Sister Wives - Season 16 Official

: The disagreement over these rules led the family to spend the holidays apart, with Janelle and Christine choosing to see their adult children over following Kody’s mandates.

Simultaneously, the family's long-delayed plans for their Coyote Pass property in Flagstaff, Arizona, caused further friction. Heated discussions over lot boundaries and the "ponds" on the property revealed deep-seated favoritism and resentment. Kody ultimately decided he wanted his own separate lot, further signaling his emotional withdrawal from his wives. The COVID-19 Divide Sister Wives - Season 16

: Kody continued to refuse an intimate relationship with his first wife, Meri, stating there was no "spark" and that they were essentially just friends. : The disagreement over these rules led the

The season concluded with a dramatic three-part "One-on-One" special where the family members addressed the official separation of Kody and Christine. Kody ultimately decided he wanted his own separate

: Kody’s refusal to travel to New Jersey for his daughter Ysabel’s major scoliosis surgery—calling it a "vacation" for Christine—was a final blow for many viewers and for Christine herself.

Nothing accelerated the family's demise more than Kody's stringent COVID-19 protocols.

: Long considered the most level-headed wife, Janelle admitted she was at her "wit's end" and began questioning her own future in the family. The Aftermath: One-on-One Tell-All