Free Discussion, January, 2019

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Free Discussion, December, 2018

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John David and Abbie Grace Announce Engagement/Wedding Talk

The engagement announcement is out.

The wedding is supposed to be this Saturday.  Let's see how it's handled.

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/john-david-duggar-marries-abbie-grace-burnett-photo/

Free Discussion, November, 2018

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Free Discussion, October, 2018

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Monday, October 1, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 26, Josiah and Lauren's Prankless Wedding

It's Josiah and Lauren's wedding day and the happy couple is eager to walk down the aisle and finally share their first kiss.  But with Josiah being the family prankster and the brothers out for revenge, is the couple prepared for some revenge?

120 minutes

Ratings:  942K viewers and a .20 rating.  45th cable show of the day.

Monday, September 24, 2018, 9:00 PM, Jinger's Double Surprise, Episode 23

Jinger and Jeremy throw a gender reveal party for the family and the family has a surprise of their own for Jinger.  Josiah and Lauren celebrate their upcoming wedding with a game of giant foosball.  Joe and Kendra welcome their baby boy!

124 minutes

Ratings:  1.089 M viewers and a .31 rating.  17th cable show of the day.

Monday, September 17, 2018, 9:00 PM, Lauren Finds Her Dress, Episode 22

The Duggars celebrate Jana and John David's 28th birthday with a family ski trip.  Meanwhile, Jinger and Jeremy tour a birth center and find out the gender (sic) of their baby.  Later, Lauren goes shopping for the perfect wedding gown.  Will she find "the one?"

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.228 M viewers and a .29 rating.  20th cable show of the day. 

Monday, September 10, 2018, 9:00 PM, Thrift Store Date Night, Episode 21

Three couples go on a thrift store date night and choose outfits for their partners to wear.  With a small budget and a big sense of humor, will someone end up with a fashion faux pas?  Then new mom Joy and pregnant Kendra attend a Sip and See party.

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.163 M viewers and a .26 rating.  24th cable show of the day.

Free Discussion, September, 2018

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Monday, September 3, 2018, 9:00 PM, A Birth-Day and then a Birthday, Episode 20

The three pregnant sisters are reunited for a big family birthday.  Later, Joy goes into labor and after 20 hours she is transported to the hospital for an emergency C-section.  How will Joy and Austin handle this scary change of plans.

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.082 M viewers and a .21 rating.  34th cable show of the day.

Monday, August 27, 2018, 9:00 PM, Josiah Pops the Question, Episode 19

Jinger and Jeremy's good friends come for a visit and the expecting couple has a trial run at parenthood.  Will they be able to manage three kids under five without any meltdowns?  Later, Josiah travels to Georgia to propose to Lauren...

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.295 M viewers and a .31 rating.  13th cable show of the day.

Monday, August 20, 2018, 9:00 PM, An Explosive Reveal, Episode 18

Jinger and Jeremy celebrate their first anniversary and Jeremy has a very special surprise for her.  Josiah is ready to take the next step; will Lauren's dad give his blessing?  Later Joe and Kendra reveal the gender (sic) of their baby in a very explosive way.

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.213 M viewers and a .24 rating.  24th cable show of the day.

Monday, August 13, 2018, 10:02 PM, Jinger and Jeremy's Baby, Episode 29

In this first look Jinger and Jeremy are ready for their first baby's arrival.  Jinger heads to the hospital, but when progress is slow, there's worry she might have to have a C-section.  Will Jinger and Jeremy get the peaceful birth they want?

31 minutes

Ratings:  1.170 M viewers and a .25 rating.  23rd cable show of the day.

Monday, August 13, 2018, 9:00 PM, Jinger and Jeremy's Little Secret, Season 8, Episode 4

Jessa and Ben visit a creamery with the kids.  Joy and Austin go on a babymoon before their baby arrives.  Jinger and Jeremy are in Arkansas and have a special announcement for the family.

62 minutes

Ratings:  1.068 M viewers and a .24 rating.  24th cable show of the day.

Free Discussion, August, 2018

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Monday, August 6, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 15, Make Room for Baby

Joy and Austin check in on baby Forsyth at their midwife appointment.  In Laredo, Jinger and Jeremy do some window shopping for a new piano.  Joe and Kendra move into their new home and have a special reveal for the family.


124 minutes

Ratings:  1.105 M viewers and a .28 rating.  14th cable show of the day.

Monday, July 30, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 14, First Comes a Wedding, Then a Honeymoon

From Titan TV (Episode 7-14)
An exclusive first look is taken at Lauren and Josiah's wedding, where they share their first kiss after saying their "I do's," and a closer look is taken at the beginning of their courtship; Kendra and Joe take off to Greece for their honeymoon.
From TLC:
In this first look at Josiah and Lauren's wedding, the bride and groom say their "I do's" and have their first kiss!  Then wind back 6 months earlier to the beginning of their courtship.  Meanwhile, Joe and Kendra go on their honeymoon to Greece. 

120 minutes

Ratings for the 9 pm hour:  1.126 M viewers and a .27 rating.  17th cable show of the day.

At Least They Waited a Year - Jinger's Pregnancy

Jinger pregnant.

It's a girl.  People has the story plus a clip on TLC go.

Baby Felicity Nicole is here.

Free Discussion, July, 2018

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Free Discussion, June, 2018

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Free Discussion, May, 2018

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Free Discussion, April, 2018

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Moving on to the Next Wedding: Josiah and Lauren

It was announced this morning.  They're engaged. 

Monday, March 26, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode, 12, Joe and Kendra Say I Do

The time has finally come for Joe and Kendra to say "I do."  There are emotional moments with family and friends as they prepare for their wedding day.  When the ceremony begins, a few surprises and mishaps make sure it's a day they won't forget!

120 minutes

Ratings:  1.115 M viewers and a .26 rating.
Old news so a drop. 

Monday, March 19, 2018, 10:07 PM, Episode 24, Joy Gives Birth

In this first look, Joy prepares to welcome her first child as her due date approaches.  With Austin by her side, Joy goes into labor and gives birth to her baby!

25 minutes

 Those of us who watched the webisodes have probably already seen this.  Wow, I'm glad she didn't give birth to a duck, woodchuck, or elephant.  ;)

Ratings:  1.342 M viewers and a .33 rating.

Monday, March 19, 2018, Episode 11, 9:00 PM, A New Bundle of Joy

Joe and Kendra have a joint bachelor/bachelorette party on a lake with family and friends.  Jinger and Jeremy decide to take a shot at coffee roasting.  Meanwhile, Joy and Austin have some big news to share with the family.

67 minutes

Snooze fest, snooze fest, and ancient history.

Rating:  1.246 M viewers and a .31 rating.

Monday, March 12, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 10, Kendra's Birthday Surprise

Jinger and Jeremy play host to their friends from NYC.  It's Kendra's birthday and she heads to Kentucky to pick out her wedding dress.  Unfortunately, that means she'll be away from Joe, or will she?  He has a big birthday surprise up his sleeve.

67 minutes

Ratings:  1.021 M viewers and a .23 rating.

Free Discussion, March, 2018

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Monday, March 5, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 9, Spurgeon's First Haircut

Jeremy and Jinger continue to put their stamp on their new home.  Joe and Kendra pick out the groomsmen's outfits.  Jessa and Ben finally give Spurgeon a haircut, while Joy and Austin try to make the most of their less than ideal living situation.

64 minutes

Ratings:  1.000 M viewers and a .27 rating.

Joy Anna Pregnancy

Ho hum, the latest dunked fully in the cult offspring is pregnant.  No due date announced, but she looks like another honeymoon baby.

Posts saying Joy has already had the baby (she hasn't) will not be posted until she actually does have the child.  Posts saying she conceived before the wedding will not be posted.

He's here!

Monday, February 26, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episodes 7/8, In Love in Switzerland

Oh Joy, the boring Duggars are back....

Joy and Austin have said "I do," and now Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth now get to enjoy some alone time in Switzerland.  Joe and Kendra get their engagement photos taken.  And the siblings help Jinger and Jeremy move into their new house.

125 minutes

The boring may finally be hitting the audience or people didn't realize the show was back on.
Ratings:  998K viewers and a .27 rating.

Free Discussion, February, 2018

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