Season 4

After living in separate rental homes for the past two years, the Browns are one step closer to fulfilling their dream of being together under one roof, moving into four adjacent houses in the same neighborhood. But now they have four large mortgages and a struggling start-up jewelry business. Meanwhile, Meri finally decides on whether or not to accept Robyn's offer to be her surrogate, but will Kody agree with her decision? And as more kids prepare to leave the nest, Kody and the wives have a surprise in store that will rebuild the closeness the family once shared back in Utah.

episodes

E1
1.Picking Up the Pieces
Jul 21, 2013

The Browns take the first walk-throughs of their four adjacent homes. The family business continues to struggle, creating tension among the wives. Robyn asks Meri about her surrogacy offer.

E2
2.Four Lives of Kody's Wives
Jul 28, 201360m

Since leaving Utah, the wives have settled into separate lives. Janelle continues her weight-loss battle. Robyn fights to keep the family business afloat. Meri works to repair her relationship with Mariah and Christine rethinks her career.

E3
3.Big Boy Panties!
Aug 4, 2013

Snags in the building process threaten to ruin the Brown's dream of being in all four houses by Christmas. Aspyn and Mariah discuss college plans. One wife considers jump ship on the family business.

E4
4.Odd Wife Out
Aug 11, 2013

With builders putting the finishing touches on their new homes, closing on their mortgages remains a major hurdle for all four wives.

E5
5.Christmas Surprise
Aug 18, 2013

The Browns celebrate Christmas a week later to give everyone time to move into the new houses. Kody challenges his wives to a contest. Robyn has a special gift for Kody.

E6
6.Robyn's Secret
Aug 25, 2013

The family buries a time capsule to symbolize putting down roots. The Browns hold their first church service since moving in. Robyn reveals a shocking secret from her past.

E7
7.Polygamy Questions Answered
Sep 1, 2013

The Browns answer viewer questions. What do the teens really think of the family dress code? Which mom is the strictest? Get all the behind-the-scenes details in this special episode of Sister Wives.

E8
8.A Wife Decides
Sep 8, 2013

To move forward with their new life, the Brown’s burn the bag Kody used daily to go between each house. Janelle hits a plateau with her weight loss. Kody and Meri make a decision on Robyn's surrogacy offer.

E9
9.Sister Wives On the Ropes
Sep 15, 2013

The sister wives face anti-polygamists in a public forum.

E10
10.Polygamist Marriage Therapy
Sep 22, 2013

Kody and his four wives travel to a couples retreat to tackle their relationship issues head on. After a meditation session that barely eases the emotional stress, Browns finally make a discovery on the root cause of their internal conflicts.

E11
11.Mother-in-Law Invasion
Dec 29, 2013

On Mother's Day, Kody is visited by all nine of his. Meanwhile, the wives discuss college costs.

E12
12.Boys Night Out
Jan 5, 2014

Kody rekindles a bro-mance with his old friend Brett. Meri's panic about her future empty nest grows as Mariah's graduation approaches.

E13
13.Polygamist Flash Mob
Jan 12, 2014

The Browns throw a party to celebrate Mariah and Aspyn's graduation from high school, but Meri has a hard time thinking about Mariah leaving for college. Meanwhile, a fortune teller sees a fifth wife in Kody's future.

E14
14.While the Wives are Away...
Jan 19, 201460m

The wives take a road trip to San Francisco, where they work on their relationships by shopping for dresses for their commitment celebration. Meanwhile, Kody stays at home with all 17 kids.

E15
15.Browns in Crisis
Jan 26, 2014

Truely becomes seriously ill and requires immediate hospitalization, which puts Mariah's farewell party on the back burner.

E16
16.Tragedy in the Family
Feb 9, 2014

Another family tragedy, the second in two months, interrupts the Browns' efforts to plan a party for their commitment celebration.

E17
17.Celebration Countdown
Feb 16, 2014

A dress rehearsal goes awry when the Browns are getting ready for their commitment celebration, and Kody and his wives wonder if all their hard work and planning will pay off.

E18
18.The Commitment Celebration
Feb 23, 2014

After months of planning there’s just 48 hours to go; the dresses are not ready, the lights are not strung, and 200+ guests are on their way. A surprise organized by the teenagers caps a unique event; a celebration of four marriages in one giant family.