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Who stars in 'Welcome to Plathville' season 5? TLC's hit family drama set to take an unexpected turn

'Welcome to Plathville' season 5 cast remains the same but unprecedented changes are expected

CAIRO, GEORGIA: TLC's hit reality show 'Welcome to Plathville' is returning soon for its fifth season. The inter-relationships between the members of the Christian fundamentalist family are expected to deliver exciting drama and memorable moments that shall unfold across the family farm in rural Georgia.

The new season brings forth certain unprecedented changes in the Plath family following the separation between Barry and Kim Plath. 

'Welcome to Plathville' Season 5 full cast list 

The fifth season of the popular show shall bring back the familiar faces fans expect to see. 

Barry Plath

Barry is 55 years old and is the head of the Plath family. He is a Christian fundamentalist who has raised his children in a conservative and isolated manner, shielding them from modern technology and innovation.

He works as a transportation planner for a private firm. After being married to Kim for 25 years, he has recently separated.

Following his split, he has taken to the gym and, with the help of his son Micah, has transformed himself in terms of fitness and physique. 

Kim Plath

Kim is 50 years old and was the matriarch of the Plath family before her separation from Barry.

Her life has completely changed following her separation and according to a report by Screen Rant she is reported to be back once again in the dating game.

She has been focusing on herself for a change and has been paying attention to her physical fitness.

It is also alleged that she may have lost weight. It looks like she may have found her ideal partner in Ken Palmer. 

Ethan Plath 

Ethan is the lovable oldest son among the Plath children. He is 25 years old and is married to Olivia Plath.

He was the first of his parent's children to speak against their conservative rules and also the first one to move out.

He grew up extremely sheltered and tried many things for the first time on the show, including drinking soda and ordering alcohol.

He is passionate about cars and always wanted to make a living out of it. His wife Olivia once accused him of using his passion to escape from everyday material problems. 

Olivia Plath

Olivia is 25 years old and has been married to Ethan since 2018.

She became a fan favorite on the show after her act of not adhering to the conservative protocols of Plath parents.

Her willingness to stand up for herself endeared her to the viewers who could relate to her. She herself grew up in a conservative Christian household.

As a way to step out of her secluded life, she convinced her parents to take her to a Christian summer camp where she eventually ended up meeting her future husband.

She works as a wedding photographer, shooting weddings all across the country. 

Micah Plath

Micha Plath is 22 years old and is a fashion model and a reality TV star. He disrupted the status quo of his family when he decided to start out on his own and follow his dreams of becoming a model and an actor.

By learning to navigate his life on his own, he proved that he was fully capable of living alone in a big city like Los Angeles despite having an extremely sheltered childhood.

He has recently been aiding his father in his fitness transformation. 

Moriah Plath

Moriah is a singer and also works as a bartender. She performed in her family's band named The Plath Family Band and then went on to pursue a solo career in the music industry.

In January 2022 she released her debut single titled 'Missed Myself'. After a break-up with her ex-boyfriend Max Kallschmidt, she has remained single.

Additionally, she promotes various brands on her Instagram. 

Isaac Plath

Isaac is 17 years old and the youngest son of the Plath family. He grew up on the show from being very shy in front of the camera to speaking his mind in front of his parents.

Fans of the show were shocked when Isaac got his Instagram in 2021 since as a child, he was deliberately kept away from modern technology and social media.

He has come a long way from using flight simulators in his room to being a pilot in training. 

Cassia, Amber, and Mercy Plath

They are the youngest of the Plath children and though they look alike, they have different personalities.

Kim has described Amber as a hard worker who loves earning money while Mercy and Cassia are free spirits who love running outside. 

The first episode of 'Welcome to Plathville' season 5 premieres on September 5 at 10 PM EST on TLC.