Duggars Without Pity

Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 9:31 PM, Race to the Altar

Jessa and Ben register for gifts, but will they end up with a registry full of toys and candy as Ben gets sidetracked? Later Jessa and Ben join Joy and Jason to get in shape before the big day. Jill and Jana cook a special Nepali dinner for Derick.

30 minutes

That should have been the title of Jill's wedding episode.

Ratings: 2.143 M viewers and a .8 rating.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 9:00 PM, Michelle's High School Reunion

Michelle attends her 30th high-school reunion, but details about her past come as a surprise to her family. Later, Johannah celebrates her ninth birthday with a horseback-riding party.

31 minutes

Ratings: 2.046 M viewers and a .7 rating.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 9:31 PM, Wedding Prep and Pies

Jason and James create a special recipe for the rehearsal dinner, but will Jessa and Ben be on board with their culinary creations? Ben designs the perfect wedding ring for Jessa while the girls visit a local florist for their Duggar-sized wedding party.

30 minutes

Ratings: 1.978 M viewers and a .6 rating.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 9:00 PM, Invites and Ride Alongs

A few weeks away from matrimony Jessa and Ben ask Josh to design their wedding invitations. Is Josh up for this super-sized task? Jill creates a gift for Derick's mom. And Jim Bob joins John David on a police ride along.

31 minutes

Ratings: 2.081 M viewers and a .7 rating.

Free Discussion, March, 2015

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 9:31 PM, Bridesmaids and Babies

With only 6 weeks until the big day, Jessa & Ben are in the thick of wedding planning. Meanwhile, Jill & Derick are preparing for parenthood at their first midwife visit. And Jinger is behind the lens as she takes Ben & Jessa's engagement photos.

30 minutes

Ratings: 2.414 M viewers and a .9 rating.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 9:00 PM, Jessa Says Yes to the Dress

Jessa goes wedding dress shopping! Mix in Michelle and several other Duggars and Seawalds and there are a lot of opinions to go around, but everyone knows it's the bride's opinion that counts. And Jill and Derick receive a special gift from the DC Duggars.

31 minutes

Ratings: 2.265 M viewers and a .7 ratings.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 9:00 PM, Jill"s Secret

The episode could also be named Jill kept a secret for all of about 10 seconds.

The TLC description does not want to copy. Basically lead up to Jessa's wedding including fake drama of how will they get it done and Jill shares a (completely expected) announcement. Oh how will the Duggars react?

Ratings: 3.328 M viewers and a 1.2 rating.

Free Discussion, February, 2015

Happy New Year and Free Discussion January, 2015

Happy New Year everyone. I would never have believed it when this blog was turned over to me all those years ago that we'd still be talking about the Duggar and Bates families going into 2015.

Please use this for Duggar and Bates sightings, speculation, or general discussion. Note that this is Duggar discussion not other families, TV shows, politics, religion, or personal stories. If the comment is more about you or some other issue than the actual Duggars or Bateses or other families seen on the show, please rethink before sending. Thank you!

Duggar New Year

We've had a request to make predictions for the Duggars in 2015. Guess away!

Happy holidays to everyone also. I'll be out of town for most or all of the next week so please be patient if I'm slow to get to the blog. For those who've asked the grandchildren are doing fine including the new one and thank you.

Free Discussion, December, 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 9:00 PM, Episode 30, Amy's Nashville Dreams

Cousin Amy returns for a new special as she continues to pursue her music career. Amy performs on a sold out showboat dinner cruise then celebrates her 28th birthday with her Duggar family. Plus, we get a behind the scenes look at her new music video.

62 minutes

The viewers didn't want to see Amy. 1.138M viewers and a .3 rating.

Tuesday, November, 18, 2014, 9:00 PM, A Reveal to Remember

The DC Duggars make it to Chicago in the nick of time for David & Priscilla's gender reveal party! Who will be right, Team Boy or Team Girl? Later, the family enjoys the sights of the "Windy City" and caps off their trip with a camping excursion.

61 minutes

2.210 M viewers and a .7 rating.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 9:00 PM, DC Duggars Hit the Road

Josh, Anna, and their 3 little ones are heading to Chicago, RV-style, to visit Anna's sister Priscilla and her husband David for a special party. Along the way, they'll visit a series of quirky stops, but will RV issues put a damper in their trip?

61 minutes

1.779 M viewers and a .7 rating.

Free Discussion, November, 2014

Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 10:01 PM, Dishing With the Duggars

It’s been 10 years since the Duggar family opened up their home to television viewers. In this special, the entire family takes a look back and watch some of the series best moments, sharing their thoughts insights about their favorite moments.

60 minutes

Tuesday, November 4, 2014,9:00 PM, Jessa's Engagement

With two Duggar weddings down and 17 to go, is the family ready for another set of nuptials? Ben plans a special surprise scavenger hunt proposal for Jessa with each challenge relating to a special moment in their courtship.

61 minutes

Jessa's Wedding

Things have been quiet about Jessa's wedding. However, it's supposedly this Saturday. Where is it, who is in the wedding party, will the MOG outshine the MOB again?

Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 9:00 PM, Jill's Wedding

The big day is finally here... Jill & Derick are getting married! With hundreds of volunteers to help with everything from decorating to finishing the cake, they're aiming for this super-sized wedding to go off without a hitch.

121 minutes

Really a double sized episode after dragging this out for an entire season?

4.497 M viewers and a 1.l5 rating. Second only to Sons of Anarchy in the rating and the most cable viewers of the day. They probably got a bonus for the episode.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 9:00 PM, All About Jill

Jill Duggar is about to become Jill Dillard! See her very special bridal shower, where she spends time with the mamas and babies she's met through her work as a midwife. Could the next shower for Jill be a baby shower?

61 minutes

Really? An episode all about Jill as if this entire season hasn't been all about Jill?

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 9:00 PM, Wedding Countdown

With only one week to go, the Duggars are counting down the days until Jill's wedding! From securing a rehearsal getaway car to filling up their new home with furniture purchased at a local auction, this super-size family is in full-on wedding mode.

61 minutes

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 9:31 PM, Duggar Derby

The family is gearing up for their big derby race! But first, Jessa & Ben practice their parenting skills and take the littlest Duggars out for a day of fun. When race day arrives, which team will finish first and be crowned the Duggar Derby champion?

30 minutes

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 9:00 PM, Duggars in Cuffs

To celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, Jim Bob & Michelle go on a triple date with Jill & Derick and Jessa & Ben and have a big surprise planned. Meanwhile in DC, Josh gets back on track with his fitness goals by running a 5K.

31 minutes