Surviving Sister Wives

“A Family Meltdown” The adults con another small business owner into funding MSWC; Annie mentally prepares to move in with Kody; Christine orders her gravestone. NOTE: This episode was originally released in May of 2022. This episode is sponsored by: Hims & Hers is a modern health and wellness platform that makes it easier to get quality care right from your phone or laptop. Whether you’re loo...

"Easter" Bill and Roman's disagreements result in lawsuits from both sides and unwanted houseguests from the compound, Sarah learns about her family's history from her grandmother, and Joey confides in Barb. This episode is sponsored by: Hims & Hers is a modern health and wellness platform that makes it easier to get quality care right from your phone or laptop. Whether you’re looking for expe...

“Counseling Texas Style” Christine tries to get some booty on her anniversary trip; Kody builds a biggie housie during a therapy exercise; Robyn’s ex breaks in a new pair of running shoes. NOTE: This episode was originally released in July of 2022. This episode is sponsored by: Hims & Hers is a modern health and wellness platform that makes it easier to get quality care right from your phone o...

"Eviction" Bill considers launching an expensive new marketing campaign for Home Plus, Nicki wards off the advances of a pair of persistent missionaries, and Margene is invited to a recital at Pam's church. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your money into an expert-built...

“A Secret Marriage” Meri is rewarded for her heroic efforts with a house salad; Janelle reluctantly extends an olive branch; Kody & Robyn make it legal with a secret rendezvous. NOTE: This episode was originally released in June of 2022. Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV...

"Roberta's Funeral" Bill heads to Juniper Creek to attend the funeral of his father Frank's first wife Roberta, and to make Roman a settlement proposal he may or may not be able to refuse. Meanwhile, Barb bails Nicki out of a jam at home, and Ben ponders whether he has what it takes to follow in his father's footsteps. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you...

“No Thank You, Daddy Issues: Kody & Winn Brown” Harken back to when we kicked off our Mediocre Down series by talking about toxic parenting at the root of the Brown family tree - Kody's relationship with his father Winn. NOTE: This episode was originally released on our Patreon in October of 2024. Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, lea...

"Affair" Bill and Barb's behavior arouses Nicki's suspicions; Bill and Don get dirt on Roman after placing an anonymous call to Attorney General's "Polygamy Czar"; a Home Plus employee comes forward with an unsettling accusation. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your mon...

"Eclipse" Bill's been having some unsettling dreams, and Don's suggestion that they may be a revelation doesn't convince him. Bill soon learns what he must do about Roman though. Elsewhere, Barb gets a long-term teaching job, and Nicki fends off her creditors. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, y...

“What Happens at the Strip Club…” Tehmeena busts BQ at the strip club. Yahweh Poetic and Yahweh Madi’s romantic date turns left when jealousy blows up in their face. Marley faces disapproving family. The power throuple reveals big commitment plans. We were joined by Ace & Katelyn for this episode so the Closed Quad could go full Yahweh this week! Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/sur...

"Home Invasion" Despite being admonished by Bill for her spendthrift ways, Nicki tries to throw an extravagant birthday party for her son Wayne. Meanwhile, Bill installs a 'perimeter of defense' around his homes, and Barb tries to keep the family's secret hidden from their neighbors. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financia...

"Viagra Blue" While attempting to compensate for rising demands at home, Bill searches for a source of protection from Roman's henchmen. Margene continues to pressure him into purchasing a car for her. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your money into an expert-built, div...

"Pilot" Polygamist Bill Henrickson struggles to meet the needs of his three wives and seven children in suburban Salt Lake City. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your money into an expert-built, diversified portfolio based on your goals and risk tolerance, so your money...

"Unforgiven" Meri channels her angst into her art; Kody and Robyn confine baby Sol to the cul-de-sac; Maddie plans her big fat gypsy wedding. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your money into an expert-built, diversified portfolio based on your goals and risk tolerance, s...

"Lonely In Flagstaff" Meri returns to Flagstaff but feels alone. When she meets the other Sister Wives for lunch, old tensions re-emerge. Plus, Kody has a plan to reunite the family. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your financial future. With Acorns, you can start investing your money into an expert-built, diversified portfolio...

"Chapter 9: Enlighten Me & Chapter 10: It will never be a goodbye" The catfish fails to deliver a satisfying character arc; we finally get to the picture portion of the book; and we learn it can never be goodbye if there wasn't even a hello. This episode is sponsored by: Hims & Hers is a modern health and wellness platform that makes it easier to get quality care right from your phone or l...

"Chapter 8: What do I do with all of this?" Meri cuts off contact with Sam without any warning whatsoever; September gets quiet when the catfish realizes they've written themselves into a corner; and we try to keep the story straight by circling back on a few outstanding items with Kendra. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that helps you save, invest, and grow your fi...

"Chapter 7: August can’t do this anymore" Meri's trip to Alaska goes sideways as she's pinged with non-stop notifications from Sam; we pick apart a few more inconsistencies in the alleged storyline; and everything falls apart when Meri sees an ad for PanAm in a Hudson News kiosk on her way home to Vegas. This episode is sponsored by: Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince o...

"Chapter 6: Fireworks in July? I’ll show you fireworks" More (imaginary) steamy romance unfolds as Meri avoids a trip to St. George with the fahmlee; Sam reveals yet another medical ailment; Meri reluctantly agrees to attend therapy with Janelle at Sam's behest; and a trip to Alaska looms over an affair build on a house of cards. This episode is sponsored by: Acorns is an all-in-one money app that...

"Chapter 5: June want to explain this?" Facebook drama is at an all-time high as we meet a few more sides of Sam's personality; Kendra and Lindsay begin a phone feud; and a secret rendezvous in Paris is foiled when word gets out about Meri's inappropriate relationship online. This episode is sponsored by: Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that...

"Chapter 4: May-be it’s time to make a move" Sam reveals his Red Dragon back tattoos; Meri admits that her favorite romance movie is Serendipity; Kody berates Meri at family therapy when her mobile-game high-scores take priority over listening to him complain about his wives. This episode is sponsored by: Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that...

"Chapter 3: April flowers bring what?" Meri and Sam argue about which day should be their anniversary while Meri experiences a hellish 25th anniversary with Kody. The telenovella storylines take a turn as Sam has an unexpected heart surgery, and a Cardboard Regatta psychic confirms that this is a love story for the ages. This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh makes cooking at home easier and mor...

"Chapter 2: Marching into something good (Part 3)" The imaginary love affair continues as Meri spills secrets about her lackluster relationship with Kody; Sam becomes yet another person in Meri's life who won't accompany her on a trip to Utah; and a family emergency gives Sam an opportunity to shine - specifically in the hair and makeup department. This episode is sponsored by: Quince offers luxur...

"Chapter 2: Marching into something good (Part 2)" A fake romance turns into fan fiction when the catfish alleges that Meri met up with him in Vegas less than a week after they started talking. Then they top things off with a trip to Disneyland. No, this does not make any sense in terms of the timeline - and we'll tell you why! This episode is sponsored by: Hims & Hers is a modern health and w...

"Chapter 2: Marching into something good (Part 1)" There was a lot going on in this chapter, so we had to split it up - like Kody and his spiritual wives. The timeline gets granular as the catfish provides a sepia-tone flashback of their relationship descriptions from last chapter. We question everything we've ever known about manipulation tactics as we join the #NotYet movement, then we debate th...