19 Kids and Counting
TV-PG2008•22m•5.5/10
RealityDocumentaryDramaFamily
Ratings
🎬TMDb
5.5/10(12)
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.
Production
Figure 8 Films, Advanced Medical Productions
Language
EN
Status
Canceled
First Aired
September 29, 2008
Last Aired
May 19, 2015
Networks
TLC
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Big Family Meets Big Apple
Air date: 2008-09-29
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.
E2
Duggars Do New York
Air date: 2008-09-29
The Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.
E3
Josh Gets Engaged
Air date: 2008-10-06
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.
E4
Duggar Dating Rules
Air date: 2008-10-06
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.
E5
When Big Families Collide
Air date: 2008-10-13
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.
E6
Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown
Air date: 2008-10-13
The Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.
E7
Cheaper by the Duggars
Air date: 2008-10-20
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.
E8
Trading Places, Duggar Style
Air date: 2008-10-27
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.
E9
Big Family Reunion
Air date: 2008-11-03
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.
E10
Duggars Learn to Drive
Air date: 2008-11-10
Jinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.
E11
...And Baby Makes 18!
Air date: 2008-12-22
The family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.
E12
Once a Bride, Always a Duggar
Air date: 2009-01-25
Josh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding.
E13
A Very Duggar Wedding
Air date: 2009-01-25
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.
E14
I Left My Duggar in San Francisco
Air date: 2009-01-27
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?
E15
Duggars on Safari
Air date: 2009-01-27
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!
E16
A Duggar in the Rough
Air date: 2009-02-03
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?
E17
O Come All Ye Duggars
Air date: 2009-02-03
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?
E18
Duggars in El Salvador
Air date: 2009-02-17
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.
E19
Duggars on a Mission
Air date: 2009-02-17
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.
Cast
Jim Bob Duggar
Self
Michelle Duggar
Self
Jill Dillard
Self
Josh Duggar
Self
Jinger Vuolo
Self
Jessa Seewald
Self
Anna Duggar
Self
Derick Dillard
Self
Jana Duggar
Self
Johannah Duggar
Self
Joy-Anna Forsyth
Self
Jennifer Duggar
Self
Jackson Duggar
Self
Justin Duggar
Self
James Duggar
Self
Jason Duggar
Self
Jeremiah Duggar
Self
Jedidiah Duggar
Self
Joseph Duggar
Self
Josiah Duggar
Self
Recommended
The Fall of the House of Usher
7.6
2023
TV ShowRuthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
The Fall of the House of Usher
2023
7.6
Similar TV Shows
The Adventures of Bernie
7.0
2021
TV ShowNo overview available.
The Adventures of Bernie
2021
7.0
Un sur 2
7.3
2012
TV ShowNo overview available.
Un sur 2
2012
7.3
Familia
3.0
2013
TV ShowNo overview available.
Familia
2013
3.0
Hermanos
3.5
2014
TV ShowNo overview available.
Hermanos
2014
3.5
