19 Kids and Counting
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
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.
- Ep 1
1.Big Family Meets Big Apple
29-09-200821mThe 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...
- Ep 2
2.Duggars Do New York
29-09-200821mThe Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.
- Ep 3
3.Josh Gets Engaged
06-10-200820mThis 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 bir...
- Ep 4
4.Duggar Dating Rules
06-10-200821mJosh 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 privileg...
- Ep 5
5.When Big Families Collide
13-10-200820mThe 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 e...
- Ep 6
6.Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown
13-10-200821mThe Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.
- Ep 7
7.Cheaper by the Duggars
20-10-200820mThe 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 t...
- Ep 8
8.Trading Places, Duggar Style
27-10-200821mEach 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 swi...
- Ep 9
9.Big Family Reunion
03-11-200821mThe 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...
- Ep 10
10.Duggars Learn to Drive
10-11-200820mJinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.
- Ep 11
11....And Baby Makes 18!
22-12-200840mThe family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.
- Ep 12
12.Once a Bride, Always a Duggar
25-01-200921mJosh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding.
- Ep 13
13.A Very Duggar Wedding
25-01-200944mShe 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 Dug...
- Ep 14
14.I Left My Duggar in San Francisco
27-01-200921mJim 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 chil...
- Ep 15
15.Duggars on Safari
27-01-200920mThink 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....
- Ep 16
16.A Duggar in the Rough
03-02-200921mThe 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...
17.O Come All Ye Duggars
03-02-200920mIt'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...
- Ep 18
18.Duggars in El Salvador
17-02-200920mThe 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.
- Ep 19
19.Duggars on a Mission
17-02-200920mThe 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...
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