Series synopsis
Welcome to Plathville is an American reality family television series that premiered on TLC on November 5, 2019. It was created by A. Smith & Co. Productions. It stars Kim Plath, Moriah Plath, Barry Plath and Olivia Plath.
The nine flaxen-haired children in the Plath family have never had a soda, don't know who Spiderman or Tom Brady is and have never watched TV, living remotely in rural Georgia with their "follow their own rules" parents Kim and Barry Plath.
Premise
The nine flaxen-haired children in the Plath family have never had a soda, don't know who Spiderman or Tom Brady is and have never watched TV, living remotely in rural Georgia with their "follow their own rules" parents Kim and Barry Plath.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 90 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 5, 2019 | December 10, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 9 | November 10, 2020 | January 5, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 12 | August 17, 2021 | November 2, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 13 | May 17, 2022 | August 2, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 14 | September 5, 2023 | December 5, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 13 | July 16, 2024 | October 1, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 11 | July 22, 2025 | September 30, 2025 |
| Season 8 | 12 | March 31, 2026 | June 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Plaths Nine flaxen-haired children from the Plath family have never had a soda, don't know pop-culture icons and have never watched TV, live in rural Georgia with their parents Kim and Barry Plath. |
November 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Starving for Independence Kim allows Moriah to go to San Francisco with Olivia; Ethan finds creative ways to pass the time while Olivia is gone. |
November 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Mom's Gonna Find Out Barry and Kim leave the farm for a night to celebrate their anniversary, putting Micah and Lydia in charge; the Plath kids party and some uninvited guests join them. |
November 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Family Divided The Plath family has seen some major changes recently -- they left the farm and moved into town, Micah and Moriah fled the nest, and Ethan and Olivia cut ties with Kim and Barry. Although they all live within a mile, the distance has never been so great. |
November 10, 2020 |
| 2 |
My Mystery Man Micah reunites with model-friend Helena for a very hot and steamy modeling session. Barry and Isaac try to talk about the birds and the bees. Lydia reveals she has a secret crush, and Moriah goes on her first date ever. |
November 17, 2020 |
| 3 |
You Can't Stop The Girl Ethan is left speechless after Olivia gets a body piercing. Ethan and Olivia host Micah and Moriah for their first ever Independence Day. Kim, Barry and the kids head back to the farm to welcome visitors from down under. |
November 24, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What's Up Sugar Bum? Max recruits Micah and Lydia to help out with a secret surprise for Moriah. Ethan and Olivia's relationship is on the rocks. Lydia prays for a family reconciliation with Ethan, and a change encounter takes her one step closer. |
August 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Runaway Freight Train Lydia and Ethan reconnect for the first time in months. Micah takes Helena to meet Ethan and Olivia, which raises questions if they are more than friends. Also, Max fears Ethan and Olivia don't approve of him, and Lydia opens up about her crush to Kim. |
August 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Her Little Power Move Ethan puts his foot down about his mom coming onto his property. Moriah and Olivia talk babies, birth control and boys. Also, the Plath family has an unexpected surprise for Micah on his 20th birthday. |
August 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Universe Had Different Plans Life for the Plaths is more different now than ever before. Kim shares a shocking revelation while Moriah hides a massive secret. Ethan and Olivia continue to mend their marriage in Tampa as Micah takes in all that Los Angeles has to offer. |
May 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
I Took Things a Little Too Far Micah meets with Max to get to the bottom of Max and Moriah's breakup. The divide between Kim and Barry quickly grows, leaving the future uncertain. Moriah opens up to her family about her breakup, resulting in questions that leave her stunned. |
May 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Missed Myself Moriah tags along with Micah to go to LA where she shares more details of her breakup, confirming Micah's suspicions. Ethan has a big secret he's keeping from Olivia. Tensions rise when Kim invites Nigel, a friend from the gym, to the house for dinner. |
May 31, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is This A Dagger Which I See Before Me? Ethan and Olivia's European trip is spoiled by controversy back home. Moriah makes a big decision without warning, then meets Micah in Cairo to discuss the fallout with their parents. Kim and Barry navigate the challenges that come with divorce and co-parenting children. |
September 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
No Legacy Is So Rich As Honesty Ethan struggles to find balance as he is pulled between Olivia and his own family. Barry and Micah strengthen their new bond. Olivia reunites with her estranged sister and attempts to rebuild the past. Kim considers dating again as her divorce progresses. |
September 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
To Thine Own Self Be True Kim and Micah discuss the divorce, and he is surprised to learn she's ready to start dating. Olivia and her siblings bond in a bold, new way. Barry and the boys have a fun night out but miss Ethan. Moriah continues her healing journey by getting baptized. |
September 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Kept the Plants Alive Life in Plathville is looking very different these days. Moriah leaves Tampa behind. Kim throws caution to the wind and fulfills a lifelong dream and Micah walks away from his busy life in LA when a mysterious girl steals his heart. |
July 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
Never Say Never Ethan and Olivia remain at odds over the future of their marriage, Kim ponders her next steps with Ken, and Ethan visits Cairo and reveals big news to his family. A visit to a tarot card reader leaves Olivia reeling and questioning her future. |
July 23, 2024 |
| 3 |
They're All Freaks Here The Plath men bond over their muscles at the gym, Olivia takes a huge leap and steps into the single scene with her sister, and Ethan decides it's time to break the ice and visit his mom. |
July 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Boyfriend Lydia's whirlwind romance with her new boyfriend, Zac, catches everyone by surprise. Micah is caught in the middle of an ongoing feud between Moriah and his girlfriend, Veronica. Ethan has growing suspicions about Zac after learning about their plans for the future. Veronica seeks out the help of a secret new friend. |
July 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Face-Off Veronica secretly turns to Olivia as tensions grow with the Plaths. Zac feels like an outsider when he tries to spend time with Lydia's brothers. Kim gets vulnerable with Barry about their unsettled divorce. Veronica spills the beans on the state of her and Micah's relationship. |
July 29, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Cabin in the Woods Micah and Veronica navigate the emotional aftermath of Micah's infidelity ahead of a trip to Georgia for Lydia's surprise proposal. Ethan goes down memory lane with new girlfriend Teegan before confronting Lydia about her decision to marry Zac so quickly. |
August 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practice What You Preach Kim returns to the family farm to create her forever home while Ethan struggles to start over in Georgia. Newlyweds, Lydia and Zac finally confront the Plath family about issues that hurt them leading up to their wedding day. |
March 31, 2026 |
| 2 |
You Catch More Flies With Honey... Old wounds resurface as the Plath family navigates their issues. Kim throws a "starting over" party, but tension follows when Lydia shows up to work. Moriah has fun wig shopping with Ethan and Amber, followed by a Halloween outing where Isaac blindsides Kaylynn. |
April 7, 2026 |
| 3 |
Fish or Cut Bait As Isaac and Kaylynn deal with the fallout from Halloween, Barry is ready to start dating for the first time in 25 years. Kim puts her trust in Lydia's hands as she attempts to mend old fences. Ethan wrestles putting it all on the line in a make-or-break decision. |
April 14, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 2, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |