Sister Wives S17E1 It's Over Recap Review Reaction

[@ayodelehiggs8166]

I love how calm Christine is as she tells Kody to go hell. I could never be that calm. Kody would have gotten cursed out.

[@elizabethndiema5155]

Ayodele that explains why he got mad. It made him look selfish and childish. He is used to getting his way.

[@darknessinmusic]

Right?!? I was cursing Cody out. 😂 My husband was in the background calling Cody an ass.

[@marymarmolejo6508]

You are spot on, the episode showed just how much smarter Christine is than Kody, she's realizing it and talking circles around him,

[@sherirey1182]

I think Kody is slowing cracking up and I'm here for it!

[@emmabbyreborns341]

Kody's attempt to turn his relationship with Christine to a duplicate of his marriage to Mary has failed. He won't have access to any of Christine's money like he does with Mary. Dollar signs are floating away, and he can't stand it.

[@sabinedunne7040]

It was a master class in actual gaslighting from Kody last night.

[@lunaredgrave8794]

I thought other wives stayed out of their sister wives marriages. He should not have gone to her and she should have shut him down immediately, if that was the truth. Another lie exposed.

[@RancherNikki]

So many lies.

[@BrittanyM1985]

I don't know whether Robyn was genuine or not in this moment but I will say, what she said, was the very first time I ever actually agreed with something she said about what he ought to be doing when he has issues with a wife - But I do also agree, it isnt right to talk about his marriage with a wife to another wife - Just like how we see in previews how he speaks to wives in front of other wives

[@lunaredgrave8794]

@@BrittanyM1985 I agree that this is one of the only times if not the only time I agreed with Robin. I think she meant it only because losing Christine loses their kingdom. Or he has to get another wife which she does not want to happen. She has seen how he treats the other three and she knows that’s her future if he loses Christine and has to get another wife.

[@kamirobey175]

Do you remember when they were picking the additions on the house in Las Vegas and he asked Christine to cut back on her additions and give them to Meri? I kept waiting on Christine to tell him "Why would I want to be with someone who wasn't there when his daughter needed him most? Why would I want to be there with a man who didn't help when we came home after Ysabel had surgery?" He has this list of conditions Christine has to meet in order for him to be attracted to her, and yet he thinks he's allowed to act anyway he wants to without any repercussions. He wants everyone to love Robyn like he does and when they don't they are dead to him.

[@betsymcmillan3260]

Robyn has bewitched Kody, however she lacks that power over the wives except for Mari.

[@dawnclark4635]

I have a totally new level of respect for Aspyn. Towards the end of that pregnancy Christine was taking care of the kids and working and Aspyn was helping while Kody was courting Robyn. I don't understand why the other wives couldn't have pitched in or why Kody couldn't have said,"Hey,Robyn,why don't you bring the kids over and you can help watching Christine nad my kids while I get them ready for bed and tuck them in?" Maybe that would've gone a way to help Christine and Robyn to get to know one another and learn to get along but nope. Truthfully,no matter what happens Kody would've never given Christine what she wanted. She could've been nice to Robyn,Meri is,andi t wouldn't have been enough.

[@gadgetgirlm1]

@@dawnclark4635 It made me wonder if those nights that Kody refused to just go downstairs to tuck his kids in at night were Meri's nights and she made a big deal about him not spending any amount of time on her nights with anyone else. Christine said Kody was in the same house so he had to be with either Janelle or Meri on those nights because he wasn't yet married to Robyn and Robyn never lived in the house anyway. I can't really see Janelle getting upset that he'd go tuck in the kids, but I CAN see Meri making a big deal about it.

[@jcam5064]

Having been in relationship with someone somewhat like Kody, it’s probably because she doesn’t want her kids to be exposed to how he would respond about them. I wouldn’t discuss child related issues with my ex if my kids could potentially see.

[@Lina_unchained]

Right?! Like Vegas is when I stopped feeling bad for her. Meri was given the same budget as everyone else and still went over and then fucking complained she was being treated unfairly because she only has one child. Like, no YOU are trying to be MORE important than everyone else because you were first wife. Stop fucking whining this has nothing to do with your infertility and quite frankly, I'm tired of hearing about infertility from women who are on the brink of or well into menopause. It's just fucking stupid. And when she brings it up now it's even worse. I get that it's hard and heartbreaking and painful, but that part of your life is over anyway...you keeps saying you've moved on and healed but you keep bringing it up every time your shitty husband is shitty. Christine not wanting any part of that mess makes PERFECT sense to me.

[@shayprendergast]

Kody being shocked that Christine packed up his stuff was hilarious. He really thinks he can do & say whatever he wants and they aren't supposed to have any negative response or action about it. You did a great job hitting all the points of why his behavior is appalling. Christine was a total class act in that conversation, speaking calmly, owning her own stuff and calling him out on his.

