Will MomTok survive this? Viewers have wondered since the premiere of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The women have made a big impact in reality TV, showing what life is like in Utah as members of the Mormon church.
Each episode kept viewers excited with shocking moments about the MomTok group and the race to find the new Queen Bee. Some episodes drew more attention than others. Here is a ranking of all the episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
The dramatic twists and emotional moments keep the audience engaged and eager to see how the relationships evolve.
The series not only highlights the personal struggles of the women but also examines the broader implications of their lifestyles and beliefs, making it attractive to watch for those interested in reality TV and the intricacies of modern social groups. Here is a ranking of all the episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
“The Book of Belonging” – Episode 2
This episode sets the stage for the entire season. It happens 11 months after the first episode. It is important because it shares what happened to Taylor Frankie Paul after her arrest. After mentioning her miscarriage in the first episode, viewers learn that she became pregnant again. She is now celebrating her baby shower, hoping to reconnect with the MomTok group.
The episode focuses on Taylor’s baby shower and Whitney Leavitt’s absence. This gives viewers a look at how Whitney manipulated the group to take her side and exclude Taylor. The most interesting part is Taylor’s shower.
It also shows how Mayci Neeley feels about Taylor’s boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, due to rumors about his cheating and mistreatment of Taylor. Although the episode did not have many exciting moments, it was funny to see Taylor’s mom call Whitney for not attending the baby shower.
“The Book of Broken Vows” – Episode 4
This episode follows the chaotic birthday trip for Mayci. The highlight is watching what life will be like for Taylor and Dakota as parents. Jen Affleck and her husband, Zac Affleck, give Dakota a crash course in parenting.
After expressing her dislike for Dakota, Mayci speaks with him about his relationship with Taylor. Things take a turn when Taylor reveals she is not ready for marriage with Dakota because he had a relationship with someone else while they were apart.
Besides the drama between Dakota and Taylor, the group shares their feelings about Whitney at Layla Taylor’s divorce party. Many girls notice Whitney’s tendency to play the victim. Her presence at the party highlights her desire for sympathy after the events of Mayci’s trip.
“The First Book of Sin” – Episode 6
Seeing the girls in Las Vegas is exciting since half the group does not engage in some typical Vegas activities. They go as a group to enjoy themselves, but Whitney decides not to join.
Following Layla’s divorce party, most girls are on bad terms with Whitney, and she has unfollowed them all on Instagram. The focus again shifts to Taylor and Dakota, as their last conversation was in front of Mayci, and it ended poorly.
The most shocking moment occurs when Jen and her husband discuss their Vegas plans. Jen’s husband, Zac, says, “Being divorced and taking care of two kids would be kind of tough,” suggesting he would divorce her if she went to a Chippendales show.
He does not allow her to go alone, and his comment reveals the nature of their relationship. The episode also uncovers Zac’s gambling problem, as he plans to gamble while Jen is with her friends. Dakota invites himself to the trip in case Taylor goes into labor. Jen’s night ends badly when Zac learns she attended the show and confronts her.
“The Book of Trust” – Episode 7
This episode shows the fallout from the girls’ first day in Las Vegas. The main focus is on Jen, who has problems with her husband after he disagrees with her attending a Chippendales show. After the show, Jen decides to find Zac in the middle of the night to talk, but she does not tell the other girls, making them worried.
The girls openly share their feelings about Zac and how he tries to control Jen. Later, it is revealed that Jen went to his hotel room to discuss their future, but the girls still disapprove of her leaving and Zac’s rudeness.
Meanwhile, Dakota returns upset with Taylor because of the show and their unresolved issues. The biggest shock is when Mayci receives a blind item about Dakota cheating on Taylor. She debates whether to inform Taylor or not.
“The Book of Saints & Sinners” – Episode 3
This episode introduces viewers to the divide in MomTok. It shows the “Saints and Sinners.” One group is still very involved with the Mormon church, while the other is not. The Saints group includes Mayci, Mikayla Matthews, Jen, and Whitney.
The Sinners are Taylor, Layla, Demi Engemman, and Jessi Ngatikaura. The divide starts at Zac’s graduation party when Jessi and her husband take out a flask, despite Zac and his family’s opposition to drinking in their home. Following this, Jen disinvites the “sinners” from her baby blessing. This action causes Demi to have issues with Jen’s husband, Zac.
Demi becomes a central figure in the season. She has problems with Whitney after revealing a secret about her and her husband. Demi plans a Galentine’s party, but Whitney takes a joke too far and exposes Demi in front of their friends and her husband.
“The Book of Rumors” – Episode 8
As the season finale, this episode not only answers questions about MomTok’s future but also builds excitement for another season. It shows the aftermath of Taylor learning that Mayci received the blind item about Dakota cheating on her.
It reveals how the couple tries to move forward as Taylor is about to give birth. Nobody expects Dakota to call Mayci for a one-on-one conversation about the blind item. They have an open discussion and ultimately agree to disagree because they care for Taylor.
The shocking moment is when Mayci calls the person rumored to have slept with Dakota while he was with her. The episode ends abruptly, leaving viewers surprised that the season is over.
In addition to Dakota and Taylor’s story, Whitney announces her pregnancy. All the remaining MomTok girls decide to unfollow her on Instagram because she did not support Mayci at her event.
Jen also reveals that Zac has been accepted to medical school in New York City, which means they might leave Utah and Jen would have to leave MomTok for good.
“The First Book of Taylor” – Episode 1
This episode starts it all, giving viewers a look at the scandal that brought attention to MomTok. Taylor explains the swinging scandal. It takes place eleven months before the rest of the season and provides great background on the women and their thoughts.
Viewers see a different side of Taylor, who is trying to find her way back into MomTok. The shocking moment is when Taylor gets arrested and experiences what happens that night.
In addition to Taylor’s backstory, viewers meet Whitney and see her desire to stay in the spotlight. She reveals that her husband was on Tinder during their marriage.
The other women seem to know, but she has denied it for a long time. Everyone is surprised by how angry she gets when attention shifts to Taylor, who shares that she had a miscarriage with Dakota.
“The Book of Truth” – Episode 5
As the “saints and sinners” divide grows, the girls plan a trip for Mayci’s birthday. The trip aims to bring everyone together after a tough year due to the swinging scandal. This episode highlights Whitney as the season’s villain, while Demi shows potential as a new Queen Bee.
During the trip, the girls play a question game. What starts as fun turns serious when Whitney receives a question about her jealousy of Taylor. She admits she feels jealous because others have moved on from her scandal, while she still faces criticism for an earlier TikTok video.
Demi emerges as MomTok’s hero, calling out Whitney for her behavior. This moment shows the divide between Whitney and the group and hints at what MomTok might be like without her. In the end, the group proves they can survive without her.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is available to stream on Hulu in the US.
