Overview

• The Oct. 5 episode follows Mykelti Padron and Tony Padron driving from Utah to North Carolina, where severe weather and hail damage disrupt their trip.
• Mykelti cites Charlotte’s status as a chess hub as a key draw for Tony’s playing, teaching and content work.
• She also wants her three children to grow up near cousins, including sister Maddie Brown’s family in North Carolina.
• Christine says Mykelti is exhausted by trying to reunite the Browns and notes strain with Kody Brown, who says tensions with some adult children persist.
• The storyline unfolds against the backdrop of the family’s split since 2021 and Season 20 footage that shows Kody seeking forgiveness from former wives.