Sister Wives season 19 delves deeper into the changes within the Brown family, highlighting the shifting dynamics following the end of their plural marriage. The November 24, 2024, episode, titled The Eleventh Hour, followed Kody and Meri Brown as they marked a significant turning point.
During this episode of Sister Wives, Kody helped Meri prepare for her move from Arizona to Utah, signaling the official end of their relationship. While reflecting on their past, Kody broke down, expressing regret and grief over the family’s dissolution.
However, Meri reacted with confusion and frustration. In her confessional, she addressed Kody's years of separation and lack of efforts to mend their relationship. Meri added:
"He's saying it's the end of an era, and I'm thinking it didn't have to be this way."
Kody's reflections in Sister Wives
In this episode of Sister Wives, Kody described helping Meri move as "the end of an era," marking a significant moment in the closure of their spiritual marriage. Reflecting on the day, he shared:
"It’s the final nail in the coffin of our dream."
Kody spoke about the changes in his life over the past three years, explaining that he had moved past anger and was now mourning the loss of the family dynamic that had previously defined his life.
While helping Meri move, Kody apologized for their years of estrangement, saying:
"I’m sorry about the seven years, but I’m glad we did it. Because now I can mourn a loss instead of being angry."
This statement referred to the period of distance in their relationship, which had caused strain and unresolved tension. Kody expressed that this moment provided him with an opportunity to reflect and grieve instead of holding onto frustration.
In a confessional, Kody stated:
"I had moved on a long time ago. But let's just be honest here, I was afraid of what she would do if I ripped off that Band-Aid."
Meri, however, was surprised by Kody’s response, which contrasted with the years she felt unsupported in their relationship. In her confessional, she reflected on Kody’s statement about it being the end, expressing that she felt it did not have to happen as it did. She recalled the time she spent trying to improve their marriage and questioned why Kody was only now expressing regret.
Meri's reaction to Kody in Sister Wives
Meri noted that despite her efforts, she felt repeatedly dismissed by Kody and questioned why he was now expressing emotions after years of showing little interest in working on their relationship.
During the move, Kody referred to Meri as his “favorite ex-wife,” bringing a moment of lightness to an otherwise reflective day. In response, Meri said, “Finally, I can be the favorite!” However, she later shared that these comments did not change her perspective on their past. “Today has been good,” she said, “but it doesn’t erase the years of estrangement.”
This episode of Sister Wives concluded with Meri second-guessing her decision to leave, wondering:
"Oh, what have I done? Maybe I’ve made the wrong choice."
The preview for the next episode hinted at more introspection, showing Meri struggling with her next steps as she reflected on her relationship with Kody and adjusted to her new life.
Fans can watch new episodes of Sister Wives airing every Sunday on TLC.