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19 Kids and Counting: Season 1

19 episodes Premiered Sep 29, 2008 Updated Jul 24, 2026

19 Kids and Counting season 1 premiered on September 29, 2008, and concluded on November 10, 2008. The season consisted of ten regular episodes and one special episode, "And Baby Makes 18", which aired on December 22, 2008. During this season, the show was known as 17 Kids and Counting. The series is a reality television show that aired on a cable channel, and it is classified as a reality, documentary, drama, and fa

Season overview

19 Kids and Counting season 1 premiered on September 29, 2008, and concluded on November 10, 2008. The season consisted of ten regular episodes and one special episode, "And Baby Makes 18", which aired on December 22, 2008. During this season, the show was known as 17 Kids and Counting. The series is a reality television show that aired on a cable channel, and it is classified as a reality, documentary, drama, and family program. The show follows the lives of a family with a large number of children.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Big Family Meets Big Apple

Sep 29, 2008 · 21 min

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

S1·E2

Duggars Do New York

Sep 29, 2008 · 21 min

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

S1·E3

Josh Gets Engaged

Oct 6, 2008 · 20 min

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 bir

S1·E4

Duggar Dating Rules

Oct 6, 2008 · 21 min

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 privileg

S1·E5

When Big Families Collide

Oct 13, 2008 · 20 min

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 e

S1·E6

Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown

Oct 13, 2008 · 21 min

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

S1·E7

Cheaper by the Duggars

Oct 20, 2008 · 20 min

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 t

S1·E8

Trading Places, Duggar Style

Oct 27, 2008 · 21 min

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 swi

S1·E9

Big Family Reunion

Nov 3, 2008 · 21 min

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

S1·E10

Duggars Learn to Drive

Nov 10, 2008 · 20 min

Jinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.

S1·E11

...And Baby Makes 18!

Dec 22, 2008 · 40 min

The family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.

S1·E13

A Very Duggar Wedding

Jan 25, 2009 · 44 min

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 Dug

S1·E14

I Left My Duggar in San Francisco

Jan 27, 2009 · 21 min

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 chil

S1·E15

Duggars on Safari

Jan 27, 2009 · 20 min

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.

S1·E16

A Duggar in the Rough

Feb 3, 2009 · 21 min

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

S1·E17

O Come All Ye Duggars

Feb 3, 2009 · 20 min

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

S1·E18

Duggars in El Salvador

Feb 17, 2009 · 20 min

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.

S1·E19

Duggars on a Mission

Feb 17, 2009 · 20 min

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