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.
19 Kids and Counting (Season 7)
Duggars Hit the Slopes (Episode 1)
Air date: 2011-06-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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?
Kids to the Rescue (Episode 2)
Air date: 2011-06-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggars Focus on Family (Episode 3)
Air date: 2011-06-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggars Get Dirty (Episode 4)
Air date: 2011-06-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggars Snowed In (Episode 5)
Air date: 2011-06-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggar Boys Day Out (Episode 6)
Air date: 2011-07-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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?
Duggars, Doctors, Discipline (Episode 7)
Air date: 2011-07-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggar Dental Drama (Episode 8)
Air date: 2011-07-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Duggar Respond & Rescue (Episode 9)
Air date: 2011-07-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
Manhattan Duggars (Episode 10)
Air date: 2011-08-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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?
Duggars, Dates, and Dan (Episode 11)
Air date: 2011-08-02
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 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.
