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Counting On: Season 4

8 episodes Premiered Jun 11, 2017 Updated Sep 27, 2026

Jessa and Ben expand their young family with an adorable newborn and experience all the joys and challenges that come with raising two small children. Viewers will see Jill and Derick say goodbye to return to Central America, but not before they make a big announcement to baby Israel and the rest of the family. Jinger and Jeremy adjust to life as newlyweds in a new city far away from Jinger's hometown in Arkansas. An

Previously on Counting On

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Counting On Season 3.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season overview

Jessa and Ben expand their young family with an adorable newborn and experience all the joys and challenges that come with raising two small children. Viewers will see Jill and Derick say goodbye to return to Central America, but not before they make a big announcement to baby Israel and the rest of the family. Jinger and Jeremy adjust to life as newlyweds in a new city far away from Jinger's hometown in Arkansas. And the excitement doesn't end with the older sisters... it's Joy's turn now! Viewers will see how Joy's boyfriend Austin Forsyth and the rest of the family get along and their road to the aisle. But Joy is not the only sibling to find new love as yet another Duggar announces a new courtship. As everyone is getting older and starting their own families, there is always something new with this ever-growing family!

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Joy's Wedding

Jun 12, 2017 · 65 min

Joy and Austin's wedding day is finally here; a first look at this exciting and emotional event, with Joy walking down the aisle to become Mrs. Austin Forsyth; another Duggar has a

S4·E2 Core

Triple Date Night

Jun 12, 2017 · 65 min

Ben, Derick and Austin enjoy an afternoon at a trampoline park while Jessa, Jill and Joy shop for the perfect date night outfit. Jill and Derick share some big news with Israel. Me

S4·E3 Core

Spurgeon's First Birthday

Jun 19, 2017 · 65 min

Joy and Austin work together on a house flipping project; the family celebrates Spurgeon's first birthday; in Laredo, things heat up in the kitchen with Jinger and Jeremy

S4·E4 Core

A New Baby

Jun 26, 2017 · 65 min

As Jessa's due date inches closer, family and friends help the Seewalds prepare for the new baby. Joy and Austin continue working on their house flipping project, and Austin asks J

S4·E6 Core

Joy Gets Engaged

Jul 10, 2017 · 65 min

Jinger makes a care package for the family back in Arkansas. Meanwhile, the Dillards prepare to return to Central America; Austin has an important question for Joy; and Joe asks fo

S4·E7 Mytharc

The After Show, Part 1

Jul 17, 2017 · 65 min

Host Daphne Oz digs a little deeper into some of the season's biggest moments, from courtships and weddings to babies.

S4·E8 Mytharc

The After Show Part 2

Jul 24, 2017 · 65 min

Host Daphne Oz gets the Duggars’ reactions to some of the biggest moments of the season; the couples square off in a fun game of “The Couples Showdown”; a special guest or two show

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