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Sister Wives

2010 – nowShow17 seasons274 episodesTV-14

DramaReality
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic626.0

An eccentric, eerie reality series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for awe or uplift.

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Episodes

17 seasons · 274 episodes · best: S19E25 "He Heals the Brokenhearted" 9.4

Episodes

6.8
6.6
5.8
5.3
5.4
5.6
5.7
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.4
7.5
7.0
6.7
6.6
7.1
7.6
7.2
7.6
7.6
7.5

Story

Husband Kody Brown, along with his four wives (only one of which is legally married to Kody) and their combined 18 children, attempts to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Drama
  • Polygamous Family Life
  • Cringe-Worthy Authenticity
  • Religious Fundamentalism Critique
  • Gossip & Scandal Magnet
  • Unconventional Parenting
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Sister-Wives Dynamics
  • Documentary-Style Observations

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Mary Wilcher, Tim Gibbons

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 2010 · February 1, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 26, 2010
Latest episode
February 1, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
17 seasons · 274 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Reality, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
93 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sister Wives?"

Questions about Sister Wives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sister Wives worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 62). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.3 against 7.6 for the best season.

Which season of Sister Wives is best?

Seasons 17, 19, and 20, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 4 is the weakest at 5.3. The highest-rated episode is He Heals the Brokenhearted (season 19, episode 25) at 9.4, and the lowest is Polygamist Pilgrimage Into the Past (season 5, episode 7) at 4.8.

Is Sister Wives okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Sister Wives?

137 h

About 137 hours: 274 episodes in 17 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 2010, and it's still in production.

Will Sister Wives make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).