Original title
19 Kids and Counting
Released
9/29/2008
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary, Drama, Family, Reality
Production companies
Figure 8 Films, Advanced Medical Productions
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
15
Number of episodes
233
19 Kids and Counting, rendered graphically as 19 Kids & Counting in its onscreen logo, is an American reality television show on TLC. The show is about the Duggar family, which consists of parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children—nine girls and ten boys, all of whose names begin with the letter "J". The series began on September 29, 2008. The twelfth season premiere was September 17, 2013.
Profiling a Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, an Arkansas couple with nine boys, five girls and another boy on the way. Included: coordinating the household; homeschooling the children.
In this special, the Duggars move into a rental van while building their new house and features the roadside birth of baby number sixteen, Johannah Faith.
The Duggars move into their newly built home, with their sixteen children.
The Duggars go on a road trip across the Western United States.
Their seventeenth baby, Jennifer Danielle, is born and recaps from previous specials.
The First GrandDuggar, Mackynzie is turning one! Watch as she celebrates with her parents, grandparents, and 18 aunts and uncles with a Duggar-sized party. And the family has another reason to celebrate when some surprising news is shared...
After years of being the family in front of the cameras, it's the Duggars' turn to make their own episode. Watch as the crew hands over their equipment to the kids and they produce, film and star-in a truly Duggarized special!
It may not be their 19th child, but Josh and Anna's family is growing! Watch as they prepare for their first baby boy by putting a new crib together, taking a birthing class, teaching Mackynzie how to be a good big sister and more.
The Duggars (including Michelle, who was pregnant with her 20th child) go to Scotland, where they walk the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and see the Scottish Highland games. They then head to Ireland, where they herd sheep.
The next stop for the family's tour of the British Isles is London, where Jim Bob learns how to drive on the left side of the road, the Duggars enjoy high tea, sight-see on a double-decker bus, and, later, visit Stonehenge.
The Duggars visit Israel, the third and final stop on their international trip, where the Duggars swim in the Dead Sea, visit a multi-religion outdoor marketplace, ride camels, and try local cuisine.
The Duggars are heading out on the trip of a lifetime...their first visit to Asia! Their first stop is Tokyo. Watch as the family enjoys a traditional Japanese breakfast mastering chopsticks, navigate the crowded streets of Tokyo, and learn to make sushi!
The family wraps up their last day in Tokyo appearing as guests on a Japanese morning show, and later, are challenged to a goldfish catching competition. Then it's off to Kyoto where the boys learn to be samurais and the girls try on kimonos.
The Duggars finish their Asia trip in Bejjing, China. Watch the family struggle to navigate the city's subway system to Tiananmen Square, explore the Great Wall of China, and visit a local orphanage. Plus, one family member shares a surprise secret.
In this Father's Day special, the newest member of the Duggar clan, Marcus Anthony Duggar, is introduced.
Season one began airing on September 29, 2008 and finished airing on November 10, 2008. The season included ten regular episodes and one special episode: "And Baby Makes 18", which aired on December 22, 2008. The show was known as 17 Kids and Counting for the entirety of this season.
The Duggars are heading to New York City to be featured on NBC's Today Show as part of Mother's Day. However, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have a big secret – Michelle is expecting baby #18, and the Duggars are trying to keep the news a secret until they can surprise the other 17 children on national television.
The Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.
This episode features the Duggars rules about dating and courtship and includes a hidden camera view of oldest son Josh popping the big question to his fiancee Anna on her 20th birthday.
Josh brings Anna to Arkansas after the engagement in the last episode. The Duggars explain their beliefs about relationships with the opposite sex, where hand holding is a privilege, chaperones always accompany the couple and (in addition to their opposition to premarital sex) saving your first kiss for your wedding day is a must.
The Bates clan, a fellow mega-family from Tennessee (Gil, Kelly and their 16 children, with another on the way), decide to pay the Duggars a visit to their new Arkansas home. The episode centers around the logistical challenges of nearly 40 people in one house, as well as the similarities and differences between the two families.
The Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.
The Duggars explain their ways of thriftiness -- they do not use credit cards, only debit cards or cash; they purchase clothing from second hand stores, groceries from Aldi, grow their own vegetables, use firewood (from trees on their property) to heat their home and even have a recipe to make their own laundry detergent.
Each Duggar has his/her own chores (or jurisdictions, as they call them), which are somewhat gender-specific. However, Jim Bob decides that, on this day, the jurisdictions will switch and the boys will do the cooking, laundry and cleaning, while the girls learn the basics about car repairs.
The Duggars take a trip to Ohio for Michelle's family reunion. On the way, the family visits the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky where animatronic dinosaurs roam the earth with Adam and Eve. Prior to the trip Michelle goes in for an ultrasound, whereby the family learns that baby #18 is a girl.
Jinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.
The family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.
Josh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding.
She said yes! Following the most unusual proposal ever seen on TV, there's only one way to end this story, with a most unusual wedding! Watch as the oldest of 18 children, Josh Duggar, prepares to tie the knot with his fiancé Anna Keller.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar leave the kids at home for a trip to San Francisco to celebrate 25 years of marriage (not to mention 18 children!) But what exactly will the Duggar children do while mom and dad honor their silver anniversary?
Think a house with 20 people is a zoo? What about a safari? Watch as Jim Bob and the Duggar children make friends with the animals while volunteering at the Wild Wilderness Safari. Lions, tigers, and...Duggars! Oh my!
The Duggars don't mind getting dirty in the name of fun and family! Watch as they go to Crater of Diamonds State Park to play in the dirt while digging up diamonds. Will the family strike diamonds or just cubic zirconia?
It's Christmas with the Duggars! Watch as the Duggars celebrate one of their favorite holidays. Join them as they decorate and ride on a float in the Christmas parade, Duggar style. Will they take first place in the competition?
The Duggars are on the road again - or should we say in the air! This time the Duggars take a trip to El Salvador for sun, jungle, and service.
The Duggars are in El Salvador! In this continuation of their trip, the Duggars visit two orphanages to bring aid and presents. Watch as Jim Bob struggles with the Spanish language in an episode that make you laugh and cry.
Season two began airing on January 25, 2009 and finished airing on June 23, 2009. The season included twenty regular episodes and one one special episode: "A Very Duggar Wedding", which aired on January 25, 2009. The show's name was changed to 18 Kids and Counting part-way through the season.
She's ready for her close up! Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar comes home to join her brothers and sisters just in time for a photo shoot! People magazine takes a special interest in the Duggars and gathers them all for an upcoming issue.
While they may not watch much television the Duggars are always up for a good movie. In this episode they travel to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. Watch as they take in the films and chat with their favorite movie star, Kirk Cameron.
The Duggars continue to share their new bundle of joy, Jordyn-Grace. This time, Jim Bob, Michelle, Jessa, Jinger, and Jordyn head to New York City to be guests on The View.
The Duggars are on ice! Watch as Michelle, Jim Bob, and the kids experience the worst ice storm Arkansas has ever seen.
It's a big family cleanup when the Bates arrive after the ice storm to lend the Duggars a helping hand. It shouldn't take the two unusually large families long to get the Duggars back up and running.
For a family so close it makes saying goodbye even harder. Watch as Jim Bob, Michelle, and the kids say goodbye to their beloved Grandpa Duggar.
Josh and Anna are settling in as the new Duggars on the block. See the newlyweds set up house as Anna cooks dinner for the entire Duggar family. Are Josh and Anna preparing for a Duggar-sized family?
Josh and Anna Duggar are getting ready for their own Baby Duggar. Watch as the newest Duggar family takes the first steps in expanding their household and celebrate on a double date with Cousin Amy and her boyfriend.
Even mundane things like decorating and visiting the dentist become adventures when 18 kids are involved. In this episode the Duggars install new blinds in their home and find out a few of the kids have cavities! But for the Duggars, how many is a few?
Even though the Duggars are home schooled, they know the importance of a good education. Watch as Michelle and some of the kids visit a neighborhood public school and find out how they run their own school at home.
Jana and Jill Duggar are loosing some wisdom teeth that is! The girls are nervous about going under the knife to have their wisdom teeth removed, but with both of their parents by their sides will everything be okay?
It's a challenge for any family to take a road trip but what about when that family has 18 kids? Watch as the Duggars embark on a trip to the ATI Homeschool Conference in Big Sandy, Texas.
You're invited to a birthday party! Watch as the family throws Jason a Duggar style birthday bash at a roller-skating rink. With 17 brothers and sisters, how many presents will he get?
Season three began airing on June 30, 2009 and finished airing on December 22, 2009. The show featured 28 regular episodes.
Josh and Anna don't know if their first child will be a boy or girl --but the Today show does! Watch as Josh and Anna are kept in the dark until it's revealed live on national television, via a special cake from the Cake Boss.
It's time for Duggar father/daughter bonding! And what better way to do that than at a family wilderness retreat? Watch as Jim Bob takes his oldest daughters and some family friends camping at the Fort Rock Family Camp.
The Duggars are packing and preparing for a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Watch as the Duggars take in the best of Dixie, including a trip to Dolly Parton's famous Dixie Stampede.
It's only fitting that a big family with a love of music meet a musician with a big voice. The Duggars are at Dollywood to meet Dolly Parton. And what will the Duggars and Dolly do when they meet? Sing, of course!
The Duggars always enjoy a visit from the Bates family. But this time it's the Duggars who are on the road to visit the Bates. Watch as the Duggars arrive just in time to give the Bates a Duggar-sized gift!
The Duggars have settled in for an extended stay with the Bates family. Watch as they begin construction to expand the Bates' house and big families collide again!
The Bates' home addition is still underway and the Duggars are there to see it through. But with the house still not complete how will the big families continue to share the small spaces?
With a family the size of two baseball teams it's no wonder the Duggars love sports! Watch as the family enjoys some of their favorite pastimes including a heated broomball match.
The Duggars are on their way to Capitol Hill! Watch as the family begins their trip to Washington, DC, complete with a stop in Amish country.
The Duggars are in DC! Watch as they make their way around Washington, DC visiting landmarks, volunteering at Mariam's Kitchen, and even eating dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant.
With 18 kids it's always time for another birthday party in the Duggar house. This time it's James who is celebrating getting older with a bowling birthday bash.
The Duggars have an even fuller house when the Wilson family, which has nine children, visits to help with some home renovations, but once things get moving, it's anyone's guess where the new additions will stop.
For some time now, Jim Bob has been waging his own little Battle of the Bulge. Watch as the father of 18 decides to go on a diet just as the daughters of soundman Mr. Jim come to meet the Duggars
There's another Duggar wedding in the works! Watch as Jim Bob and Michelle prepare to walk down the aisle again after 25 years of marriage; and, in honor of the milestone, the Duggars visit Kleinfeld's in New York to find Michelle's dream wedding dress.
The Duggars are not the typical family, but with twenty family members and twenty years under their belts they have made it work. Jim Bob and Michelle take a look back at their beginnings as a family and strengthen their future by renewing their vows.
When your mother-in-law has 18 kids, you will learn from the best!? Watch as Michelle helps Anna prepare for baby with a doctor's appointment and a trip to the consignment shop.
The Duggar family has a new addition: the first GrandDuggar! Josh and Anna Duggar have waited 9 long months to welcome Mackynzie Renee into the world. Watch as they prepare for the arrival of their baby girl and introduce her to her 17 aunts and uncles.
Oklahoma is the place to be -- at least for the Duggars! The family takes a trip to the state where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain to see what life is like on a working farm.
It's no question that the Duggars spark a lot of, well, questions. Jim Bob, Michelle, and the kids sit down and answer what viewers ask most. You watched, you asked, now the Duggars answer.
The Duggars never turn down an opportunity to help others, especially when children are involved. Jim Bob and the kids participate in the Run for a Child race, but when Jim Bob decides to run in blue jeans, will he be able to cross the finish line?
One of the Duggars' favorite stories is Noah's Ark. Watch it come to life when the family gets to see the musical telling of NOAH on stage. But when the family is asked to participate in the show, will there be more Duggars than animals on the Ark?
When you have a big family, big things seem to be all around you. Watch as this very large family visits an ostrich farm and meets some very large birds. And then the family gets to take home a truly Duggar-sized treat as a special souvenir.
