Free Discussion, January, 2020

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 9:00 PM, Grandma Duggar Remembered

At the maternity photo shoot, a surprise guest reveals she's also expecting. Jinger and Jeremy prepare for their big move, but tragedy strikes when they get devastating news from back home. Joe and Kendra and Josiah and Lauren welcome baby girls.

122 minutes

Ratings:  1.071 M viewers and a .25 rating.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 9:00 PM, A Surprise Delivery

Jessa goes into labor two weeks before her due date and after the birth they are faced with an emergency situation. Joe and Kendra find out the gender of their second baby with a smashing reveal. Then, another Duggar reveals she's expecting.

60 minutes

Pardon the sarcasm, but two weeks before a due date should not be a surprise worthy of noting.

Ratings:  995 K viewers and a .22 rating.  A bit up from last week.

Next week is a two hour episode including Mary's funeral.

Free Discussion, December, 2019

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 9:00 PM, Five Pregnancies and Counting

Follow the next generation of Duggars as they celebrate some of life’s milestone moments, including the realities of growing up and raising their own families.

60 minutes

In view of what has happened in real life, that was an unfortunate choice of title.

Ratings: 950 k viewers and a .21 rating.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope everyone here who celebrates Thanksgiving has a delightful one.  I'll be making an extended holiday visit so won't be around a computer very much.  I'll check in to approve comments as I can.   See you sometime next week.

Sharla

Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 9:00 PM, Marriage Bootcamp

Jinger and Jeremy decide to hold a yard sale before their big move to LA. They must put their haggling skills to work and try to sell as much as they can. Meanwhile, the married couples attend a marriage retreat where they focus on their relationships.

60 minutes

Another ratings drop:  803 K viewers and a .19 rating.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 9:00 PM, Baby Number Two...But Who?

Joe & Kendra visit Jinger & Jeremy in Texas, where they sample some creepy, crawly appetizers. Jessa seeks help from a speech therapist as Henry struggles to learn new words. Joy & Austin surprise the family by announcing that they are expecting baby #2!

60 minutes

Ratings:  986 K viewers and a .22 rating.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 9:00 PM, The Great Duggar Campout

Jinger and Jeremy go house hunting in LA but with pricier real estate and small square footage, will they be able to find the perfect place? Meanwhile in Arkansas, the family is going camping. Later at dinner, one couple makes a special announcement.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.063M viewers and a .22 rating.

Free Discussion, November, 2019

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 9:00 PM, Kendra's Got a Secret

Kendra surprises Joe when she finds out she's expecting baby #2! Jessa recruits her brothers to build a deck for her house before the new baby's arrival. While Jessa & Ben are at the doctor with Henry, the guys also babysit Spurgeon.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.104 M viewers and a .28 rating.  

Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 9:00 PM, Count Your Blessings

John and Abbie "Finnish" their winter honeymoon in Finland. Jinger flies to Arkansas after Grandma Duggar's health declines. Meanwhile, Lauren opens up about her struggles with grief and depression. Later, Jessa and Ben find out the gender of Baby #3.

60 minutes

Ratings: 1.117 M viewers and a .25 rating.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 9:02 PM, The Vuolos Take LA

Jinger & Jeremy explore LA with new friends. While hiking, Jinger discusses her decision to wear pants, which is unusual for Duggar women. Could the Duggar boys' road trip be the last time they're all together before one of them starts a new courtship?

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.218M viewers and a .33 rating.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 9:00 PM, Who's the Most Romantic?

Jinger and Jeremy go house hunting in LA but with pricier real estate and small square footage, will they be able to find the perfect place? Meanwhile in Arkansas, the family is going camping. Later at dinner, one couple makes a special announcement.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.361M viewers and a .31 rating.

Free Discussion, October, 2019

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Free Discussion, September, 2019

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Free Discussion, August, 2019

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Free Discussion, July, 2019

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Free Discussion, June, 2019

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Free Discussion, May, 2019

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Free Discussion, April, 2019

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Monday, March 25, 2019, 9:00 PM, A Bachelor No More, Episode 7

John and Abbie's wedding is finally here and everyone is in full wedding mode as they get ready for the big day.  At the altar, the bride and groom share their first kiss in an unexpected way.  Later, a family member has a very special announcement.

121 minutes

Ratings:  1.090 M viewers and a .24 rating.

Monday, March 18, 2019, 8:00 PM, To Grandmother's House We Go, Episode 6

John David & Abbie fly to the Philippines for a mission trip two weeks before their wedding.  Meanwhile, Jinger & Jeremy travel up north so Felicity can meet her great-grandparents.  While there they get a surprise from some very unexpected guests!

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.030 M viewers and a .20 rating. 

Monday, March 11, 2019, 8:00 PM, The Abbie Gown, Episode 5

In Laredo, Jeremy is on daddy duty as Jinger runs errands.  Meanwhile, John and Abbie's wedding is just around the corner!  John and the boys partake in a thrilling competition while Abbie tries on wedding dresses.  Will Abbie be able to find "the one?"

60 minutes

Ratings:  963 K viewers and a .23 rating.

Free Discussion, March, 2019

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Monday, March 4, 2019, Love and Loss, 9:00 PM, Episode 4

Jessa, Lauren, Kendra, and Jana pair off with some of the little kids and go head to head to create a groom's cake for John and Abbie's wedding; Josiah and Lauren's worlds are shaken up when they reveal some tragic news.

60 minutes

Ratings:  985 K viewers and a .23 rating.

Monday, Febrary 24, 2018, Sleepless in Laredo, 9:00 PM, Episode 3.

Jinger and Jeremy get a dose of reality as they adjust to life as new parents.  Meanwhile, Ben tutors the Duggar kids and they must use their math skills to cook a meal for 40 people.  Later, at dinner one couple makes a supecial announcement.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.021 M viewers and a .27 rating 

Monday, February 18, 2019, Jinger Has a Baby, 9:00 PM, Episode 2.

The hills are alive for Josiah and Lauren as they go on their Austrian honeymoon.  While there they reenact scenes from the Sound of Music and visit with a local family.  Meanwhile, Jinger worries that she won't have the smooth labor she was hoping for.

60 minutes

(Online shedule calls it season 4.  DVR has it season 9.  Go TLC!)

Monday, February 11, 2019, 8:00 Countdown Show 9:00 Episode 1, Love Is in the Air

With the due date near, Jinger and Jeremy get ready to meet baby Vuolo.   Meanwhile, John whisks Abbie away on a surprise trip to ask for her hand in marriage.  Later, Jinger's labor takes an unexpected turn.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.151 M viewers and a .29 rating.  24th cable show of the day.

Free Discussion, February, 2019

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