Duggars Without Pity

Free Discussion, January, 2017

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Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year!!

May 2017 be better for us all than 2016.

Free Discussion, December, 2016

Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 8:00 PM, Jinger's Wedding (Episode 13)

After months of anticipation, Jinger and Jeremy's wedding day has finally arrived! Take a first look at this special day as Jinger walks down the aisle to become Mrs. Jeremy Vuolo.

60 minutes

Ratings: 1.840M viewers and a .54 rating.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 8:00 PM, Courting Jinger (Episode 12)

The big day is almost here! Count down to Jinger's wedding with a look back at the special place she's held in the Duggar household.

60 minutes

Ratings: 950 K viewers and a .23 rating.

Free Discussion, November, 2016

Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 8:00 PM, Duggars at the Altar (Episode 11)

Take a look back at the Duggar daughter marriages! In two super-sized weddings, Jill and Jenna (it was Jessa but TLC seemed to forget) walked down the aisle just months apart, Jill with Derick and Jenna with Ben. Relive each ceremony and first kiss!

60 minutes

The desperation reeks on this one. TLC is so uncaring that they said Jenna instead of Jessa.

Ratings: 782K viewers and a .18 rating.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 8:00 PM, The After Show (Episode 10)

The family comes together to relive some of the most memorable moments from season 2. Plus, before the reunion is over, there is a surprise guest in store for the cast.

60 minutes

Ratings: 1.123 M viewers and a .33 rating.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 8:00 PM, Jessa's Announcement (Episode 9)

Jinger and Jeremy celebrate their engagement in NYC. Meanwhile, Jill and Derick wrap up their mission work in Central America and are greeted with a big surprise party in Arkansas, but in the end, Jessa and Ben have an even bigger surprise of their own.

60 minutes

Ratings: 1.288 M viewers and a .38 rating.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 8:00 PM, Proposal in the City (Episode 8)

Jinger, Michelle, Jessa, Ben and Spurgeon are all in the northeast meeting some of Jeremy's family & friends and visiting his old stomping grounds. Little does Jinger know, Jeremy has an important question he plans to ask before the trip is over!

60 minutes

Proof that proposals draw ratings: 1.343 M viewers and a .4 rating.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 8:00 PM, A Guys' Guide to Courting (Episode 7)

Jinger, Jeremy, and chaperones go on a whirlwind trip to see his family and friends. Will delayed flights ruin a big surprise Jeremy has planned? And we take a look back at past Duggar courtships and hear the guys' tips for a successful relationship.

60 minutes

Ratings: 939K viewers and a .32 rating.

Free Discussion, October, 2016

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 8:00 PM, The Big Event (Episode 6)

Ben hosts a youth football camp with a group of former NFL players. Meanwhile, Jana hatches a plan to redecorate the guesthouse Jill and Derick will be staying in when they return from Central America. And Jinger and Jeremy plan a special trip to NYC.

60 minutes

Ratings: 998K viewers and .32 rating.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 8:00 PM, A Big Surprise (Episode 5)

Jeremy makes a secret trip to Arkansas, but before surprising Jinger, he and Ben do some browsing for engagement rings. Then, Jessa and Ben give their rapper friend, Flame, a taste of Duggar family life.

60 Min. | PG

Ratings: 1.071 M viewers and a .32 rating.

Claims of apparently taking in a family member's child

Daily Fail
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 8:00 PM, Meet the Parents (Episode 4)

Jinger meets Jeremy's parents when she goes to Laredo, Texas, with her mom and dad. Meanwhile, Joy takes her first flying lesson; and Jana plans a graduation party for three siblings

60 minutes

Ratings: 1.125 M viewers and a .29 rating.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 8:00 PM, Duggars in the Wild (Episode 3)

Wilderness training continues for the Duggar siblings following a frightening encounter with a nocturnal visitor. Meanwhile, Jill and Derick celebrate their second anniversary; and Jessa and Ben are amazed by how fast Spurgeon is growing

60 minutes

911K viewers and a .26 rating.

Free Discussion, September, 2016

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.