The Duggars have a joy all there own: their 9th child, Joy Anna! And it's all about Joy as she turns 12 years old and celebrates with a rock climbing party, laser tag, and a special gift.
You saw the announcement. You saw the birth. Now check in with Josh, Anna, and the first GrandDuggar to see how the new family of three is doing just a month after Mackynzie was born.
The Duggars are getting into the fall festivities with a trip to Asheville, NC. Watch as the biggest family visits the biggest house in the U.S., the Biltmore Estate, where they check out the fall foliage and pick apples in a nearby orchard.
The Duggars are in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to help ring in the Christmas season for the city. While they're in town, they can't pass up an opportunity to reunite with the Bates family, who just welcomed baby number 17!
The Duggars and Wilsons help the Bates family finish their home renovation project while facing the challenges of trying to get everything done within a one-week deadline while 40 children are running around.
The family meets the Nashville Predators hockey team. When the crew brings in a helicopter to film aerial shots, the kids get to see their house from a whole new height.
Season four began airing on January 31, 2010, and finished airing on May 25, 2010. The season included nineteen regular episodes. The season's title was officially changed to 19 Kids and Counting at the beginning of this season.
The Duggar family is no stranger to welcoming a new baby to the family. But when complications arise, Jim Bob and Michelle meet baby nineteen, Josie, earlier than expected. Watch as the family welcomes Josie with a Duggar-sized amount of hope and love.
The Duggars have already received an early Christmas present - the nineteenth Duggar, Josie. We'll track her progress and watch as the Duggars recount Christmases past.
It's time to check in with Josh, Anna, and the first GrandDuggar, Mackynzie. The couple packs up baby for her first trip to visit Anna's family in Florida. They also make a special stop to reminisce about how they started their family.
The Duggar family is on the move to Little Rock, AR to be closer to Josie, who remains in the neonatal intensive care unit. But with Jim Bob and Michelle busy with Josie, Grandma Duggar is left to set up the new home and watch over the little kids.
The Duggars are getting back into their routine after their move but it isn't complete without a trip to the grocery store to buy for the family of 21. Watch Josie reach an important milestone in her growth and Jim Bob and the oldest girls give blood.
The Duggars are under water taking a trip to see the USS Razorback submarine. Meanwhile back home, John David and Joseph are left to fix a major water leak at one of Jim Bob's rental properties and progress continues for the newest Duggar, Josie.
The Duggars adjust to life in Little Rock getting back to their school work. The kids explain how they deal with homeschooling while away from home. And, watch the emotional moment when Michelle is able to hold little Josie for the first time.
It's a road trip for the oldest Duggar girls! Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger head back to their house in Springdale to button up some loose ends at home. During their trip they squeeze in a visit with Josh, Anna, and their niece, Mackynzie.
It's all about cars for the Duggars! Joseph and Josiah travel back to Springdale with the TV crew to do some work on the house. While there, the Duggar boys help Josh and Anna at the car lot as Anna sells her first car.
The Duggars are always willing to help a good cause, and, there's no better cause than giving back to the hospital that is taking good care of little Josie. Watch as the Duggars participate in a fund-raising radiothon at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
The Duggars spend the day out and about in Arkansas' capital city, including a trip to the Discovery Museum. And, when Michelle and Jim Bob get sick, Jana and Jill visit their littlest sister, Josie, and hold her for the very first time
The Bates are back! Gil and Kelly, and their 17 children, travel to Little Rock to see the Duggars and meet little Josie. And, while in the capital city, the families visit a new church for a whole new experience.
With Josie still in the hospital, the Duggars keep finding ways to welcome her to the family. Watch as Anna and Cousin Amy take a knitting class and make Josie her first pair of shoes - baby booties!
The Duggars plan a day trip to Pinnacle Mountain complete with hiking, camouflage demonstration, and a picnic. But will the family ruin their appetites when the Pinnacle Mountain Tour Guides ask them to become members of the "I Ate a Bug Club".
The Duggars love heavy metal...no, not the music! Watch as the family visits Stone County Ironworks to learn about the art of blacksmithing, listen to authentic bluegrass music, and make their own ironworking project.
After four months of uncertainty and challenges, Josie Brooklyn is finally released from the hospital and reunited with the rest of the Duggar family. Watch as Jim Bob, Michelle, and Josie's 18 siblings prepare for this emotional homecoming.
Jim Bob and some of the Duggar kids return to their home in Springdale to do some spring cleaning in preparation for Josie's homecoming. However, when she has a setback, the family must reunite in Little Rock once again.
Jim Bob and the children take a trip to the Little Rock Zoo. Also, Jim Bob and Michelle are able to witness another premature baby being treated while they are at the hospital to visit Josie.
It's a rare opportunity to have any alone time when you have 19 kids! Michelle gets just that when Jim Bob takes the kids to the ATI Home School Conference in Big Sandy, Texas.
Season five began airing on August 3, 2010, and finished airing on November 30, 2010. The season included twenty regular episodes and two special episodes: "Duggars Make a Movie", which aired on November 21, 2010, and "GrandDuggar First Birthday", which aired on December 7, 2010.
While doctors struggle to determine what's wrong with Josie's digestive system, Michelle and Jim Bob decide it's time for the other children to return to their home in Tontitown, Arkansas.
Doctors make a breakthrough with Josie when they determine the cause of her digestive problems. With the discovery comes relief when Michelle is finally able to bring Josie back home. Meanwhile, Jana and John David take off on their trip to Asia.
The Duggars visit the set of the new film, Courageous. Meanwhile, Michelle continues to learn how to take care of Josie on her own back in Little Rock. This episodes features Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick, and Harris Malcolm.
It's no secret that the Duggar and Bates families find sanctuary in each other's company! But they take it a step further when the two families visit a parrot sanctuary in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
With Josie improving every day, Jim Bob and Michelle decide it's time to reunite her with the rest of the family in Northwest Arkansas. However, their plans are delayed when 12 of the kids come down with a serious case of the chicken pox.
After months of following her journey, watch as Josie finally reunites with her 18 siblings in Northwest Arkansas. But before she returns, Jim Bob, Michelle and the kids must pack up and say goodbye to their home away from home, Little Rock.
