Sister Wives is not finished yet. Christine Brown confirmed on September 6 that TLC will air a new season of the long-running plural family series this fall, and she says the upcoming episodes are loaded with secrets she legally cannot spill just yet. The announcement ends months of uncertainty for fans who worried the show might be winding down for good.
Christine Brown Breaks the News on Instagram
Brown made the reveal in an Instagram video, writing that “a NEW season of Sister Wives is coming this fall.” She followed up in the clip by teasing that the new episodes hold a lot of secrets, though she stopped short of naming them. “I would spill the tea for you, but I’m totally bound by a contract,” she said, according to Showbiz Cheat Sheet. She added that viewers are in for a real surprise once the season drops.
The T-Shirt Push Behind the Announcement
Brown paired the news with a promotion for her own merchandise line. She encouraged followers to buy one of her “Ex-Sister Wives” T-shirts, and offered a free personal video message to anyone who buys a shirt and posts a photo of themselves wearing it while watching the new season. It is a savvy move. Brown has created a small business linked to her life after Kody. Tying it to the season premiere gives her a great marketing chance months before the show airs.
Fans Want Something Different This Season
The comments under Brown’s post turned into a wish list almost immediately. Several fans said they are tired of storylines centered on Kody Brown and his one remaining wife, Robyn. “I cannot stomach another season of Kody and Sobyn,” one follower wrote, using critics’ nickname for Robyn.
Others pushed back on the show’s format itself. One follower said she hopes the season does not just cut between six separate, disconnected storylines. “I really hope it’s not a season where it’s just separate story lines,” she commented. Another complained that recent seasons feel padded with recycled footage, claiming a large share of each episode is repeated clips rather than new material.
Some fans took a lighter approach. They just wanted more screen time for Janelle Brown. She’s one of the most popular among the show’s original four wives.
Is It Time to Wrap Up Sister Wives?
The skepticism was not limited to storyline complaints. Several commenters questioned whether the show has run its course entirely after 16 years and 20 seasons. One pointed out that the family barely interacts anymore, since Kody, Christine, Robyn, Janelle, and Meri Brown now all live in different states. Another suggested TLC quietly end the series or spin off a new show instead.
That criticism is not unfounded. The Brown family’s split living situation is the central tension holding the franchise back. A show about the daily struggles of plural marriage loses its appeal when the participants stop living together and filming scenes together. TLC has leaned on confessionals and individual storylines to fill the gap, but the fan reaction here suggests that formula is wearing thin, even among people who plan to keep watching anyway.
Still, the volume of comments on Brown’s post is itself a signal. A show that fans are actively debating whether to cancel is still a show people care enough to argue about. TLC likely reads that as reason enough to keep it going.
Steve is the founder and editor of TVShowsRoom, covering the Real Housewives franchise, Below Deck, Vanderpump Rules, and Summer House. He oversees editorial direction and specializes in breaking news and season-to-season storyline analysis. Steve has covered the reality TV and Bravo landscape for six years and keeps a close eye on how each franchise evolves.
