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.