The Duggars adjust to life with a preemie, and Josie gets a new doctor, who tests her development and growth.
The Duggars are planning on having a dinner party and they invite two other large families to join in for a fun, and crowded, evening. And get an update on the three youngest Duggars - Jordyn, Josie, and first GrandDuggar, Mackynzie. It is also announced that Michelle is expecting number 20, but no, a crewman (Jon Boyle) and his wife are expecting first child.
The Duggars decide it's time to take new family photos now that Josie is home. But after the pictures are taken, Josie is off to a check-up where she gets another type of shot.
Now that everyone is back in Tontitown, Jim Bob and Michelle, along with their kids, settle back into their daily routine. Also, Josh and Anna, along with Mackynzie, show us what their daily life is like for their smaller family.
Watch as the Duggars embark on a media tour with appearances on The Today Show and a photo shoot with People Magazine. But when a young Duggar has to take an emergency trip to the doctor will the family be camera ready in time?
The Duggars are in Chi-town! Jessa, Jinger, and their closest friends Michaela and Erin Bates, travel to Chicago for a music seminar and to tour the city. Meanwhile, Jim Bob organizes the kids to wash the family's brigade of cars.
It's a bittersweet time for the Duggars as Michelle finds out that her gallbladder, an initial cause of Josie's premature birth, may need more medical attention than originally thought.
The Duggar girls are out and about! Watch as Anna takes a few of her sisters-in-law for a girls day out - complete with ice cream and shopping. And check in with Josh who is hard at work at the car lot.
Duggars are known for is their sense of style! Anna decides to turn up the heat with fashion and makes "fire skirts" for the girls to wear when they volunteer at the local fire department. But will the new look be a fashion do or don't?
It's in the pool! Find out if the Duggar kids sink or swim when they take a swimming lesson and have some fun in the water. And watch as Michelle visits a Mother's Morning Out Program to share her child-raising tips!
While Michelle and Josie pay a visit to the pediatrician, Jim Bob takes Josiah out on the open road to practice driving before his DMV test. Later, Jim Bob is on daddy-duty all by himself looking after both Jordyn and Josie.
Jim Bob and the kids take in the sights of Louisville, which includes a stop at the famous Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Back home, Michelle takes care of Josie and prepares to leave her with a babysitter so she can reunite with the family.
Still in Kentucky, the Duggars have a speaking engagement in front of the largest audience they've ever had. Will they be a hit or will the kids get tongue tied?
Season six began airing on January 24, 2011, and finished airing on March 28, 2011. The season included twelve regular episodes.
A new season begins as Jessa celebrates her 18th birthday with a trip to the shooting range and a skydiving adventure. Back at home, Michelle takes a pregnancy test to make sure she can go skydiving.
John-David decides to follow in his dad's footsteps and run for political office. Also, Joseph gets braces and an update on Josh and Anna's second pregnancy.
The family volunteers at the local fire department. Then, they travel to Oklahoma to help make supply parachutes for persecuted Colombians.
The Duggars return to Little Rock to help serve dinner at a fish fry. Also: Michelle records an audio book.
The Duggars attend a Passion play and are invited to become extras in the performance. Also: Jill gives Josie her first piano lesson.
Joy-Anna turns 13, and the Duggars celebrate with a family train ride and an ice-cream party.
Jim Bob and 11 of the older kids embark on a volunteer mission to Central America. Back at home, Michelle keeps busy handling the seven little ones with limited help.
Jim Bob and the older kids continue their stay in Honduras, where they spend time with the locals, visit Mayan ruins and sample authentic Honduran cuisine.
The Duggars celebrate Josie's first birthday.
Michelle spends time with the younger children and also tries to catch up on housework. Meanwhile, Anna learns firsthand the challenges of raising a 1-year-old.
Josh and Anna are on a deadline to move their second used car lot, but due to zoning laws, they might not be able to make the move after all.
The Bates visit the Duggars. They are going to go to the George Washington Carver Monument, but a cold spreads through the two families which might ruin their plans.
Season seven began airing on January 24, 2011, and finished airing on October 16, 2011. The season included fourteen regular episodes and one special episode: "First Grandson", which aired on June 19, 2011.
The Duggars head to Colorado to take in the gorgeous views and hit the slopes for their first ski trip! But with this being the first time any of the Duggars have skied, will they advance to the black diamond trails or be stuck on the bunny slopes?
The Duggar kids stay back at home with lots of fun activities planned while Jim Bob and Michelle take a trip to El Salvador. But when Josie has a sudden health scare that sends her to the emergency room, her siblings must come to the rescue.
The Duggars share their secrets on how to run a large family while at a conference in Colorado. Later the family sneaks in some sightseeing, including a visit to the famed Garden of the Gods. And watch as the Duggars conquer their fear of heights.
Watch as this family of 21 comes together to clean up some of Jim Bob's rental properties. But the Duggars are not all work and no play, as they show when the family celebrates Joseph's 16th birthday.
When the worst snowstorm in Arkansas history hits the Duggars' hometown, the family is engulfed in a real winter wonderland. Watch as they weather the winter-weather with sledding, making snow cream and lending a hand to their neighbors in need.
Watch as the youngest Duggar boy gets to hang out with his older brothers as they demolish and renovate Josh's new car lot. But will Jackson's urge to play demolish his chances of hanging with the big boys again?
Michelle takes Josie to Little Rock for a checkup, but with Josie's recent hospitalization will they get the clean bill of health they are hoping for? Meanwhile, Jessa demonstrates the discipline needed to get the younger Duggars down for a nap.
Jessa, Jinger, Joseph and Josh all go under the knife for wisdom teeth extractions -- on the same day. But when Josh and Joseph miss a crucial step in preparing for the surgery, they become the ones who need a little wisdom.
The Duggar clan celebrate Grandma's 70th birthday. Meanwhile, when a tornado devastates Joplin, Missouri the Duggars rush to help with the search and rescue efforts.
The big family heads to the Big Apple to kickoff their book tour. But when Jim Bob, Michelle and all 19 kids try to navigate the NYC subway system, will they all make it to their destination or will some be left behind at the station?
Good Morning America's Dan Harris visits the Duggars for a day and has the quintessential Duggar experience. And the day gets busier for the Duggars when the older girls host a dating seminar. Meanwhile, Michelle is concerned when Josie becomes sick.