[@dawnclark4635]

He thinks he can breakdown his wives,beat them down emotionally and leave them so broken they won't leave him. About a year ago I was dating a guy who was similiar and one day I was having a really bad panic attack so after he calmed me down he croached down in front of me and said,"You see? I'm the only one who loves you. You're a mess and I'm the only one who cares." That's what selfish,narssastic abusers do. They break you down so much that you start to believe them. In a way Covid was a blessing for Christine because,as she said, she learned she could do it without him.

[@gigiwoodlawn2142]

@@dawnclark4635 I'm so happy you got away from him ❤️

[@shayprendergast]

@@dawnclark4635 glad you could see through that behavior, hope you're doing well now!

[@paulan7218]

I truly believe that Cody married Christine because her grandfather was the prophet of their particular sect and he thought that it would give him clout within the church

[@IntelliKelly]

He admitted part of the reason here "married" Christine was to act as a buffer between Meri and Janelle.

[@lizzieball1210]

He failed to consider that 4 marriages would be a lot more work, than one.

[@rainyhaze6299]

A part of me wondered if Robyn’s advice to Kody encouraging him to stay at Christine’s house and sleep on the couch was out of fear that if the relationship with Christine failed that kody would find a new younger wife to replace Christine and Robyn would lose control and her “rank” as the favorite wife

[@RancherNikki]

Interesting theory. Something to consider

[@somegirla3974]

Maybe but I really think that she really believes in plural marriage. So I think she wants her to stay because of that.

[@gadgetgirlm1]

I truly believe that conversation with Kody and Robyn happened long after the fact and was completely staged. Robyn probably begged Kody to do it to help her save face with the audience. If Robyn truly supported Christine, she would have insisted that Kody go to the operation and she wouldn't have made that comment that Kody couldn't go to the surgery because her kids couldn't go two days without seeing Kody. Kody even made the comment that he had to promise Robyn he'd be back for Christmas before going to Janelle's mom's funeral. PLUS, why the h*ll was Kody even talking to Robyn about what the boxes in the garage meant before he even talked to Christine about it? He makes this big deal about hearing that Christine has told another wife about wanting to leave, and how she should have talked only to him about it, but he can go talk to Robyn about what's going on with him and Christine? I kinda think Kody thought that Christine would just fall in line with Meri and Janelle with the no intimacy part and was completely shocked when she called his bluff and just left instead. It's not what she was supposed to do as a controlled polygamist wife in their religion. She was supposed to just put up with whatever crumbs he so benevolently threw her way while he continued to do whatever the h*ll he wanted to do because in their religion the man is in charge of everything and is supposed to get everything he wants. I was born and raised mormon. My ex husband is VERY much like Kody. He gaslighted, manipulated and controlled me and towards the end wanted nothing to do with me physically. For years I put up with it because I was supposed to. Until I saw how much it was negatively affecting my kids and that was when I knew I had to get out (much like Christine). Only my ex led a witch hunt and had me completely shunned by my family, my church, my neighbors and my friends. It's taken me a lot of years and I'm still working on reprogramming from all that mind control. I'm soooooooooooo beyond thrilled Christine got out!

[@RancherNikki]

@@gadgetgirlm1 I hope you have gotten lots of healing since then.

[@emmabbyreborns341]

Very good insight, and theory. Something to consider for sure.

[@thesheshed1775]

Kody was pressed about Christine getting a 'boyfriend'. Lol. And I loved every moment of it. lol

[@gerryhatrick6678]

The house was in HER name and she sold it and took the cash LOL. You go girl.

[@tanya4691]

And she sold her coyote pass property to his for ten dollars just to be disconnected from this mess

[@kellimccrory8142]

I wish that Christine would have sold the property for 100,000 or more! She didn't want to go to Arizona in the first place. Christine works, Robyn DOES NOT!!

[@dawnclark4635]

I couldn't get over the whole,"You're going to get a greedy man and he'll take my money." because didn't Robyn and Kody use that on Robyn's ex? They made him sound like a wife beater on tv and a deadbeat dad. They used that to get him to sign over his rights so Kody could adopt the kids and now Kody's afraid that Christine will find some greedy guy who's going to use her and Truly to get his money? If they had money wouldn't they have built on Coyote Pass already and Christine has not once mentioned finding another man. Even if she wants one at that point it wasn't about that. She wasnt leaving so she could find a new guy. She was leaving because she wanted to be near her other kids and her family in Utah. I also think that she had to leave. She had to take Truely. Kody and Christine's relationship was so toxic by that point that she needed to get somewhere so she could get prespective and heal from it. Truely did not need to watch her dad treat her mom like garbage and she sure doesn't need to watch him be this awesome dad to Robyn's kids and wonder why her dad doesn't love her as much as he loves them!

[@Priceless_Paige]

True narcissist tendencies! My ex told me “In 20 years when you finally leave your abusive husband, I’ll have my sh!t together and you can’t come crawling back!” He’s trying to scare her to stay, cause anyone else will treat you badly!

[@rebeccacampbell585]

All they could get out of kody would be child support anyway and that would be extremely fair.

