What Happened to Chrisley Knows Best?

Chrisley Knows Best premiered on the USA Network on March 11, 2014, quickly becoming a staple in reality television. The series chronicled the lives of self-made millionaire Todd Chrisley, his wife Julie, and their children, showcasing their opulent lifestyle and family dynamics, initially filmed in Atlanta before moving to Nashville. The show ran for 10 seasons, with its final episodes airing in March 2023.

The family's seemingly perfect world began to unravel with legal troubles. In August 2019, Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on 12 counts, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. Prosecutors alleged they defrauded banks out of tens of millions of dollars by submitting false documents to secure loans and hid income from the IRS. Despite the charges, the show continued, but the legal battle intensified. In June 2022, a jury found both Todd and Julie guilty on all federal charges.

Following their conviction, in November 2022, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, and Julie Chrisley received a seven-year sentence, along with 16 months of probation each and an order to pay over $17 million in restitution. This led to the immediate cancellation of "Chrisley Knows Best" and its spin-offs, "Growing Up Chrisley" and the planned "Love Limo." The couple reported to federal prisons on January 17, 2023, with Todd at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola and Julie at Federal Medical Center Lexington.

While incarcerated, their children, particularly Savannah Chrisley, became vocal advocates for their parents, discussing alleged poor prison conditions and appealing their convictions. In June 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld their convictions but vacated Julie Chrisley's sentence, citing a miscalculation in her sentencing guidelines, and remanded her case for resentencing. On September 25, 2024, a district court judge upheld her original seven-year term, which Julie subsequently appealed in October 2024.

A significant turning point occurred on May 27, 2025, when President Donald Trump granted full presidential pardons to Todd and Julie Chrisley, leading to their immediate release from prison. Post-release, the Chrisley family quickly re-entered the public eye. A new Lifetime docuseries, "The Chrisleys: Back to Reality," premiered on September 1, 2025, chronicling their lives after incarceration. Savannah Chrisley also continued to host her podcast, "Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley."

As of June 5, 2026, Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a federal lawsuit against an Atlanta law firm and one of its attorneys, seeking over $25 million in damages. They allege that mistakes made during their criminal defense contributed to their convictions and prison sentences, claiming their lawyers failed to provide competent representation and missed critical legal arguments. The family continues to navigate their legal aftermath and new ventures in reality television, with Todd Chrisley confirming in May 2026 that the family is returning to television, though not in the original "Chrisley Knows Best" format.