Season eight began airing on September 27, 2011, and finished airing on November 8, 2011. The season included ten regular episodes and three special episodes: "Duggars World Tour: Scotland & Ireland", which aired on November 13, 2011, "World Tour: Royal Duggars", which aired on November 20, 2011, and "World Tour: Duggars Last Stop", which aired on November 27, 2011.
The first Duggar grandson is having a full day of firsts: baby Michael has his very first checkup—complete with his very first shot, meets his cousin Amy for the very first time, and is a guest at his very first Duggar birthday party.
Watch as the large family visits one of the largest waterfalls in North America -- Niagara Falls. But with Duggars' proneness to motion sickness ever present, will they enjoy their maiden voyage or will they rock the boat with seasickness?
The Duggars are roughing it - sort of! Jim Bob sets up a tent for an at-home campout, complete with S'mores and scary stories. But when the summer temperatures soar, will the family be able to stand the heat or will they have to get out of the tent?
Watch as Michelle demonstrates her homeschooling skills as the family prepares for their annual ATI Conference in Big Sandy, Texas. Then the Duggar kids put what they've learned to practice visiting a Spanish tutor and ordering in Spanish at a restaurant.
The Duggars are in Atlanta for a little work and a lot of play. After attending a speaking engagement, it's time for some fun in the water, jet skiing, tubing and wake boarding. But happiness turns to worry when one Duggar has a terrifying accident.
The Duggars are under water - in an aquarium that is! The Duggars continue their visit in Atlanta, Georgia with their first ever trip to an aquarium. Later, the family meets professional surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton.
It's a full house when the Duggars visit their friends, the Bates! Watch as the two large families combine their 38 kids and counting for some fellowship and fun. And the Bates' oldest son, Zach makes a very special announcement.
It's Jim Bob's birthday and he is ready to celebrate! But before the party can start Michelle gives him a special gift, a trip to the allergist complete with several rounds of allergy injections.
The Duggars are discovering a new way to lend a hand! Watch as the Duggars take part in a Habitat for Humanity initiative to help rebuild homes devastated by tornadoes in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Duggars are used to answering questions and in this episode they are taking questions directly from you, the viewer! Watch as Jim Bob, Michelle and the kids answer everything you wanted to know about the family with 19 children.
Season nine began airing on February 14, 2012, and finished airing on March 27, 2012. The season contained nine regular episodes.
The Duggars are back! Watch as the family adds new life, planting trees, visits a cornmaze, and hits the speaking circuit. Later, an emotional moment occurs when Michelle and Jim Bob go in for a routine pregnancy check-up.
Mackynzie gets her first haircut. Josh and Anna provide updates on their car lot and their son Michael.
A family as big as the Duggars, the Vanderhoffs, comes to visit. Jim Bob stays home and plays host while Michelle visits her friend of 39 years. Michelle also does a speaking engagement at a Moms' meeting.
The Duggars are back to doing what the Duggars do best, serving others! In this episode, the family visits a pretzel shop and helps raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, an organization aimed at fighting childhood cancer.
The Duggars are heading to Branson, MO for a speaking engagement and musical performance. We'll also catch up with Cousin Amy and learn more about her budding music career. And later, everyone is in the audience when Cousin Amy performs live onstage!
The Duggars go to Space Camp. The family tests their strengths and skills by doing astronaut training activities such as a multi-axis trainer and flight simulator.
The Duggars meet up with some old friends and volunteer at a fish fry. Joy Anna celebrates her 14th birthday with her first driving lesson from Michelle.
Jim Bob takes his sons to Fort Rock Family Camp for a father/son campout. Before the boys leave, Joy Anna has a special treat for them.
Michelle and Jim Bob visit the obstetrician for another routine ultrasound checkup of their baby, only to receive devastating news that there had been a miscarriage.
Season ten began airing on August 28, 2012, and finished airing on October 30, 2012. The season contained seventeen regular episodes.
The Duggars are going to a wedding! Watch as the family travels to Florida where Anna's sister Priscilla is getting married. Meet David, her fiance, plus, the older Duggar girls discuss what they look for in a husband.
When Jordyn gets her head stuck in the railing, it's Jim Bob to the rescue. Later, the kids meet up with two other large families for a pizza and a lesson in pizza dough tossing. Plus, Jim Bob and Michelle head to DC and have dinner with Kirk Cameron!
Did you know the last 5 Duggar kids were born on TV? Watch as we take a stroll down memory lane and see just how much these little ones have grown. Get a peek at the Duggars' enormous pantry and all the food it takes to feed a family of 21.
With a family of 19 kids, there's no such thing as a light snack! Watch as we find out how the Duggars keep their bellies full between meals. Later, Anna spends the day with Mackynzie while Josie reaches a milestone at the doctor's office.
The Duggars are pet sitting! See how the little kids handle taking care of two puppies and how Michelle keeps her cool when the puppies aren't the only ones not listening. Later, the family works together to ready a new property for renovation.
The family returns to Joplin, MO for a Mother's Day Fundraiser for the victims of the tornado in 2011. And when they return home, it's picture day for the Duggars! But will their photographer be able to get all of them smiling in the same direction?
The Duggars welcome the Popes for dinner, whose son was in the NICU with Josie. Watch as they prepare a Duggar-favorite, Tater-tot casserole, for 26 people. And it's a family affair when they help Josh move vehicles from one used car lot to another.
The Duggars have a busy week ahead! First, Johannah turns six and learns to do things the big girl way, then Jim Bob takes the family hiking and fishing. Finally, the older girls and Cousin Amy let Grandma know just how much she means to them.
Anna takes Mackynzie and Michael to the public library where she is going to be the guest reader at story time. Will Mackynzie and Michael sit still long enough to hear how the story ends? Jana is going to Michigan for her first-ever solo ministry trip.
The family heads to Nashville to help out with a charity event called Laundry Love! Later, the older girls speak at an emotionally charged speaking engagement. Finally, the family rounds out the trip by visiting the famous Grand Ole Opry.
Newlyweds, David and Priscilla, visit the Duggars fresh off their honeymoon! Later, the Duggars go on a turkey hunt! Will Jinger and Jim Bob bag the first bird or will Joseph and Josiah be bringing home the turkey bacon?
