FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Kody Brown and the Brown family are back with more drama as the hit TLC show 'Sister Wives' is returning for its 18th season.

However, in this season, Kody's estranged first wife Meri Brown has no intention to pointlessly stick around and might very well leave Flagstaff, Arizona behind.

The newly released trailer for the 18th season catches Kody and his second wife Janelle Brown at each other's throats, followed by a shouting match that ends with Kody storming out of his residence. Taking their cue from Kody's ex, Christine Brown, several of his wives might leave him this season.

Meanwhile, it appears Kody's fourth and only legal wife Robyn Brown won't be able to fulfill her dream of a packed porch anytime soon.

When will 'Sister Wives' Season 18 air?

Season 18 of 'Sister Wives' will premiere on TLC on Sunday, August 20, at 10 pm ET. New episodes of the show will come out on a weekly basis.

How to watch 'Sister Wives' Season 18?

'Sister Wives' Season 18 premieres on TLC. Anyone with cable access to the network can easily watch the show. If you wish to watch the show online, you can access TLC online by adding cable details to the official TLC website.

Alternatively, you can also watch the show on Amazon Prime by opting for a week-long max-trial. The first seven days are free of cost, after which Amazon would charge $15.99 per month.

Who stars in 'Sister Wives' Season 18?

Kody Brown

Kody is the father of 18 children and husband to four different wives, namely Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn. He is the patriarch of the Brown family. He is a polygamist and was raised as a Mormon.

Janelle Brown

Janelle Brown is a real estate broker and Kody's ex-wife. She was Kody's second wife. Though they were married only "spiritually," they built quite a life for themselves together and shared a total of six children, namely Madison, Logan, Gabriel, Garrison, Savanah, and Hunter.

Christine Brown

Christine Brown became Kody's third wife in March 1994. Less than a year later, they welcomed their first child, Aspyn. She and Kody eventually split, after which she left the family estate in Arizona and went back to settle down at Utah.

Meri Brown

Meri Brown was Kody's first wife, having tied the knot with him in 1990. The couple was married in the eyes of the law till 2014, while his marriages with his other wives were only on a spiritual basis.

Robyn Brown

She is the fourth of Kody's wives and is reported to be the patriarch's favorite. Robyn is 44 years old and a mother of five. She officially joined the family in 2010, with her induction being documented in the pilot episode.

David Woolley

Christine Brown's current boyfriend David Woolley is the owner of a construction company known as David Woolley Drywall. He is a widower and a father to eight children.

What is 'Sister Wives' about?

TLC's 'Sister Wives' has been running successfully for more than a decade now. The Brown family practices plural marriage and polygamy. In light of the recent separations, Kody and his wives share an even tense family dynamic.

'Sister Wives' navigates the exigencies of a family patriarch, a father of 18, as he tries to juggle multiple wives.

What is the latest buzz around 'Sister Wives' Season 18?

'Sister Wives' has remained a fan-favorite ever since it started out as a show to portray the inner workings of a polygamous relationship. However, controversy has always lingered around the show's periphery.

The recent splits and divorces within the Brown family are expected to bring out new storylines for the show. As Christine Brown has moved away from the family estate after her divorce from Kody, it is expected that the show will try to keep up with her.

Additionally, it might be time for Meri Brown to permanently leave Flagstaff as she has made up her mind not to stay just for the sake of staying.