19 Kids and Counting

5.5(12)|2008-09-29|15 seasons, 233 episodes

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Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(19)Season 2(13)Season 3(28)Season 4(19)Season 5(20)Season 6(12)Season 7(11)Season 8(10)Season 9(9)Season 10(17)Season 11(12)Season 12(10)Season 13(14)Season 14(18)Season 15(21)

S1E1 · 2008-09-29 · 21m

Big Family Meets Big Apple

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.

S1E2 · 2008-09-29 · 21m

Duggars Do New York

The Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.

S1E3 · 2008-10-06 · 20m

Josh Gets Engaged

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.

S1E4 · 2008-10-06 · 21m

Duggar Dating Rules

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.

S1E5 · 2008-10-13 · 20m

When Big Families Collide

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.

S1E6 · 2008-10-13 · 21m

Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown

The Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.

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Michelle Duggar

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Jill Dillard

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Josh Duggar

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Jinger Vuolo

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Jessa Seewald

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Anna Duggar

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Derick Dillard

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Jana Duggar

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Johannah Duggar

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Joy-Anna Forsyth

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Jennifer Duggar

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