Sister Wives Go to Therapy
A therapist’s exploration of Sister Wives, one episode at a time. In Sister Wives Go to Therapy, I examine the family dynamics, emotional undercurrents, red flags, and personal development portrayed on screen, through a clinical lens. No diagnoses, just thoughtful reflections on what happens when polygamy, patriarchy, and parentification collide in one complicated family.
Sister Wives Go to Therapy
Sister Wives Season 1 Episode 2: Courting a Fourth Wife
Kody heads south to court his potential fourth wife; back home, the wives express their feelings about a possible new sister wife and make preparations for Christine's new baby.
In the second episode of Sister Wives, the dynamics start to shift, and the cracks start to show. We see Christine in an identity crisis as “the sweet one,” while Robyn’s arrival threatens her role in the family. There’s jealousy, yes, but it’s deeper than that—it’s about belonging, power, and emotional currency. Robyn and Kody talk about building happiness and choosing each other, but is that what their religion dictates? And what do we make of three wives sharing one sad slice of chocolate cake? This episode is a classic; I hope you enjoy.