[@sherirey1182]

I remember a birthday party where Kody was gushing over the birthday girl (I think it was Ariella) and Truly was observing that spectacle with a downcast sad face. That wrenched my heart. In retrospect, I wonder if Kody was playing it up to show the other wives how he would treat "their" kids if they would shape up. Karma is creeping up on him and I cannot wait. I also was surprised to hear that Robin doesn't want him around much either. She broke the family apart now she and Meri can have his worthless butt.

[@brendam780]

The worst part for me was when Christine talked about working at night and asking Kody to put the kids to bed and he said no so their 10 year old had to do it that was gross.

[@lynnpatuto2111]

Last night was the first time I heard that she also worked at night when they were in Utah. Not only did she have to take care of all the kids during the day, but work at night. That is just crazy!!! While Robyn gets a Nanny for 2 kids. Terrible!

[@barbarabueltmann3352]

And he wonders why his adult children think he is a jerk 😖😖😖😖

[@tabitharay3076]

It was so sad when Christine was asking him if he wanted her to stay or why she should stay and he couldn't even give ONE reason! But also wouldn't tell her he didn't want her. Seemed like he was intentionally trying to humiliate her more

[@dede.terrebonneterrebonne9914]

The only reason he wants her to stay is to get the money from TLC. It is no longer a show about polygamy. So why should it stay on the air I hope he and Robin loose everything Christine and Janelle will be ok on their own and Meri has a business I can’t understand what Meri is getting out of sticking around these two losers

[@charlenestemen3503]

He figured she could go, but keep putting in the money. Robin and I need to live!

[@thesheshed1775]

Nikki hit the nail on the head. Kody made NO effort for Ysabel's surgery. It would be different if he even waited until she returned to Flagstaff to come over and stay a few days. That would have been effort. But none was given.

[@BrittanyM1985]

The real reason Kody is so mad is because his behaviour is being exposed, and everyone knows he's the real problem and he doesn't like that - He's also embarrassed that the point he's been trying to prove on the show about plural marriage isn't coming true - Anyone else think it's crazy how Kody still wanted to try and control the situation right down to her not living where she wanted - Suck it up, you were awful and Christine finally had enough of it, its like abuse on top of abuse on top of abuse - You can tell just how warped Kody is by religion, he openly admitted that they need to stay together because its supposed to be their destiny - Basically admitting, that he stays in some of these marriages because of it and the wives who are unhappy should too - Also hilarious Kody thinks this is all because Christine "lost her way" in their religion - religion isn't going to determine how someone feels or is treated - its all just excuses because Kody doesn't want to take ownership of a failed marriage - Its clear Kody just wanted to pick and choose what he thinks are responsibilities - He didnt go to a big surgery, he didnt recognize a kid was in kidney failure and now we find out he wouldn't even go check on kids in the same house while Christine was working nights - Just wait til Christine does move on with someone else...get ready for that meltdown

[@RancherNikki]

Huge meltdown

[@RachelS8285]

I CANNOT wait!!!

[@catara99]

especially since he basically told Christine his biggest fear is her getting a bf and he loses all "HIS" money LOL I hope she takes him to court for child support bc she deserves to get as much of it as possible for compensation for emotional damages

[@dawnclark4635]

Plus,if you notice yes Christine cried but I'm chalking that up to sheer and utter fusteration. She just was done by that point. This man had no concept of,"Oops...I've gone too far." She just let him rattle and praddle on and she just sat there. She had nothing left to give him.

[@KristySki]

I hope her new man is rich, too! Icing on the cake! Rich and good-looking!

[@kristinesharp6286]

That Janelle’s adult kids were there for Ysabells surgery shows how she mothered and a Janelle and Christine were living it properly and Kody was not.

[@janinefanta9276]

Am I the only one that was triggered when he said she has so much free time and she differently isn't using that time to cook and clean?

[@jcam5064]

It made me so so angry.

[@rustysmith4643]

I’ve been watching your recaps back when you guy’s where the ONLY people recapping the show. Always enjoy both your opinions

[@RancherNikki]

Thanks! That’s a long time. Now all the fancy channels are kicking our butts 🤣

[@djtonja]

When Kody kept saying "Plenty of people live in marriages without intimacy."(or something like that), all I could think to say was, "Yeah! Meri and Jenelle!" And that's not a good comparison!

[@RancherNikki]

Right?

[@dawnclark4635]

I almost feel bad for Robyn because she had to ride the emotional RollerKodster.

[@ShellBAtoms]

😅🤣😂 ...actually is quite sad! 😕 But I am glad that Christine refused to be "Meri'd!"

[@griffin2263]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@susancook1448]

I believe he and Robyn are upset she’s leaving because it threatens his TLC income. Plus he’s set himself up as the standard bearer for polygamy and now we learn how deficient and misogynistic that belief system really is. I do remember the first seasons they seemed to be reasonably happy but shows how frail relationships of that type are.

