Season 19 of Sister Wives has turned into an emotional battleground, and the Tell-All special is delivering bombshell after bombshell—none more shocking than the revelations from Janelle Brown. In what many fans are calling her most candid appearance yet, Janelle has pulled back the curtain on years of behind-the-scenes drama, particularly targeting Robyn Brown and Cody Brown’s actions that allegedly tore the family apart.

Janelle is done playing nice. During the first part of the Tell-All, she confronted the painful end of her marriage to Cody and didn’t hesitate to criticize him for what she believes is an emotional manipulation tactic—portraying himself as the victim. According to Janelle, Cody has changed drastically over the years, becoming increasingly bitter and self-centered, particularly after Robyn became a permanent fixture in his life.

But the real shocker came when Janelle exposed what fans now believe to be Robyn’s long-running scheme to isolate Cody from his other wives. While discussing with Tell-All host Sukanya Krishnan, Janelle floated the theory that Robyn may have always intended to become Cody’s sole partner, pushing aside the rest of the family in the process. Though Janelle doubts Cody had the intelligence or foresight to orchestrate the downfall of their plural marriage, she implied that Robyn may have been the puppet master all along.

Christine Brown backed up Janelle’s suspicions, noting that from the start, it seemed Robyn and Cody were planting seeds to position Robyn as the only wife that truly mattered. Even Meri, who initially supported the marriage to Robyn for the sake of adopting her children, has since expressed doubts about the authenticity of Robyn’s intentions.

In an upcoming preview for Tell-All Part 2, airing June 1, 2025, Janelle further elaborates on Cody’s behavior, claiming that he intentionally paints himself as the villain to deflect scrutiny from Robyn. She described Cody’s recent actions as “villainous,” saying he increasingly focused only on himself, making erratic choices that alienated his other children and wives.

Janelle went so far as to say she no longer wants any personal relationship with either Cody or Robyn. While she can hold a polite conversation with them if necessary, the idea of rekindling any kind of friendship is completely off the table. Her trust is shattered, and she has made it clear that she sees no path back to a place of warmth with either of them.

One of the most heartbreaking revelations involved Janelle’s son Garrison, who tragically died by suicide. Rumors have swirled that a fractured relationship with Cody may have contributed to Garrison’s emotional struggles. The strain Cody placed on his older children—by prioritizing Robyn’s kids and distancing himself from his others—was a source of pain for Janelle, and she believes this neglect had lasting consequences.

Janelle also challenged the narrative that Robyn was ever truly invested in the plural marriage lifestyle. While Robyn once claimed to support the polygamous structure of the Brown family, Janelle suspects she only played that part until she gained Cody’s full attention. Once she did, everything began to unravel. Cody’s attitude shifted dramatically—becoming colder, more erratic, and emotionally abusive, especially toward the older children and the wives who voiced concerns.

Fans of Sister Wives have long observed Cody’s tendency to rewrite history. In this Tell-All, he doubled down on that tactic by comparing himself to the tragic villains of superhero lore. Quoting Batman Returns, Cody said, “If you don’t die the hero, you live long enough to become the villain.” While he seemed to embrace this comparison with dramatic flair, viewers were less impressed—many seeing it as another manipulative tactic to excuse his behavior.

Even Cody’s claim of suffering for “loving Robyn too much” has fallen flat with audiences. He openly admitted that his bond with Robyn had a spiritual, almost divine quality, while also expressing resentment that the world wouldn’t let him be happy with her. In his words, “We’ve been b*tch-slapped for it.” Yet for fans—and apparently for his other wives—this defense only confirms what they’ve suspected: Cody abandoned fairness and unity for favoritism.

Meanwhile, the women are reclaiming their narratives. Asked who they identify with, Janelle said she’s like Evelyn from Fried Green Tomatoes—ready to take control and rewrite her story. Meri likened her journey to that of Wild’s Cheryl Strayed, a messy but healing path of self-discovery. Christine, ever the realist, described her life as “chaos,” drawing comparisons to Everything Everywhere All At Once—but said she wouldn’t trade the madness for anything.

The most striking part of the Tell-All might not be the scandals themselves, but how far removed Cody now seems from the family he helped build. His former wives are evolving, healing, and growing without him, while he and Robyn seem more isolated than ever—clinging to a version of events that few are buying anymore.

In the end, Robyn and Cody’s attempts to control the narrative may have backfired spectacularly. With Janelle exposing the fractures, Christine and Meri offering their own candid reflections, and fans pulling receipts from years of footage, the truth is becoming harder to hide. As Season 19 continues to unfold, the Brown family’s story is no longer about plural love—it’s about reckoning with betrayal, accountability, and the long road to personal freedom.

Stay tuned—Tell-All Part 2 promises even more revelations, and if Janelle’s words are any indication, Robyn and Cody’s web of secrecy is just beginning to unravel.