Free Discussion, September, 2016

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 8:00 PM, It's Official (Episode 2)

Jeremy has his first meal with the family, and Jinger taps Jill and Derick for courtship advice. Meanwhile, Ben and Jessa talk about his plan for youth outreach; and the older Duggar siblings take wilderness survival training.

60 minutes

1.055 M viewers and a .32 rating.

The New Seaweed Seawald

As noted in the general thread Jessa announced the already obvious pregnancy via People this morning.  I thought she was going to announce she was four to five months pregnant, but apparently more like three.  I fear another very large infant.  I know people show earlier with a second pregnancy but she's pretty large for 3 months.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 8:00 PM, A Courtship Begins (Episode 1)

On the season premiere of Counting On, Jessa and Ben discuss future additions to their growing family as Jill and Derick face hardships while continuing mission work in Central America. Jinger gets ready to take a big step with a special someone!

60 minutes 

1.194M viewers and a .36 rating. 

Free Discussion, August, 2016

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Free Discussion, July, 2016

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Free Discussion, June, 2016

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Free Discussion, May, 2016

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 9:00 PM, Israel Meets Spurgeon

Jessa and Ben experience what life is like for Jill and Derick while living in a foreign country with a young son. Jill and Derick remember their beginnings together in Nepal and the adventures that have led them to the mission field in Central America.

62 minutes

 Ratings:  1.165 M viewers and a .37 rating.  Not a good way to end the season.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 9:00 PM, Family Reunion

Jessa, Ben, and Spurgeon travel to Central America to visit Jill, Derick and Israel. As they prepare for the trip, they travel down memory lane, revisiting Jessa's milestone moments, from engagement to motherhood, that have led to this emotional reunion.

62 minutes 

Ratings:  1.342 M viewers and a .4 rating.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 9:00 PM, Episode 109, Girls Hit the Road

After weeks of work the treehouse is ready for a big reveal! Then the girls hit the road for a weekend away, but a surprise on the way leads to an unexpected detour. Once at their destination, the girls enjoy quality time together and lots of girl talk

62 minutes

 Ratings:  1.367 M viewers and a .42 rating.  

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 9:00 PM, Episode 108, Ben Drops Beats

The siblings continue work on the family treehouse, but the cold weather hinders their efforts. Later, Ben and Jessa travel to St. Louis to meet with Christian hip-hop artist, Flame and learn about his work. Inspired, Ben steps into the recording booth

62 minutes

 Ratings:  1.340 M viewers and a .44 rating. 

Free Discussion, April, 2016

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Tuesday, April 5, 2015, 9:00 PM, Episode 107, Surprise!

The siblings continue construction on their treehouse, which gets bigger and bigger. Joy and Sierra plan a secret baby shower, but worry about pulling off the surprise. Jill and Derick have surprise guests in Central America.

62 minutes

Ratings:  1,301 M viewers and a .38 rating.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 9:00 PM, Episode 106, Jinger Flips

Jessa goes
out for coffee with Jana and Anna, leaving Ben in charge of Spurgeon. Jinger buys a car at auction with the intention of flipping while Jana starts a new project with her brothers. Jill and Derick introduce Israel to their love of pickles.

62 minutes 

Ratings:  1.297 M viewers and a .4 rating. 

Jill & Jessa Counting On, Episode 105, Tuesday, March 22, 9:00 PM, Date Nights & Bright Lights

Jana and Jessa embark on a large DIY lighting project while the rest of the family travels to Central America. Then Jessa and Ben go on their first date since Spurgeon was born, will his presence wreck the romance?

 64 minutes

1.551 M viewers and .5 rating.

Jill & Jessa Counting On, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 9:00 PM, At Home and Away

Jessa and Ben navigate life as a family of three with new baby, Spurgeon. Jill and Derick settle into their home in Central America as Israel starts to hit new milestones. Later, Jessa enlists her sisters to help prepare a fall feast for the whole family

 64 minutes

 1.913 M viewers and a .61 rating. 

Free Discussion, March, 2016


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I published the post earlier this week and apparently for some reason it didn't take.

Free Discussion, February, 2016


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The Show Is to Return According to this Article

19 Kids coming back.

According to the article that seems to only quote older material, the show is returning.  There have been sightings of the Duggars filming two new episodes, but so far nothing official from TLC that I've found.

Inquisitr is running with it, too. And another.

Free Discussion, January, 2016

Happy New Year!


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Third Counting On Special: Counting One More, Sunday, December 27, 2015, 9:00 PM

Jill and Derick adjust to the challenges of their new life in Central America. Then it's finally time to meet Baby Seewald and find out if it's a boy or girl! When labor complications arise, Jessa is rushed to the hospital.

 60 Minutes

Ratings:  2.470 M viewers and a .82 rating.

Second Counting on Special, Sunday, December 20, 2015, 9:00 PM

Baby Shower & a New Home

(60 minutes)

Ratings are in with a nice drop:  1.895 M viewers and a .69 rating.