[@rebeccacampbell585]

Well also if they don't have 4 wives they don't make it into celestial kingdom, per their beliefs with fhe UAB.

[@kristinesharp6286]

Only 3 of the kids are minors, maybe 4. They could all each be in a less than 1600ft townhouse or apartment or home and be fine. Don’t need much money. The middle boys clearly didn’t get what some of the kids got for college. Maybe they can convert Robyns house? LOL

[@KristySki]

"Robyn's good at relationships." Isn't she divorced?? 😒 "They've all kicked me out" that sounds like a Kody problem. He's a good husband to Robyn because she abides by his rules. And she does want more wives because who else is gonna pay for her million dollar home and the nanny? He definitely did say he felt "duped" into the marriage with Meri and he said the same thing with Christine. It's just an excuse because he won't ever admit that he was part of the problem. I don't believe he's on the birth certificate for Truly so she can leave and do whatever she wants. I hope Christine finds a rich man. My favorite part was when he was telling her the reason she needs to stay(but still not be with him) was because "That's what adults do!" Meanwhile he moved Robyn and her 3 older kids far from their father. Also I think it's weird that we haven't heard much from Robyn's kids in a few seasons now. It almost feels like they're being kept hostage or something.

[@RancherNikki]

“That’s what adults do” hilarious. Who is he talking about?

[@tanya4691]

I think the channel without a crystal ball channel pulled up the paperwork and he is not on the birth certificate of a large majority of his kids, I think it was so the other wives could get food stamps,etc

[@KristySki]

@@RancherNikki 🤣 certainly not himself! Gabe has acted more mature than Kody has these last few years.

[@dianamcanally5515]

Robyn said she wanted to live polygamy because she didn't want a full time husband. She liked having him gone some nights. (and no doubt she enjoys the benefits of the other wives working and contributing to the family pot) When she basically told him don't come running to me, go sleep on her couch, I laughed out loud

[@turpinrachael]

First, your shirt is fantastic! Second, I wanted to go through my tv a few times. Christine helped raise Janelle and Mary’s kids because they both worked. Robyn never worked and didn’t need daily help. Even when help was offered she rejected it. It’s just crap storm of Kody idiotic nonsense. I follow Janelle and Christine on Instagram and it appears that Janelle is never with Kody and always with Christine.

[@Dawnsdelightsart]

I had a hard time watching this on Discovery +, without commercials it was 40 mins of emotional abuse. Then claiming that she can't legally take Truly, upset over a "user" getting "his" money. Lol that was the first honest thing he said, it's all about the money for him and guess what Kody, you aren't on the birth certificates. Plus his medical neglect of Ysabel. They started this show to show a positive light on polygamy, lol hope we all can agree this is the trainwreck we knew polygamy is. I hardly get notified of your videos.

[@SummerLove316]

If Kody was my dad I would change my last name & cut him off. He’s a lousy excuse for a father!!! He can’t go to his child’s medically necessary surgery but can go out of his way to find a plastic surgeon for Robin’s son Dayton (originally David, after his dad), the favoritism is obvious!

[@carolmiller848]

He medically neglected Truely too. He watched her when Christine went out of town the time of her kidney shutdown. He didn’t see that she wasn’t peeing or drinking for days. It was only after Christine came back that she took her to the hospital.

[@SummerLove316]

@@carolmiller848 You’re right, I almost forgot about that. He made the kids take care of Truely, Kody sucks when it comes to taking care of a sick kiddo. I personally would have been getting divorce papers ready while Truely was in the hospital, sadly it was more difficult for Christine due to nobody reminding her that she needed to put herself first until not long before she left him. I believe that it was her father that pointed that out, he probably wishes that he had never let Kody near Christine!

[@gerryhatrick6678]

Insulting that he thinks she needs a man period, and the only reason a man would want her was for money? He would be needing a proctologist to remove my shoe.

[@shainasawyer4649]

Did anyone catch when Robyn said she felt uncomfortable with him going to Christine’s? Why? She admitted it had to do with control, but she just told him he needs to fix it. What is she afraid of? 🤨 I have a theory. She was actually afraid of Christine leaving because with Christine there Kody had someone to compare her to and since she was the favorite, Robyn would always be the person on top. If Christine leaves it’s just Kody and Robyn. Meri and Janelle are barely involved, so she is basically the only wife. No longer the favorite, so she may be concerned he will look for a new wife and find a new favorite.

[@branwen1463]

I do think she was afraid Kody would fuck it up (he did) and Christine would leave. I agree with Nikki that I think Robyn does want polygamy with her as head favorite wife and if Christine leaves that unravels that for her. Robyn is a worrier (looking at the fear she enstills in her kids from WAY back) and a wife leaving upsets the apple cart and makes her worry. I also think losing the show and the money is a concern for her.