Josh and Anna have added a new member to their family... Domino, the kitten! But caring for a new kitten becomes challenging when also caring for a baby and toddler. Plus, Anna has a big suprise for Josh as little Michael is about to take is first steps!
The Duggars are up to their knees in kittens! Michelle must teach the little ones how to feed, burp, and clean up after their newest additions. Meanwhile, John David is renovating a big project while also thinking about the future.
First Duggar Grandson Michael is turning one and Jim Bob and Michelle are pulling out the stops! Plus, Anna decides to make a 3-tiered high-concept cake for her birthday boy, but will it be too difficult for her to pull off in time for the party?
The Duggars put their family's history of motion sickness to the test when they head to Branson, MO to ride roller coasters! But first, their friends the Vanderhoffs are coming over for dinner. And later, see how Jill celebrates her 21st birthday!
The Duggars are lighting up the sky after the family purchases fireworks for the 4th of July. Then, Jim Bob takes some of the family to their first fencing lesson. And finally, the older girls start preparing for Michelle's birthday celebration.
Michelle Duggar is getting a birthday of a lifetime as the older Duggar girls and Anna prepare a day of surprises for her birthday. But perhaps the biggest surprise may be from Jim Bob himself. And Michelle has a little surprise for the family of her own.
Season eleven began airing on April 2, 2013, and finished airing on May 21, 2013. The season contained twelve regular episodes and three special episodes: "Duggars Do Asia: Tokyo, Japan", which aired on March 12, 2013, "Duggars Do Asia: Kyoto, Japan", which aired on March 19, 2013,", "Duggars Do Asia: Beijing, China", which aired on March 26, 2013 and "GrandDuggar Makes 3!", which aired on June 16, 2013.
After the Duggars return home from Asia, Anna invites the family over to tell them the news that she and Josh are expecting baby number three. Jana and Jill are studying to be midwives and spend an afternoon seeing patients, alongside a licensed midwife.
Jim Bob and Josh decide to take their health more seriously and challenge each other to see who can lose the most weight in 90 days. Meanwhile, Jason and the boys construct a greenhouse in the backyard for some homegrown fun.
Jim Bob and Josh get the results from their physicals, and they're in for some shocking news! Can Michelle and Anna keep them motivated to improve their health? And a visit from Anna's sister Prescilla, spurs Josh and Anna to look for a roomier home.
Jim Bob and Josh are in for a rude awakening when they meet their new trainer, who gives them the toughest workout of their lives. Meanwhile, Jill and Jana's midwifery skills are put to the test when one of their clients goes into labor.
Jessa and Jinger volunteer at a local coffee shop and have no idea what's in store. With Jinger being a big coffee fan, will she drink more than she sells? And Jackson and Johannah are drawing caricatures to collect funds for Josh and Anna's baby gift.
For his 18th birthday, Joseph leaves home for the first time to train with an emergency rescue team. Meanwhile, John David is one step closer to his pilot license when he flys Joseph to his boot camp. And Steve checks in on Josh and Jim Bob's weightloss.
For the first time, Jim Bob and Michelle talk candidly about marriage, babies and everything in between as they head off to a marriage retreat to build on their strong relationship. Meanwhile, can Grandma hold down the fort back home while they are away?
The Duggar household fills up fast when trainer Steve's family, along with Pastor Howard and his family come by for a super-sized dinner. We check in with Joseph on his emergency rescue training boot camp. And, Michael finally moves into his own room.
Jim Bob and Josh are hurting as trainer Steve puts them through their toughest workout yet. Meanwhile, Jordyn gets her tonsils removed, and Josh and Anna go in for an ultrasound that will reveal the baby gender, but only one person will know the results.
Josh is presented with a job opportunity 1,200 miles away and decide to seek guidance from Jim Bob and Michelle. Jana and Jill's client goes into labor and 9 weeks away from home, the family attends Joseph's boot camp graduation.
Josh and Anna head down to Florida to visit Anna's family and meet the latest family addition, her newborn nephew Paul. And after several weeks of training, trainer Steve pushes Jim Bob and Josh to their max, all leading up to the final weigh-in.
Josh and Anna are caught off guard when the whole family visits Restoration Church where Pastor Howard reveals some baby secret news! Plus after 90-days of training, a Duggar weight loss champ is crowned. And Josh and Anna reveal a life changing decision.
Season twelve began airing on September 17, 2013, and finished airing on October 22, 2013. The season contained ten regular episodes and one special episode: "Josh & Anna: Our Story", which aired on October 22, 2013.
It's a time of exciting and emotional changes for the Duggars as Josh & Anna move to Washington, DC. But before the goodbyes, the couple still has one important thing to do... find a place to live!
The Duggars knew that eventually one of their 19 children would move away and that bittersweet milestone has arrived: it's time for the Duggar family to say goodbye to Josh & Anna.
Are the Duggars ready to take on raising more than just 19 kids? Jim Bob thinks they're ready to raise cows, chickens and pigs too! The Duggar family spends the day on a working farm to see what it would be like if they had one in their own backyard.
Josh and Anna continue adjusting to life in Washington, D.C. But when Anna decides to venture out on her own, will she be able to brave the DC streets or will she have a parallel parking mishap? Meanwhile, the Duggars get a big idea for how to give back.
The Duggars are headed the flea market! After deciding to hold a fundraiser for Arkansas Children's Hospital, the whole family lends a hand to organize a warehouse full of Duggar family treasures. Meanwhile, Anna braves the city metro for the first time.
Jim Bob & Michelle are celebrating their 29th anniversary Duggar style, while Josh & Anna take a more metropolitan approach for their 5th. Both husbands work hard to pull off big surprises for their wives and learn how both couples first met!
The Duggars are visiting some old friends -- the Bates! The girls go on a camping getaway full of swimming, s'mores and plenty of girl talk. Meanwhile, Jim Bob and Gil are left home in charge of the youngest kids.
After inviting new friends over for dinner, Anna faces her own challenge of juggling three little ones with grocery shopping and cooking dinner. Meanwhile, the Duggars revisit their own boys versus girls flea market challenge!
