Hulu and Disney+ released a trailer Wednesday for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which premieres Sept. 10, 2026 [2].
The return of the series signals the continued commercial viability of the reality franchise, which has already been renewed for seasons six and seven [1].
The upcoming season consists of five episodes [1]. The trailer highlights personal turmoil involving Taylor Frankie Paul, a former Bachelorette contestant, and the father of her youngest son, Dakota Mortensen [1, 2].
Beyond the drama surrounding Paul, the preview teases interpersonal conflict among the returning cast. Specifically, the footage suggests a fallout between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt [1, 3].
The series continues to explore the intersection of faith, celebrity, and personal relationship struggles within its cast. The new episodes will stream in the U.S. on both Hulu and Disney+ [2, 3].
While the trailer focuses on the immediate conflict between the women, it also emphasizes the ongoing public scrutiny of the cast's private lives. The production has secured a long-term future with the network, ensuring the narrative arcs of these individuals will remain on screen for several more seasons [1].
“The upcoming season consists of five episodes.”
The rapid renewal of the series through season seven indicates that the platform views the 'Mormon Wives' brand as a stable driver of viewership. By integrating cast members with crossover appeal from other franchises like The Bachelorette, the show is expanding its reach beyond its original niche audience into broader reality television demographics.
