From Then to Now: Sister Wives Through the Years

Click through the Brown family's nostalgic throwbacks and memorable moments.

January 13, 2026

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We first met the Brown family back in 2010 on Season 1 of Sister Wives. Click through to see how much they've grown and changed throughout the years.

Kody, Meri, and their child, Leon, smiled for a photo.

Kody and Janelle posed with their with children, Hunter, Logan, Garrison, Gabriel, Savanah, and Madison.

Kody, Christine, and their children, Aspyn, Gwendlyn, Truely, Mykelti, Ysabel, and Paedon, gathered for a pic.

Robyn, Breanna, Kody, Aurora, and Dayton were all smiles.

The Brown kids huddled up for a game of dominoes.

Paedon held his little sister, Truely, on his shoulders.

The Brown kids enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner together.

So many Browns in a row!

From left to right: Garrison, Mykelti, Logan, Meri, Gabriel, Leon, Paedon, Madison, Savanah, Aurora, Aspyn, Gwendlyn, Christine, Ysabel, Dayton, Robyn, and Breanna.

Dayton, Gabriel, Hunter, and Paedon played video games together.

The Browns gathered around the Christmas tree on Christmas morning with their newest family member, baby Solomon.

The girls got all dolled up for a special dance!

Aurora, Gwendlyn, and Savanah decorated cookies.

Dinner at Janelle's place!

Logan took Christine, Kody, and Aspyn on a tour of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.

Aurora and Gwendlyn lounged and played on a phone.

Aspyn and Mykelti worked on their submissions to the family’s time capsule.

The Browns circled around their word sculpture.

Meri and Kody were so proud of their graduate, Leon.

Ysabel, Mykelti, Leon, Kody, and Aspyn showed off their best rock and roll poses.

Kody was crowned at his royal surprise party.

Madison and her friends rode horses at Bonnie Springs Ranch.

Aurora and Breanna tackled Kody for a big bear hug.

The Browns set out on an adventurous river rafting trip.

Kody and Christine had a hilarious pirate moment together with these wooden cutouts.

Gwendlyn, Aurora, Breanna, Mykelti, and Savannah enjoyed an outdoor breakfast.

A boat ride for the Brown family!

Solomon holding a puppy? That's double the cuteness!

Tony and Mykelti competed with Madison and Caleb during a family newlywed game.

Meri and Kody fist-bumped each other during the game. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Madison and Caleb posed with their families on their wedding day!

Another wedding! Kody walked Mykelti down the aisle.

Meri, Leon, and Leon's partner, Audrey, were chatting it up at a family BBQ.

Aspyn and Mitch posed for a wedding photo with Kody, Meri, Christine, Janelle, and Robyn.

Everyone watched as Kody opened up the time capsule they all put together years ago.

Janelle, Gwen, Aurora, Dayton, Gabe, Kody, and Meri took a look around Coyote Pass.

Leon and Audrey announced their engagement to the Browns!

Janelle babysat Axel, Madison and Caleb's son. They had a grand old time playing with his toys.

Madison and Caleb FaceTimed the family for the gender reveal of their second child. Dayton, Meri, Truely, Gwen, Ysabel, Solomon, Christine, Kody, Gabe, Robyn, and Aurora were shocked and elated by the pink confetti. It's a girl!

Kody, Meri, Christine, Robyn, and Janelle relaxed and relished in a small picnic at the Coyote Pass property.

Janelle handed this tasty birthday cake over to Gabe.

Solomon and Ariella met Evangalynn, Madison and Caleb's daughter, while Robyn held her.

The Brown family gathered to eat during Madison and Caleb’s visit.

Leon and Audrey visited the family to announce they're moving to Utah!

Kody, Robyn, and Meri went to Coyote Pass to resolve a disagreement.

Leon and Audrey excitedly led the way as the family toured a wedding venue.

Ysabel, Truely, and Gwendlyn learned that polygamy had been decriminalized in Utah.

Breanna and Aurora reacted to a virtual learning announcement from their schools during the pandemic.

Kody and Meri enjoyed a picnic dinner on their anniversary and discussed their distant relationship.

Breanna, Aurora, Robyn, Solomon and Dayton gave Truely an "air hug" from a safe distance.