After inviting new friends over for dinner, Anna faces her own challenge of juggling three little ones with grocery shopping and cooking dinner. Meanwhile, the Duggars revisit their own boys versus girls flea market challenge!
They may not have 19 kids, but with 3 and counting, Josh & Anna Duggar have quite the story to tell. Watch as we take a look back at their defining moments from courtship to marriage with never before seen footage of Josh and Anna through the years.
Season thirteen began airing on April 1, 2014, and finished airing on June 3, 2014. The season contained twelve regular episodes and two special episodes: "A Big Announcement" and " A Duggar Leaves Home" which aired on June 10, 2014.
When Ben and Jessa's courtship becomes official, the Duggar boys put Ben to the test. Later, the tables are turned on Jessa when she visits Ben's hometown. The whole family reflects on what it means that a Duggar daughter may soon be leaving the nest.
When Jim Bob & Michelle take new couple, Jessa & Ben, out on a double date, they discuss the importance of boundaries. Anna builds a playhouse. Jill and her buddy group make the Duggars' favorite snack. And the family may be in for more changes...
Another courtship may be on the horizon! The kids plan a surprise for their parents. In DC, Anna has her hands full taking care of the two boys, and Mackynzie. Jim Bob and Michelle make a decision that could change one of their daughters' lives.
Erin Bates is getting married! The Duggars travel to Tennessee to lend a hand. The girls help Erin with some last minute to-dos while the boys cook up some mischief. All eyes are on the new couple, who have saved their first kiss for their wedding day!
Josiah is graduating! Before the family can welcome 400 of their friends to celebrate, they must clean up a huge mess. Anna & Josh are preparing to host the entire clan for a holiday meal but they get an unexpected phone call with a big surprise.
The Duggars have arrived in DC! The older girls brave driving in DC to record their audiobook. Josie, Jordyn & Mackynzie celebrate their 4th birthday by making candy! Later, the family visits a skating rink with lots of slips and falls.
Jill and Jim Bob travel halfway around the world to see if Derick could be "the one." Back at home, Michelle spends some time with Jessa and checks in on her courtship with Ben. When Derick asks Jim Bob a very important question, what will his answer be?
With a few days left in their trip, Jill & Jim Bob make the most of their time. While Jill volunteers at a birth center, Derick takes Jim Bob for a traditional Nepali shave. As the trip comes to an end, Derick has a surprise for Jill. What will it be?
Jessa and Jinger head to Ben's house, where his sisters teach Jessa how to cook his favorite meal. In DC, Josh & Anna, along with Jana and Joseph, embark on a skiing trip. Michelle spends time with Joy Anna as she tries her hand at the violin.
Jill & Jana assist at a birth as Jessa documents the day in pictures. Then, Jim Bob & Michelle visit a fertility doctor. Ben, Jessa, and chaperone Jinger head to DC to visit Josh & Anna. Anna wants to show Ben the city, but Josh has other plans.
Derick is finally home from Nepal, and the whole family has planned a super-sized welcome. Later, Michelle takes the courting couples on a triple date. And the kids surprise Jim Bob and Michelle with a dinner they won't forget!
While the girls are out promoting their new book, Derick takes the opportunity to do some secret planning back at home. After getting permission from Jim Bob to ask for Jill's hand in marriage, will he be able to pull off an intricate proposal?
Take a hilarious and touching walk down memory lane with the Duggars and Cousin Amy as they share some of their favorite family events. And then Amy creates a brand-new memory when she makes a Duggar-sized announcement that none of her family sees coming!
Amy Duggar is headed to Nashville, y'all! With dreams of becoming a country music star, she along with her mom and Grandma are packing up their bags and heading for this music city. Will she have what it takes to make it big in country music?
Season fourteen began airing on September 2, 2014, and finished airing on November 25, 2014. The season contained sixteen regular episodes and two special episodes: “Jill’s Wedding”, which aired on October 28, 2014 and “Amy’s Nashville Dreams”, which aired on November 25, 2014.
Jill Duggar is getting married. But with only a few months to plan, will Jill be in over her head? Later, the the Dillards and the Seewalds come over for a Mother's Day lunch and Jim Bob has a surprise question for one of the guests.
It's a Duggar date day! Jill & her fiance Derick go on a romantic hike and picnic with chaperone, James. Meanwhile, Jessa & boyfriend Ben head out on a date to the shooting range with chaperone, Jason. How will these chaperones feel about their dates?
Less than three months away, Jill & Derick are making some big decisions! From cake tasting to touring venues, will they hit the sweet spot for their Duggar-sized dream wedding? Over in DC, Anna has her hands full with her little ones.
With Ben Seewald having moved in, Jim Bob puts Jessa's beau to work with a full list of jobs for the day. Can Ben get them all done, or will his first day on Duggar duty be his last? Meanwhile, Jill & Derick go wedding band shopping.
When Josh's old trainer Steve shows up at their front door unexpectedly, what will Steve learn about Josh's current eating and excercising habbits? Later, Jinger uses her photography skills to snap engagement photos of Jill and Derick.
Michelle and the oldest Duggar girls are off to D.C. for a very special mother/daughters trip... it's time to buy Jill's wedding dress! Meanwhile, Jim Bob and John David take Derick and Ben on a guys' getaway to rock climbing and zip lining.
The oldest Duggar girls share some sisterly time trying out hair & makeup for Jill's upcoming nuptials. Then, they're off to search for the perfect bridesmaid attire. Can Jill find a bridesmaids dress that fits her vintage feel while staying modest?
Jill and the girls go look for the perfect wedding shoes for her bridesmaids. Meanwhile, Josh & Anna make a very special "Duggar" wedding gift. And Jim Bob and the boys tackle laying down the carpet for the newlywed's first home.
To celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, Jim Bob & Michelle go on a triple date with Jill & Derick and Jessa & Ben and have a big surprise planned. Meanwhile in DC, Josh gets back on track with his fitness goals by running a 5K.
The family is gearing up for their big derby race! But first, Jessa & Ben practice their parenting skills and take the littlest Duggars out for a day of fun. When race day arrives, which team will finish first and be crowned the Duggar Derby champion?
With only one week to go, the Duggars are counting down the days until Jill's wedding! From securing a rehearsal getaway car to filling up their new home with furniture purchased at a local auction, this super-size family is in full-on wedding mode.
