The captivating and controversial journey into the world of modern polygamy returns for a sixth season, delving deeper into the complex emotional landscapes of five families embracing plural marriage. This season, the stakes are higher than ever as these families navigate intense legal hurdles, cultural barriers, and the raw, often painful, emotions that come with expanding their unique unions. From international visa races against the clock to the delicate balance of shifting friendships into romantic partnerships, each family’s quest for a sister wife is filled with unprecedented challenges and revelations.

With new families joining the mix and familiar faces returning, “Seeking Sister Wife” continues to provide an unfiltered look at the realities of this alternative lifestyle. The series explores the intricate dynamics of jealousy, commitment, and love, asking whether these families can overcome the immense pressures from society, their own insecurities, and the ticking clock to finally achieve their plural family dreams.

Meet the Cast of Seeking Sister Wife Season 6

– The Merrifield Family: Garrick, Dannielle & Roberta (Buena Vista, Colorado)

Garrick and Dannielle Merrifield return, determined to make their plural marriage a reality with Roberta, their potential sister wife from Brazil. This season, their journey is a race against time as they navigate the complexities of a K1 visa, which gives them only 90 days for Garrick and Roberta to marry once she arrives in the United States. The pressure strains their relationship, forcing them to confront logistical nightmares and the emotional toll of their unconventional courtship.

Dannielle faces her most challenging season yet, grappling with the legal and emotional finality of the process while trying to maintain a supportive front. Garrick, fervently believing this is his religious destiny, must balance his excitement with the very real anxieties of his two partners. Their story is a high-stakes drama filled with cultural adjustments, financial pressures, and the constant threat that their entire plural family dream could collapse under the weight of immigration law.

– The Davis Family: Nick, April, Jenny & Teresa (Aurora, Colorado)

The Davis family continues their polygamous journey, now welcoming their longtime friend, Teresa, into the family in a more official capacity. With April pregnant and the household preparing for a new baby, the family dynamics are already in flux. Nick now faces the delicate task of transitioning his deep friendship with Teresa into a romantic relationship, a challenge that proves more difficult than any of them anticipated.

The domestic bliss is tested as Nick struggles to define his new role with Teresa, creating an undercurrent of awkwardness and unmet expectations. April and Jenny, while supportive, watch this new relationship unfold with a mix of hope and trepidation, wondering if their close friend can truly become a loving sister wife. Their story explores the complex blur between friendship and romance, and whether some bonds are better left uncomplicated.

– The Williamson Family: Reise and Billie Jean (New Ross, Indiana)

New to the show, Reise and Billie Jean Williamson are a married couple with young twins who have decided to explore polygamy to expand their busy household. They represent the raw, early stages of the seeking process, filled with idealism and the harsh reality of finding a compatible partner. As a newer potential family to polygamy, they face a steep learning curve and the daunting task of explaining their lifestyle to potential partners.

Reise, in particular, finds the dating world exceptionally challenging, struggling to connect with women who are open to their non-traditional arrangement. Billie Jean acts as both a supporter and a guide, but she also must confront her own feelings of insecurity as her husband dates other women. Their journey is a relatable and often awkward look at the beginning of a polygamous path, highlighting the vulnerability and courage it takes to put your family and heart on the line.

– The Peralta Family: Yessel, Dani & (Potential Wife) (Bristol, Connecticut)

Also new this season, Yessel and Dani Peralta are a married couple with four children who are cautiously re-entering the world of plural marriage after a failed past attempt that left emotional scars. Yessel feels a strong calling towards polygamy, while Dani wrestles with resurfacing jealousy and the need to establish firm boundaries to protect her heart and her family’s stability.

Their story is one of tentative hope and past trauma. Dani’s internal struggle is a central focus, as she tries to reconcile her love for her husband with her fear of being hurt again. Yessel must prove that he can prioritize his existing family’s emotional needs while seeking a new partner. The Peraltas offer a poignant look at the resilience required to try again after heartbreak, making their search a delicate and emotionally charged process.

The Johnson Family: Matt, Anjelica & Shanay (Providence, Rhode Island)

The Johnson family returns with a relationship at a major crossroads. Matt and Anjelica have been in a three-year relationship with Shanay, but what began as a promising polygamous union is now under immense strain. Shanay is increasingly frustrated, feeling like a perpetual girlfriend and pushing for more time, commitment, and a clear definition of her role within the family.

This season documents the make-or-break moment for this trio. Matt is caught in the middle, trying to appease both partners while Anjelica feels their original family dynamic is being threatened. Their story is a gripping exploration of what happens when the initial excitement fades and the hard work of building a truly integrated plural family begins, with patience and promises running thin.

Why Seeking Sister Wife Season 6 Is a Must-Watch

• Higher Stakes Than Ever: With visa deadlines, pregnancies, and relationships on the brink, the drama is more intense and real.

• New Families, New Dynamics: Fresh faces the Williamsons and Peraltas bring new perspectives and challenges to the polygamy journey.

• Unfiltered Emotional Journeys: A raw and honest look at the jealousy, insecurity, and hope that define the search for a sister wife.

• The Ultimate Relationship Test: Witness the incredible pressures these families face from society, the law, and each other.

Love Isn’t Always a Simple Equation. Seeking Sister Wife Season 6 premieres September 22, 2025, on TLC.