Kody and Christine addressed how hard it was to meet every family member's needs during the pandemic.

The Browns gathered to discuss how they could improve their communication with one another.

Christine shared that she wanted to move back to Utah, but nobody was on her side. She got upset, but Meri stepped up to comfort her.

All of the Brown adults gathered to discuss Covid-19’s effect on their family. Everyone's definition of "safe" varied, but they tried to get on the same page.

The Browns met with a surveyor on their Coyote Pass property.

Party time! Gabriel, Savanah, Kody, Janelle, Truely, Christine, and Gwen enjoyed the family cookout.

Each wife added to a list of criteria for their own house locations on Coyote Pass.

Mykelti and Tony appeared via videoconference to announce they had a baby on the way!

The Browns couldn't wait to meet the latest addition to their family.

Kody and Janelle had a difficult discussion about Covid precautions.

Tony and Mykelti hosted a gender reveal party. It's a girl!

Kody didn't attend daughter Ysabel's scoliosis spinal surgery in New Jersey. Christine and Kody had a tense, one-on-one conversation about it.

Meri, Robyn, Kody, Janelle, and Christine discussed Covid rules for future holiday gatherings.

Kody talked to his sons, Garrison and Gabriel, about the family’s Covid protocols. It was clear that the boys weren't in agreement with their father.

Christine, Solomon, Ysabel, Breanna, Ariella, Truely, and Aurora reunited for the first time since the pandemic began. Smiles and hugs for all!

The family threw a birthday celebration for the youngest Brown child, Ariella. It had been so long since everyone gathered together in one place.

Christine hosted a beautiful outdoor baby shower for Mykelti and Tony!

After many conversations about their relationship, Christine revealed that she moved Kody out of her house.

Kody found his belongings packed up in the garage and filmed a vlog to reflect on his feelings.

Christine and Kody had a one-on-one conversation to discuss their future.

Mykelti and Tony welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Avalon!

Christine, Kody, Robyn, Meri, and Janelle held a meeting outside. Christine announced she was leaving Kody and looking to move to Utah.

The whole family sang a song for Ysabel at her graduation party.

Instead of renting, Janelle decided to live in an RV while her dream home was being built. She invited everyone over for the big debut!

Christine discussed the upcoming move to Utah with Truely.

Kody officiated his friend's wedding.

Christine and Kody went through the items in Christine's garage to sort out who should take what.

Meri and Robyn chatted about all of the recent changes going on. They wondered what their family would look like moving forward.

A conversation between Kody and the wives took quite a turn. Kody stood up and called Christine's behavior a "knife in the kidneys after all these years!"

Christine and her kids packed up the last of their belongings and got ready for the move. Kody, Robyn, and Janelle said their goodbyes the night before Christine and Truely's voyage to Utah.

Christine and Truely explored their new house in Utah!

Meri, Robyn, Janelle, and Kody met up to discuss the holidays and to find some direction as a family.

Christine came over to Janelle's new apartment and they put up a Christmas tree together! Then, Janelle told Christine about the growing tension between her and Kody.

A conversation about Kody and Janelle's relationship became heated. They couldn't see eye to eye and Kody stormed out.

Christine invited Janelle and her kids over to celebrate Easter. The egg hunt was the highlight of the festivities.

Mykelti and Tony announced they were expecting twins!

Christine celebrated her 50th birthday! Her party had a fun 1950s sock hop theme.

Meri moved her online clothing business to her bed & breakfast and made plans to convert the carriage house into a workspace and in-person shop. It was an exciting project for her, so she met with an interior designer to figure out the layout.

Mykelti and Tony brought the family together over video chat for their twins' gender reveal. They were expecting boys!

Meri met with Robyn and Kody before her departure. She explained that it wasn't fair to her or Kody to continue their relationship and she announced that she would be moving to the bed & breakfast. It was a hard pill to swallow, especially for Robyn.

Later on, Meri revealed that she and Kody had an important conversation and decided it would be best to end their relationship. Meri was ready to move on from the situation and pursue her passions.

Mykelti had a baby sprinkle for the twins and everyone was welcome. Things were still a little awkward between Christine and Kody and Robyn, but the party was a fun, festive event regardless!

