Series
19 Kids and Counting
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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.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 19 epS2 · 13 epS3 · 28 epS4 · 19 epS5 · 20 epS6 · 12 epS7 · 11 epS8 · 10 epS9 · 9 epS10 · 17 epS11 · 12 epS12 · 10 epS13 · 14 epS14 · 18 epS15 · 21 ep
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.
- 1Big Family Meets Big Apple29 Sept 2008 · 21mThe 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.
- 2Duggars Do New York29 Sept 2008 · 21mThe Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.
- 3Josh Gets Engaged6 Oct 2008 · 20mThis 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.
- 4Duggar Dating Rules6 Oct 2008 · 21mJosh 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.
- 5When Big Families Collide13 Oct 2008 · 20mThe 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.
- 6Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown13 Oct 2008 · 21mThe Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.
- 7Cheaper by the Duggars20 Oct 2008 · 20mThe 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.
- 8Trading Places, Duggar Style27 Oct 2008 · 21mEach 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.
- 9Big Family Reunion3 Nov 2008 · 21mThe 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.
- 10Duggars Learn to Drive10 Nov 2008 · 20mJinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.
- 11...And Baby Makes 18!22 Dec 2008 · 40mThe family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.
- 12Once a Bride, Always a Duggar25 Jan 2009 · 21mJosh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding.
- 13A Very Duggar Wedding25 Jan 2009 · 44mShe 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.
- 14I Left My Duggar in San Francisco27 Jan 2009 · 21mJim 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?
- 15Duggars on Safari27 Jan 2009 · 20mThink 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!
- 16A Duggar in the Rough3 Feb 2009 · 21mThe 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?
17O Come All Ye Duggars3 Feb 2009 · 20mIt'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?- 18Duggars in El Salvador17 Feb 2009 · 20mThe 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.
- 19Duggars on a Mission17 Feb 2009 · 20mThe 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.
Details
- First aired
- 29 Sept 2008
- Last aired
- 19 May 2015
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- TLC
- Episodes
- 233
- Votes
- 13 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
- JJim Bob DuggarSelf
Michelle DuggarSelf- JJill DillardSelf
- JJosh DuggarSelf
- JJinger VuoloSelf
- JJessa SeewaldSelf
Anna DuggarSelf- DDerick DillardSelf
- JJana DuggarSelf
- JJohannah DuggarSelf
- JJoy-Anna ForsythSelf
- JJennifer DuggarSelf
- JJackson DuggarSelf
- JJustin DuggarSelf
