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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, August 18, 2023 20 By Caroline Collacutt TV Media Trouble in paradise: Fans will finally be allowed a glimpse into the multi-relation- ship breakdown between po- lygamist Kody Brown and his wives (past and present), as "Sister Wives" returns for Sea- son 18, premiering Sunday, Aug. 20, on TLC. Having started in 2010, this thoroughly binged reality se- ries follows the life of Kody Brown, 54, a husband and fa- ther, who (according to TLC) "fell in love, then fell in love again and then again," soon finding himself partnered with four women: Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn – Robyn, who joined the family in the se- ries' first season (and, after his divorce from Meri, is now Kody's only legal wife). Since then, however, a lot has changed for the busy patri- arch. Season 17 marked a his- toric turn in Kody's life, as Christine announced she would be leaving Kody and their joint family in November 2021. The story unfolded fur- ther, as both Janelle and Meri announced their separation from Kody in December 2022, during the tell-all that aired fol- lowing the Season 17 finale, "Sister Wives: One on One." The last fans heard, Kody was down three wives, with only Robyn at his side. The special episode, hosted by Sukanya Krishnan, also brought light to an ongoing feud between Kody and Chris- tine, as Kody went on record to allege that his ex-wife was a "game player" who often caused drama throughout the family. It's choppy waters ahead for the Brown family when Season 18 of "Sister Wives" begins Sunday, Aug. 20, on TLC. realtalk Christine, Janelle, Robyn and Meri Brown from "Sister Wives" The Pine Shop 6x7.5 ORECK VACUUM SALES & SERVICE BAGS AND BELTS FOR MANY OTHER BRANDS OLD VILLAGE COLONIAL PAINTS QUALITY HOME FURNISHING, UPHOLSTERED, FINISHED & UNFINISHED. (FINISHING AVAILABLE) Mon. - Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5 Upholstered, Finished, Unfinished Real Wood Furniture • Finishings Available 5382 St. Hwy. 7 • Oneonta • (607) 432-1124 thepineshoponeonta.com POLY-LUMBER OUTDOOR FURNITURE 10% TO 20% OFF BOOKCASES FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED 20% OFF

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