Which Plath Family Members Are Ruining Their Reputations On Welcome To Plathville Season 5?

•  Drama between the Plath family members escalates in Welcome to Plathville season 5, with Barry and Kim’s divorce, Ethan and Olivia’s relationship issues, and conflicts between other family members.
•  Olivia’s behavior has changed negatively, clashing with Ethan’s sister and pushing him away from his family, causing many to dislike her.
•  Ethan has not fulfilled his responsibilities as the eldest son, mistreated his sister and sister-in-law, and acted recklessly, damaging his image. Kim has faced criticism for shady actions since her split from Barry. Moriah has been feuding with Olivia and acting immaturely, causing tension in the family.

Welcome to Plathville season 5 is heating up, and a few cast members seem to be the reason for it. The show premiered in 2019 and was a wild surprise for viewers. It featured the drama between Barry Plath and his wife, Kim Plath, alongside their nine kids. In September 2023, the show returned to the network for season 5, showcasing more chaos than ever. It focused on Barry’s life after his split from Kim, expected relationship issues between Ethan and Olivia Plath, and other surprising moments between the rest of the family members.

Over the weeks, viewers have seen much drama between the Plath family members. One drastic change showed Kim moving on with another man after the end of her 25-year marriage with Barry. This moment was shocking and marked the end of all speculations that hinted the famous couple would reconcile. The show also showcased Moriah blocking her brother Ethan, while his wife Olivia was shunned by the entire Plath family. Welcome to Plathville season 5 may mark the end of the show, as Ethan has sensed his family is falling apart.

Olivia’s On The Warpath

Welcome to Plathville season 5 has shown some cast members evolve into fan favorites while others have become villains. That includes Olivia, who hasn’t been too good recently. Olivia and Ethan maintained a decent relationship after they initially met in 2014. However, things changed when they tied the knot, leading Olivia to face major issues with Ethan and his mom, Kim. Over the last few months, there have been rumors that Olivia had split from Ethan after a cheating scandal. Regardless if it’s true or false, Olivia is being blamed for pushing her husband into someone else’s arms.

Olivia has significantly changed her personality in recent times. She has begun clashing with Ethan’s sister, Moriah, forced her husband out of his comfort zone, and enjoyed a temporary break from her marriage. She has torn Ethan apart with her bad behavior and turned him into a bad guy. Olivia has also brought her husband away from his family to Minnesota. Her goal is for a fresh start, which shows that she’s only thinking about herself. Olivia’s self-centered attitude is a big reason many no longer like her like before.

Ethan’s Complaining About His Wife Olivia

Ethan hasn’t been the best son to his parents or a great brother to his siblings. As the eldest kid of the Plath family, Ethan was supposed to take on more responsibility, especially since his parents had grown old. However, he had only tried to escape duties and cause problems within his immediate family. Ethan hasn’t made himself look good over the last few years. However, he significantly destroyed his image in Welcome to Plathville season 5 by acting terribly toward other people. Apart from Olivia, he had mistreated his sister, Moriah, and his sister-in-law, Lydia Grace.

One of Ethan’s wildest behaviors played out in Welcome to Plathville season 5, episode 7. He was supposed to entertain Lydia, her boyfriend, and Olivia but decided to make them feel uneasy instead. As per the video shared by Access Hollywood, Ethan took his wife and her relatives on a ride but began drifting his car in circles on the snow. He didn’t think twice that Olivia had previously been in a car accident and may not appreciate his actions. He also ignored her when she told him to stop. Moriah has also claimed she blocked Ethan because of his rude behavior. According to her (via ET), Ethan would often call and yell at her.

Kim’s Her Usual Shady Self

Kim is another cast member who hasn’t been on her best behavior in the last few months. The middle-aged mom met Barry over two decades ago. She welcomed ten kids with him, one of whom tragically passed away when she accidentally struck him with her car. Kim was never a fan favorite for her issues with Olivia since season 1. However, the Welcome to Plathville matriarch has become far more unlikable in season 5. It’s believed Kim has become very shady since splitting from Barry, as evident from her on-screen actions.

Kim has faced a lot of criticism since the Welcome to Plathville season 5 premiere. During one scene, Moriah said that Olivia had claimed Kim stole from her son, Ethan. She said Kim was using “Ethan’s credit card.” This money scandal isn’t the only time Kim has faced accusations. Welcome to Plathville season 5 trailer showed Kim’s friend teasing that she had been “keeping secrets.” Previously, it was speculated that Kim may have even been unfaithful to Barry. Kim’s latest romance move isn’t getting a lot of support, either from viewers or from her family.

Moriah’s Feuding With Olivia

Moriah has also been behaving poorly on Welcome to Plathville season 5. The 21-year-old is Barry and Kim’s fourth child, who moved out of their house with her older brother, Micah Plath, during season 2. While many fans initially liked the sibling duo, season 5 has shown that Micah is the better one of the two. Moriah has been relentlessly against her former best friend and sister-in-law, Olivia. She has been trying to ruin Olivia’s image by making statements in front of the cameras. She has claimed that her sister-in-law has stolen money from her music career.

Over the last season, and this one, Moriah has also had a fallout with her brother Ethan. She has blocked him and Olivia. Moriah acted surprised after learning that Ethan and Olivia had moved like it was their fault for not telling her. However, she didn’t accept that her lack of interest in communication and the fact that she had blocked them may have played a role in it. While it is easy to give the Welcome to Plathville star a pass, since she’s at that age, it’s hard to ignore that she has shown a lot of immaturity.

Welcome To Plathville airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.