[@BrittanyM1985]

I agree Robyn is the only one who seems to want this completely anymore, I think she knows he's messing it up by doing nothing to fix anything or owning anything, and she knows the facade in their family is unravelling which in polygamy is a big deal, you don't want anyone to know you can't keep wives

[@kristinesharp6286]

He needs three at the time of his passing to get his own planet and this all to have been ‘worth’ it. A new wife would likely still be fertile. He stops once he knows the womb is done. Then he goes over to visit his minor kids or adult kids at his convenience how dare Mariah leave 2 days before quarantine over to go to Utah to do the bread and breakfast. He went over to the driveway to be FaceTimed with Robyn for nothing.

[@ShellBAtoms]

@@branwen1463 Spot on - in so many ways!

[@sherirey1182]

@@branwen1463 I think she doesn't want him all to herself. She looked pretty miserable to me when she was talking about kicking him out and him being grumpy. He must be a nightmare to live with, but I don't feel sorry for her.

[@lisawilson5662]

LOVE the tshirt!! :) :) :) Throughout the show all I could think was imagine how he would of spoke to her if the cameras werent there. He seems to be an ABUSER! Plain and simple. So glad she ran now the others need to follow! Thanks for sharing! See you next week!

[@jacklynazure689]

I, thought this too. There was a point when he reached over the table and touched her arms after Christine had specifically told him not to , 'point his finger', at her😒 It made me feel very uncomfortable. Kody has a way of looking at the wives in a really nasty way when they disagree or 'displease', him. It's no wonder the wives in most of the seasons say nothing when Kody rants and raves...

[@BrittanyM1985]

Christine did elude to knowing what the public opinion of Kody is and it being correct but her just hiding it for years

[@blackswangothika8920]

I also see the manipulation of Sobyn controlling how long she allows Kody to spend time in other houses. Sobyn puts impossible rules in place ( i believe she constructed them with the nanny) to the point of sanitizing mail etc. Yet..when Kody spends more than 2 days at Janelles who just randomly stops by??? Sobyn..why?? To remind Kody "hey..time to come home now...kids cant go without you this long"..even Janelle said it was out of the blue and weird.

[@clairejones1350]

This recap is so much better than the show glad to see you back !!

[@jackiejackman8664]

I hate when he took the cheap shot of saying “what do you do all day? It’s certainly not cooking or cleaning.” So unnecessary.

[@jcam5064]

Especially since she’s arguably put in more work than anyone else in the family. Raising 13 kids and working nights? He’s got nerve.

[@kirajohns452]

Maybe he should get her a nanny 🤣

[@amymarshall4843]

OMG I've been waiting for this recap! I was literally yelling at my TV screen last night. I was thinking I can't wait to listen to Nikki and John agree with me! Thanks for validating my opinion lol. It's going to be quite the season.

[@AM-mc8uq]

Me too! I want a live reaction video. I'd watch a video of Nikki and John watching the show!

[@Skyryder20]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorrainejohnson9089]

Robyn should of told Kody to go to Isabella’s surgery. You know she didn’t want him to go, so he didn’t that was it for Christine.

[@corrinazimiga7407]

Kody just wanted to have his cake and eat it too. I'm glad Christine is smashing his face into it. She's a beautiful lady who deserves to be happy in Utah. Robyn should be worried if he finds a new wife she won't be so bright and shiny anymore.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

Honestly I’m here for Jon’s sarcastic side notes!!! Waited for these for many months !!!

[@taramama6658]

I’m in Arizona they were never legally married. Christine can take Truly if she wants to. Kody would have to take her to court to try and stop it. He would never do that because he’s not on the birth certificate snd they would allocate child support to him. This is why Christine had no issues leaving.

[@aimee2234]

The train wreck is back! Hello Nikki & John...Kody basing ones attractiveness on getting along is a LIE. He wanted an Allred. A polygamy Princess is what he saw in Christine. The fact he says she didn't help Sobyn made me realize, everything is Sobyn. The beginning was TLC trying to make Sobyn look better. That scene was 1000% fake. I have to point out I never once saw Sobyn hold Truely or try to help or bring a meal to Christine. Too busy planning the big wedding and 2 week honeymoon.

[@TyC21]

I watch your channel specifically for the Sister Wives recaps! I don't even watch the show but I come here to see what happens! You are my favorite recap-ers

[@CZMuzic2714]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I watched your recaps last season and somehow lost track of your channel. I was frantically searching for your channel! Thank God I found it!!! Y’all are the best!

[@kristinesharp6286]

How does Kody and Robyn reconcile they were not grown ups with her ex husband and him being able to parent his children. They moved yet another state away in Vegas and still as far with AZ. He brought her down by saying only money would bring a man to her other than him. He is so abusive.

[@jeannenason6472]

When polygamist wives leave, if they go to court over kids, the court/state comes after the father for support and that can include back child support from birth. Apparently there is no insurance on the kids because that was a problem when Truly had surgery. They don’t put them on insurance because they are not on the birth certificate.

[@sydneyfritz802]

i think that when kody said i felt like i had to marry christine it was because of her bloodline in the church he probably felt like having a allred in his family brought prestige

[@nicolevandelden1406]

The “you would have heard me scream from your house,” cracked me up.

[@rebeccacampbell585]

This is the first video I've seen here. I like how your husband is spending time with you even though the show isn't probably his favorite. I enjoyed both of your comments.

[@jettj6088]

I think Kody was worried about paying child support for Truely. I also think he was worried about Christine's money coming out of the pot.

[@_danyelb]

It feels like once he thinks they betray him he punishes them by not showing the person any affection. Then tells them they need to figure a way to make him attracted to him again.

[@blackswangothika8920]

And last..the ONLY one who tried to forge a relationship with Sobyn above her insecurities is Christine. She wanted to watch Sobyns kids. She offered many times. Christine made the effort to go to Sobyns and have a sit down and apologised to her for her jealousy and how to go forward. When did Sobyn ever really try to nurture and cultivate a relationship with Christine or Janelle for that matter? So who should Kody have an issue with really? Not Christine..but the real saboteur..Sobyn.

[@gadgetgirlm1]

And did we ever see Robyn even trying to bond with Christine's kids? Even in the beginning she takes the kids just after Christine gives birth and says that she's taking them to be watched when one of them asks why they are going over there. She didn't say she wanted to spend time with them or get to know them. Nope! She let them know right off that watching them was a chore. How was Robyn a good sister wife to Christine? Christine did WAY more to try and make them all feel included and was always trying with her relationship with Robyn.

[@blackswangothika8920]

@@gadgetgirlm1 I agree. I think Kody is only worried about keeping his ability to be with Sobyn in the celestial kingdom. He could care less about being the god of the other wives. Or the kids. And speaking of kids..they move on to be gods n goddesses for their partners in the celestial kingdom so he wont have them either. Now..to go from priesthood to godhood he must take a new wife. Or eles this is all for not...If sobyn agrees to a new wife than I bet her first priority is the woman not be of any competition to the queen wife and not get in the way of her lavish lifestyle. Kodys maltreatment of all the woman ( meri is content to be neglected so she doeant count to me..no sympathy) is horrible. Robyn got her monogamy..so she needs to quit crying. She could give a damn who she hurt to maintain that place.

[@blackswangothika8920]

Not only is she nor has she ever been a good stepmom but the proof is how many of the kids like her or have fond memories of her? Mabie 2 out of 13?

[@blackswangothika8920]

I find it interesting that the actions show a reality of hypocrisy going on. Sobyn says she was in a polygamist marriage for close to a decade yet they remained monogamous. So they never found a suitable 2nd wife? Mabie Sobyn never really wanted another wife. Than she claims joy at joining the browns and those marriages break down and now she has a monogamous marriage.. hymm. Last..they agreed to not talk about each others marriages with each other and who does he say he wants to go speak to about his marriage with Christine? Sobyn..who only played for the camera imo..plus she wanted a break from kody..so it wasnt out of real concern imo.Notice how Kody glossed over when Christine said the marriage really took a dive in the last 10 years or so..what changed in the last 10-12 years? Ummm...Sobyn came into the fold.

[@cozygamingmom]

I have been so excited to hear your take on this!!! It was such a difficult episode to watch and left me feeling so.... Horrified. I felt like I was watching an evidence video

[@kristenmiller8725]

He really needs to be tested to see if he's a psycho path

[@lizzieball1210]

Christine has always been my favorite.

[@thesheshed1775]

This episode was a GIFT to everyone who has been a fan from season 1.

[@angieloveless57]

This is my last comment I swear but when he talks about how Christine doesn’t treat Robyn’s kids the same remember how EXCITED AND HAPPY she was when they adopted them she was literally in tears cuz she was so happy he’s SO FULL OF IT OMG

[@lisalynn68]

When Christine says “Man the f-up”. 💃🏻

[@deborahsuarez32]

So happy to see you two talking about Sister Wives again!!! Makes my Monday.

[@highapplepieinthesky8926]

I was so shocked when Kody said he wasn’t attracted to Christine when he married her and that he didn’t know any better. I wonder which other wives he was never attracted to. If he was never attracted to Christine then that means he was never in love with her

[@lstarsabb]

You forgot to mention Kody calling Christine a bad mother and immature for not just being happy with the crumbs he gives her and her kids. He literally said you grownups stay and work it out. But my thing is he didn't have that same energy with Robyn's ex or Meri. And I know fans are waiting for Jenelle to leave, but i don't think she's going anywhere. She made it clear she doesn't need support from Kody, but instead of begging for things she doesn't get she does her own thing. Being the basement wife wouldn't bother her like it would Christine. It's been rumored that her and Kody haven't had sexual relationship for years just like Meri

[@emmabbyreborns341]

Kody is afraid that all the money-generating members of the family will leave and he will actually have to support the legal wife (who doesn't work) and their kids.

