surgery to repair an eyelid damaged in an ATV accident.

A Family Meltdown

The Browns begin a road trip to meet another polygamist family. They check in on Christine's mother who has plans of moving to Vegas. Next, they visit their old home in Utah and are overwhelmed by past emotions. And Kody does something to upset one wife.

Courting Another Wife

The blow up between Kody and Christine continues as they approach their final destination. Can Kody get to the root of the problem? Later, the Browns meet another polygamist family, the Colliers and discuss the idea of the Colliers courting another wife.

One More Woman in Kody's Life

Christine’s two oldest daughters, Aspyn and Mykelti, are moving out, while her mother Annie is moving in! How will Kody handle having his mother-in-law around all the time? Later, Meri comforts Robyn about her ongoing struggles with her ex-husband.

Anthropologists Move In

The Browns have agreed to do something they have never done before -- allow total strangers to move into their houses! Two anthropology students will live with the Browns for several days to get an unfiltered look at their polygamist lifestyle.

First a Verdict, Then a Lawyer

The Browns begin to worry about whether the anthropology students will see them as a healthy family or completely dysfunctional. And on top this stress, Meri makes a momentous decision that will change the Brown family forever

Divorce

Meri divorces Kody so that he can marry Robyn so he can adopt Robyn's oldest three children.