Jill Duggar is about to become Jill Dillard! See her very special bridal shower, where she spends time with the mamas and babies she's met through her work as a midwife. Could the next shower for Jill be a baby shower?
The big day is finally here... Jill & Derick are getting married! With hundreds of volunteers to help with everything from decorating to finishing the cake, they're aiming for this super-sized wedding to go off without a hitch.
With two Duggar weddings down and 17 to go, is the family ready for another set of nuptials? Ben plans a special surprise scavenger hunt proposal for Jessa with each challenge relating to a special moment in their courtship.
It's been 10 years since the Duggar family opened up their home to television viewers. In this special, the entire family takes a look back and watch some of the series best moments, sharing their thoughts insights about their favorite moments.
Josh, Anna, and their 3 little ones are heading to Chicago, RV-style, to visit Anna's sister Priscilla and her husband David for a special party. Along the way, they'll visit a series of quirky stops, but will RV issues put a damper in their trip?
The DC Duggars make it to Chicago in the nick of time for David & Priscilla's gender reveal party! Who will be right, Team Boy or Team Girl? Later, the family enjoys the sights of the "Windy City" and caps off their trip with a camping excursion.
Cousin Amy returns for a new special as she continues to pursue her music career. Amy performs on a sold out showboat dinner cruise then celebrates her 28th birthday with her Duggar family. Plus, we get a behind the scenes look at her new music video.
Season fifteen began airing on February 17, 2015, and finished airing on May 19, 2015. It contained nineteen regular episodes and two special episodes: “Jessa’s Wedding” which aired on March 31, 2015 and “ Jill's Special Delivery" which aired on May 5, 2015. This was the last season before the show was cancelled, and later replaced by “Counting On”.
The family preps for Jessa's upcoming wedding to Ben Seewald. From budgeting to bridesmaid attire, Jessa knows what she wants, but will there be time to get it? And as Jill shares a life-changing announcement with her family, how will the Duggars react?
Jessa goes wedding dress shopping! Mix in Michelle and several other Duggars & Seewalds and there are a lot of opinions to go around, but everyone knows it's the bride's opinion that counts. And Jill & Derick receive a special gift from the DC Duggars.
With only 6 weeks until the big day, Jessa & Ben are in the thick of wedding planning. Meanwhile, Jill & Derick are preparing for parenthood at their first midwife visit. And Jinger is behind the lens as she takes Ben & Jessa's engagement photos.
A few weeks away from matrimony, Jessa and Ben ask Josh to design their wedding invitations. Is Josh up for this super-sized task? Jill creates a gift for Derick's mom. And Jim Bob joins John David on a police ride along.
Jason and James create a special recipe for the rehearsal dinner, but will Jessa and Ben be on board with their culinary creations? Ben designs the perfect wedding ring for Jessa while the girls visit a local florist for their Duggar-sized wedding party.
Michelle catches up with old friends at her 30th high school reunion. Will the family be surprised by her past? Later the family gathers to celebrate Johannah's 9th birthday with a horseback riding party.
Jessa and Ben register for gifts, but will they end up with a registry full of toys and candy as Ben gets sidetracked? Later, Jessa and Ben join Joy and Jason to get in shape before the big day. Jill and Jana cook a special Nepali dinner for Derick.
Jill, Derick, Jessa, and Ben paint together on a double date while the family has a pizza party. Later it's all about the wedding as the couple finalize last minute details. Will everything come together or is there too much prep even for the Duggars?
Game on for Jessa and Ben who hosts a flag football game. Before the couple ties the knot, the Duggar family remembers her throughout the years. See how Jessa matured from little girl to woman and relive special moments between her and fiancé Ben.
The big day is finally here! The family comes together to marry off another Duggar daughter, Jessa, to Ben Seewald. But with gloomy weather predictions, a huge bridal party and a list of non-traditional requests, can they pull it all off?
Jill and Derick Dillard find out the gender of Baby Dilly! Jill's buddy group throws a Duggar-sized reveal party for the whole family. They even plan a surprise for Derick's mom, who is 400 miles away in Omaha. What will it be... a baby boy or girl?
Back to the grind, Michelle and the little ones take dog Bubba for a bath. Joy delegates chores now that Jill and Jessa are out of the house. Anna sews up a present for the newlyweds, Jessa and Ben while Jill and Derick attend their first birthing class.
We have witnessed Josh, Jill, and Jessa tie the knot, but how did they pull off a Duggar-sized wedding? The Duggar clan along with Wedding Planner Sierra will reveal their point of view and tips in this wedding special.
It's only been a week since Jessa and Ben said "I do" and now they're off on their romantic European honeymoon. Watch as they travel to Paris, Rome, and Venice and experience what life is like as a newlywed couple...will they miss their former chaperones?
Jessa and Ben move into their first home! When Jessa makes dinner for Ben, will she burn down their new kitchen? In DC, Anna and Jill make a special craft while Josh teaches Derick about being a dad. Will Derick pass or fail Daddy 101 teachings?
The Duggar girls decide it's time for a bedroom-redo since Jill and Jessa have moved out. Jill spends the day shopping for nursery furniture. Meanwhile, Anna has her first midwifery appointment in DC. Back in Arkansas, Josie experiences a medical crisis.
Nine months and no longer counting, it's time for Jill and Derick to meet their baby! However, Jill's labor stalls and complications arise, they may have to wait a little longer before welcoming Baby Dilly into the family.
For the past decade, a film crew has followed the Duggar family and in this behind-the-scenes special, viewers will meet those behind the camera and learn how they keep up with the Duggars since the beginning.
With baby #4 on the way for Josh and Anna, the Duggars plan an unforgettable gender reveal for them while they're away in California. Upon returning to Arkansas, they are in for their biggest surprise yet... is it a boy or a girl?
Let's talk about love! Take a look back at every Duggar couple from courtships to first kisses. Plus the couples dish on secrets for a happy relationship! We'll see how people on the street react to Duggar dating do's and dont's.
In this one-hour special, Erica Hill joins the Duggar family to talk all things family, marriage, babies, and new courtships from their milestone year. They are even joined by a few surprise guests to add to their most exciting season yet.
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