The Coyote Pass saga has dominated much of Sister Wives in recent seasons, but Janelle Brown just dropped a bombshell that reframes everything viewers thought they knew. During the October 3 episode, she revealed she was apparently the only family member who truly wanted to build a life on the controversial Arizona property. The land became a flashpoint after the Brown family's plural marriage collapsed, with Christine Brown forfeiting her stake while Janelle, Meri, Kody, and Robyn battled over their shares. TLC's reality series has documented the family's journey through polygamy and eventual dissolution across 20 seasons, with Coyote Pass representing Kody's vision of a unified compound.
That dream never materialized. Instead, the $1.5 million property was recently sold, with proceeds divided equally among all parties. Janelle's admission paints a picture of miscommunication and mismatched expectations that plagued the Browns long before their marriages ended. While Robyn struggled to release her hopes for the land, Janelle recognized early on that the compound would never happen. The revelation adds another layer to understanding why the family's grand plan crumbled.
Sister Wives: What does Janelle want regarding Coyote Pass and what do the others want?
Janelle didn't sugarcoat her assessment of who actually envisioned living on Coyote Pass on Sister Wives. Her comments during the recent episode challenged the narrative that the entire family shared Kody's compound vision.
"I'm not actually sure I ever had the dream of us all being out on Coyote Pass," she admitted candidly.
While she could picture herself there, Janelle characterized it as a fleeting concept for others, explaining how nobody else wanted to live out there. She went through each family member's stance. Christine "didn't want to live out there," according to Janelle. Meri "would have done it if everybody else had done it," suggesting compliance rather than enthusiasm. Janelle also addressed Kody and Robyn's situation. The couple owned a substantial five-bedroom home on two acres nearby, which they eventually sold for $1.7 million.
"They had a house that was pretty much there without being there on the property," Janelle observed.
Her conclusion came swiftly after relocating to Flagstaff.
"I just could see very soon after we moved to Flagstaff that that was not going to be a thing," she said.
Robyn's response to abandoning Coyote Pass contrasted sharply with Janelle's pragmatic outlook. Letting go proved emotionally difficult for Kody's remaining wife on Sister Wives.
"I just kept going out there and putting my good energy and just going, 'OK, we're going to get out here, we're going to get out here,'" Robyn explained.
The property represented potential that never transformed into reality. Rather than forcing his original vision, Kody ultimately prioritized fair compensation for his ex-wives. He explained the final arrangement during a confessional segment.
"Meri and Janelle need to be paid their fair share of it," Kody acknowledged.
He framed the sale as liberation for everyone involved on Sister Wives, saying that it's the best thing to do that benefits everyone involved. The solution ensured equal distribution. The family has since completed the $1.5 million sale, closing this contentious chapter.
What’s next for Janelle?
Beyond Coyote Pass, Janelle has found her own path forward beyond Sister Wives. She's now capitalizing on Kody's infamous nickname for his three ex-wives.
Janelle launched merchandise featuring "Sister Witches" on her online shop. The collection includes shirts in orange, purple, and black, each retailing for $26. Every design displays a witch on a broomstick alongside the moniker. The move shows Janelle reclaiming terminology once meant as criticism, transforming it into an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC, with episodes available to stream on Max.