[@conniecat77]

I was screaming at the TV when Kody said that Christine doesn't cook or clean! Really, she has taken care of all of the children for years. You are so right, Christine offered to help with Robin's kids, but Robin didn't want her to. I am so tired of Kody using the excuse that Christine was a bad sister wife and that is why he doesn't want to have an intimate relationship with her. It is because he only wants an intimate relationships with the master manipulator sobbin Robin! It was so great to see Christine stand her ground with Kody. You go Christine!

[@kristinesharp6286]

That child was in pain for too long. It was great she had her sister and family.

[@thesheshed1775]

Everything went from Christine's house, Christine's kids, to my house and our kids. Make it make sense.

[@kristinesharp6286]

Christine is royal polygamy. Her ancestors are big deals. That is why he married her. He needs three technically attached to him for his planet in the next life. Christine and Robyns house way bigger.

[@kristinesharp6286]

He is writing his version of the truth in the journal to keep track of it.

[@karenp5959]

What got to me about the spinal surgery was not so much that he was there in NY, but he wasn't there when they got back. If he wanted to show how much he cared, he should have been there to help with meds , getting groceries, cleaning, giving Truly attention because she must have been scared too.

[@ShellBAtoms]

THIS!

[@thesheshed1775]

Watching Kody realize his manipulation and mind control is DONE was so satisfying.

[@tammyhenson8823]

I totally agree. I was a little frustrated that Christine let him go on and on without putting him in his place. I guess she did that in the end after all and she did it with so much grace.

[@jillv4006]

What perfect bookends for a failed marriage: he wasn’t attracted to her from the start and married her because he felt like he had to and his final thought was that he’s afraid she’s going to find a guy who goes after “his” money 💰 So happy she’s moved on! Btw, who wouldn’t be surprised if sobbin Robyn ends up pregnant 🤰 to put a final nail in the coffin of these pathetic relationships. Also John, forgot basement wife…Mary’s out in the doghouse wife and Janelle’s in the trailer down by the river wife.

[@dedemunson4988]

She looked pregnant on this episode. Gabe might right after all!

[@kristinesharp6286]

He told robyn so she would start the campaign of harassment to keep her technical there like they have been doing to Meri for years. He didn’t expect her to go off telling him what to do.

[@kaylabryson1932]

Did Robyn ever help Christine with her children!! Or Janelle’s!!! Truly was a baby…did Robyn help raise her?? Ridiculous. Christine definitely has had counseling. Her responses were coming from education and awareness .

[@tla1616]

I felt that Robin didn't want to actually stuck with Kody 7 nights a week. Sleep on the couch. I want the bed to myself, she looked like she didn't want him there to me.

[@Kkspoke344]

Gonna wager a guess they never get the bed alone, they let Ari run the show.

[@mariaforzisi]

If I had heard from other family members that my husband wanted to leave you bet I would confront my husband and not wait for it to blow over.

[@Bigbaymonstermare]

I had to comment again. That Twitter comment _” _*_Kody’s exit interview_*_ “_ . That made me laugh out loud, loudly enough my husband on the second floor in his office with the door closed and on a group Zoom call for work (he had his microphone on mute!) that he opened the door and asked what it was. I told him the line and he said “you’re watching Nikki and John without me?” 😂😂🇨🇦

[@jackiewallace4976]

I've been waiting for this all morning. Listening wile getting some work done ( mult tasking at its finest lol). His "money"? Does he not understand that it's likely that Christine, Meri and Jenell's money made from their MLMS have been what is keeping the family afloat? Reg of what what I think of MLMS, she and Meri have made decent money from them

[@zoeytheminidoxie4237]

Definitely don’t want it to be the last season when it’s finally interesting and their disfunctional is coming through

[@brendam780]

Christine is descended from polygamy royalty, I have no doubt that is partly why Kody wanted to marry her.

[@sabrinanettey4105]

As someone who is watching a ton of Sister Wives content, I would definitely not say that you're "too nice" as much as that there are other reviewers who have more of a shock jock vibe and really seem to relish trashing Kody, Robyn, and Meri. You guys are certainly critical of them but much more balanced and fair in your criticisms which is appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@RancherNikki]

Thank you. I appreciate that feedback.

[@Kittykat8386]

Been counting down the days till you do this recap!

[@mollysmith1226]

Same

[@AndiLawson27]

Two things I noticed but I don't think you mentioned: It sounds like we've thought they haven't had sex in many (maybe MANY) years, but they do maybe have it twice a year? That's still well within the threshold for qualifying as a "sexless marriage" which is ten times a year or less. The big shock to me was when Christine said she was working nights when the kids were little?! I always thought she got to stay home and be the caretaker, but she also had to go work at night?? What the heck?

[@hid9072]

Your recaps are my favorite... everything you point out is spot on!

[@sandeetee8009]

I was anxiously waiting for you guys to upload!!