David proposed to Christine after a day of off-roading in Moab, Utah! They were thrilled to take the next step.

Kody shared a tearful goodbye with Meri after helping her move to Utah.

Breanna and Aurora were interested in joining a new church to find community, so Robyn joined them to support their search.

Christine and David tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony!

Meri and Janelle connected on a video call and discussed getting lawyers to handle the Coyote Pass property and their pieces of land. They needed to think ahead in order to make their future plans.

Unsure of what would happen to their property, Kody and Robyn made the most of their surroundings with the kids. They made so many memories in Coyote Pass and they were grateful for all of those moments.

Christine and Janelle solidified their bond as forever sister wives! David and Christine helped Janelle move to North Carolina and they all stopped at a bar to celebrate their new chapters in life. Janelle had her first-ever shot!

Meri and Janelle met up to discuss the future of their property. At this point, the ladies no longer wanted their shares and wanted make sure the script wouldn't flip on them financially. They both invested a lot to buy the land together, but that was no longer their reality. So, they decided to put a bit of pressure on Kody to settle things.

David and Christine spent their first Valentine's Day together as a married couple. Christine reflected on past holidays with Kody and the other wives and felt it was strange how certain things went down. She definitely appreciated having one-on-one time with her partner this year.

The family grieved the death of Kody and Janelle's son, Garrison. Through the tragedy, they found strength in each other. The siblings and parents were each other's support system and you could see how meaningful these bonds were during the gathering in Wyoming. When they needed each other most, they came together and helped each other find peace in the most difficult moments.

A new chapter! Janelle, Christine, their kids, and other loved ones visited Janelle's new property, which she hoped would become a new hangout spot for the family. She loved being in nature and bringing everyone together to enjoy it with her. She envisioned future plans with small cabins for the family to stay in. It would be a lot of work, but Janelle was ready to take it on!

Kody and Robyn had a date night and discussed the possibility of bringing in a new wife. They weren't sure that plural marriage was for them anymore and Kody outright said he wanted to be monogamous. Robyn agreed, although part of her seemed a little crushed. She always loved the idea of plural marriage and the sister wives lifestyle, so it was going to be a big change.

Meri said yes to speed dating! She was ready to get back out there and see what the dating pool had to offer. At this speed dating event, Meri sat with a new single man every 10 minutes and at the end, she could let the event coordinator know who, if anyone, she was interested in and wait to see if it was a match. She met some nice men, a much younger date, some not-so-conversational guys, and felt a decent connection with her last date, Ron — at least compared to the other men she spoke to.

Christine and David helped Mykelti and Tony move to North Carolina, but they hit a terrifying bump in the road along the way. Tornado warnings popped up and Mykelti and Tony found themselves in the middle of the storm. Large pieces of hail darted down and crashed into their windshield, scaring the couple as they tried to shield themselves and their kids. They found shelter in a nearby hotel and after a while, they were able to continue their journey.

Althought Mykelti and Tony experienced a fright, David said he was jealous of their tornado encounter!

Mykelti and Tony weren't the only ones moving somewhere new. Kody and Robyn closed on a new home! Their old house held so many memories and they wanted a fresh start. So, they found a larger house to call their own. They hoped that with the extra space, their kids would come and visit.

Shortly after Mykelti and Tony moved to North Carolina, Christine's son, Paedon, did too. Christine felt the weight of her kids being gone and wondered if she was a bad mom since they all moved to be near Janelle and her kids. David assured her it wasn't her parenting and that her kids were just growing up and creating new experiences for themselves.

Janelle and the kids went to the new property to cut down a special tree for Christmas. Although they wouldn't be able to spend the holiday on the farm, Janelle viewed it as a symbol of their next chapter. She said if they couldn't celebrate on the farm, then they'd just bring a piece of the farm to them!

Meri and her friend, Jenn, headed to New York City for the holidays! Meri was excited to travel and experience new things, so she and Jenn saw all the sights and it got them into the Christmas spirit.

