Sister Wives - Season 16 Guide

: 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.

The season concluded with a dramatic three-part "One-on-One" special where the family members addressed the official separation of Kody and Christine. Sister Wives - Season 16

: 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 : The disagreement over these rules led the

Nothing accelerated the family's demise more than Kody's stringent COVID-19 protocols. Kody ultimately decided he wanted his own separate

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

: 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.