[@dianah3204]

OMG I just found your channel, and I haven’t laughed this hard in a very long time. All I’ve been able to say all this time is that their has to be some pay off for all of them to stay in their dynamic! Thank you for sharing your recaps, you’re spot on so far 👏👏👏

[@dianah3204]

Ps “there” not “their” lol

[@RancherNikki]

Welcome to our channel

[@fortylovestyle2789]

100% agree. When he went to kiss Robin goodbye on the way to the hospital was when their relationship ended. If not before actually.

[@bekiitraviskisamore6447]

“You don’t want to listen to our trash opinions.” Love it!

[@skinnyb111]

The contradictions and gaslighting from him was aggravating me.

[@bostonterry7460]

Love your show! I feel like I'm laughing with friends who are watching this wreck 😂 I like Christine and am so happy she left. His Ego can't believe She Left Him ! And I love her cooking show. Easy and fun. Robin likes being the favorite wife but not the 24/7 wife. LOL Karma is upon her 🤣

[@loricruz763]

Oh I love watching your recaps of this show. After I watched it on TV I couldn’t wait to see your recap, because none of my friends watch the show at all. And I felt like at that time I needed someone to talk to about the show and see if they noticed all of the things that I did. And you did! I literally talk to my phone in the mornings when I’m watching your recaps and say…yeah I noticed that too, yeah I saw that too. I am so glad that you do these. So thanks!

[@gretchenhughes9652]

I love to watch your husband’s expressions😂😂😂

[@Midwest_Jess007]

Yeah, we're back! Ive missed you guys. I gotta start watching other shows you guys review

[@sharondascott2980]

Robyn is not sincere at all. Robyn has never told Kody to work on his marriage with no other wife prior to this one clip. This was a teaser for viewers to watch the show. If she has, when??

[@sweetsuzanna]

She is afraid that she will be blamed for the divorce on National TV! Truth is- Sobyn deserves it.

[@gretchenvanvrancken3334]

“All his money” thought he was always “financially drowning?”

[@972eleven]

Omg I am so glad y’all review this show❤

[@jenijackson3206]

As soon as I finish the book series I'm reading, I need to get your books.

[@jeremywhitner2302]

Janelles sons actually said that first and he was slack jawed at the thought

[@RancherNikki]

The world could tell him it’s obvious and he’s going to pretend he has no idea what they mean.

[@queenohalloween7089]

I laughed when after talking to Robin he said, I wish I would have talked to Janelle. lol Ridiculous I guess he wasnt hearing what he wanted to hear.

[@thoughtprocess2918]

I’m so happy you’re back 💗💕 but why couldn’t meri watch Christine’s kids seeing as she only has one? This should have been discussion with all the adults imo instead of pushing Christine’s feelings aside, but I think Kody and meri might have been more focused on the new toy (Robyn) than Christine’s feelings or Christine’s & janelles kids

[@KS-cl8br]

Because Meri worked and Christine wasn't babysitting Meri's daughter who was a teenager. Why would Meri do that as opposed to spending time with her own kid.

[@thoughtprocess2918]

@@KS-cl8br pretty sure meri views all the kids as “her kids” and Leo would have been a child themselves if Aspen (Whose older) was in fifth grade. Meri was an example I gave Becwuse she only has one bio child and it would have been easier to juggle with Christines brood than Janelle who had 6 kids of her own + Christine’s front door was in Meris apartment which would have made it easier logistically to go downstairs to help Christine rather than Janelle who had to physically go outside to enter Christine’s apartment

[@quashmarin1823]

I’d also like to add that way back in Vegas when the anthropology students came to visit they scoped out how Kody was cheating Robins kids get better

[@mell682]

Thank you guys ! Looove the t-shirt :-)

[@mimis105dobbins3]

Y’all are so cute and funny,I absolutely love John’s insight on SW.Y’all are a Dynamic Duo ❤❤

[@rectorlaura13]

Omg it’s was a frustrating episode, but also so sad to actually send the end of a marriage. This marriage can RIP though. Thanks for the recap!! 😁

[@tishomingoswcd]

Is his name on the mortgage? Is his name on Christine's children's birth certificate? Will he pay child support? He purchased everything in the house? Guess he is making more money at the gun shows than we thought.

[@RancherNikki]

Gun shows? Does he sell their polygamous jewelry there?

[@sydneyfritz802]

is that what his job is?

[@angielossner9867]

@@RancherNikki From what I've heard he sells kits to make guns.

[@RancherNikki]

@@angielossner9867 thanks for sharing

[@angielossner9867]

@@RancherNikki I was also going to say I don't think he has a legal right to Truly because I don't think Christine put his name on the birth certificate. I'm not 100% positive on that, it's just what I've heard but also a reason she probably couldn't go after child support unless they do a DNA test .

[@zilla2724]

I don’t think Kody’s name is on Christine’s kids’ birth certificates. Plural families often didn’t include the father’s name so they could take advantage of the welfare system. If this is the case, Kody has no rights where Truly is concerned.

[@ShellBAtoms]

Oh! That's right! 🙄 And yes, Christine did get welfare. And they declared bankruptcy three times: Janelle in 1997, Meri in 2005, and Christine in 2010.