Aurora invited her boyfriend, Brodie, over to help decorate for Christmas. Kody and Robyn welcomed him openly, but Kody still had a few questions for Brodie about his intentions. It was mostly in jest, but ever since Kody's own divorces, he wanted his kids to have discernment about who they chose to date. In the end, they all had a fun and festive evening together!

Kody set up a call with Meri and Janelle to announce that Coyote Pass had a potential buyer! Kody tried to be playful with them, but the ladies were a bit icy towards him. They just wanted the sale to be over and done with.

Meri looked through keepsakes from her marriage, including her wedding dress (which she made herself!). She found a sentimental letter from Kody that was signed "Your mate for life, Kody." There were a lot of items to go through and the memories came flooding back, good and bad.

The Browns finally closed the Coyote Pass chapter of their lives. Meri and Janelle arrived at the property first and chatted for a bit, followed by Kody and Robyn's arrival an hour later. After a standoff in their cars, their realtor, Justin, pulled up and everyone got out of their vehicles to greet him. The sale was final and everyone received what they wanted.

According to Meri, Kody and Robyn didn't say hello or goodbye. The encounter was even more awkward than they all expected it to be. Meri and Janelle were just glad to have each other there to get through the uncomfortable meeting and talked about it after Kody and Robyn left.

After looking back at the past few years, Kody decided that he wanted to make amends. He wanted to extend an olive branch to the wives, beginning with Janelle. So, he asked her to have dinner with him. Let the apology tour begin!

First, Kody went to North Carolina to apologize to Janelle. They reminisced on their past — the ups and downs — and ultimately, Kody admitted to his mistakes and Janelle appreciated the gesture. Janelle believed that they still cared for each other, but in a different way now.

Meanwhile, Meri got to know Ron a bit better. She invited him to a fundraiser she hosted, supporting Jenn's husband, Shawn, who was battling cancer. The event was a hit with the community — minus the scrambled egg vs. fried egg fiasco.

Next, Kody asked Christine to meet with David present out of respect for their marriage. Kody emphasized that he wanted to apologize so Christine would feel free moving forward. However, Christine admitted she had already moved on ages ago. She didn't like that Kody seemed to be brushing off David and his additions to the conversation, even though Kody knew that David would be there. The most uncomfortable part for Christine was when Kody apologized for saying he never loved her. Kody had so much more to say, but Christine reached her limit for the day.

After an awkward evening, Kody, Christine, and David met up again to drive racecars. It was an attempt for Kody and David to bond more and Christine got in on the fun as well. It was an exciting afternoon and everyone was comfortable having made peace.

Finally, Kody made the toughest visit of all. He wanted to apologize to Meri, but she wanted to have a real conversation. Kody feared having a normal conversation with Meri because he worried they would start arguing and ruin his opportunity to make amends. On the other hand, Meri didn't want Kody to speak badly of her friends as he did in the past. The meeting became tense, especially when Kody forbade speaking about the children. In the end, they agreed they were grateful for the experience and glad to close that chapter of their lives.

Meri and Ron rode bikes and got ice cream together in Zion National Park. Things seemed to be going well and Meri enjoyed getting to know Ron more and more. To Meri, it was a "perfect day."

Janelle went to the church and she was granted a spiritual divorce from Kody! Afterward, she met with Meri to debrief about the "ex-wives tour." Meri also shared that Janelle was married to her brother and got divorced before joining the Brown family all those years ago. They went from sisters-in-law to sister wives to friendly divorcees. It looked as though they were getting along better than ever before.

Later on, Christine threw Janelle a party to celebrate her divorce!

During the Sister Wives One on One, everyone had their say. One polarizing topic was that of the property sale. Kody and Robyn alleged Janelle suggested selling the property out from under Meri. Janelle denied this and said there was no backdoor deal, but in fact, Robyn added an NDA days before the sale was supposed to take place, which Meri refused to sign. Janelle called Robyn "the rock in the way." Robyn insisted that the NDA was listed from the very beginning of the process. Christine didn't know what to think, but it was clear she was staying out of this one.

In Part 2, they discussed Janelle and Meri's dynamic as sister wives and the concept of polygamy fostering competition between all of the women. Each individual shared a unique perspective, making for an insightful chain of conversations.

Stay tuned to see what's next for everyone on Sister Wives.

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