Life for the Plath family looks very different in this new season of Welcome to Plathville, as parents Kim and Barry are separated and on their way to a divorce. Their five youngest kids split their time with Barry and Kim, who are now living separately, while the older children continue to explore their independence.
Moriah reignites her faith in God while at the same time staying in her role as the family rebel and getting more tattoos. Moriah has also reached a breaking point with her former best friend and Ethan’s wife, Olivia, and makes a controversial decision. Micah is on his own in California, but he stays connected and plays a key role in improving the family’s communication with one another. He influences his dad, Barry, to bulk up in a new fitness journey. Kim embarks on her own journey as she steps into the dating world in search of a new love. Meanwhile, the fundamental differences in family values between Ethan and Olivia come to a head.
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