Free Discussion, May, 2018

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Free Discussion, April, 2018

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Moving on to the Next Wedding: Josiah and Lauren

It was announced this morning.  They're engaged. 

Monday, March 26, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode, 12, Joe and Kendra Say I Do

The time has finally come for Joe and Kendra to say "I do."  There are emotional moments with family and friends as they prepare for their wedding day.  When the ceremony begins, a few surprises and mishaps make sure it's a day they won't forget!

120 minutes

Ratings:  1.115 M viewers and a .26 rating.
Old news so a drop. 

Monday, March 19, 2018, 10:07 PM, Episode 24, Joy Gives Birth

In this first look, Joy prepares to welcome her first child as her due date approaches.  With Austin by her side, Joy goes into labor and gives birth to her baby!

25 minutes

 Those of us who watched the webisodes have probably already seen this.  Wow, I'm glad she didn't give birth to a duck, woodchuck, or elephant.  ;)

Ratings:  1.342 M viewers and a .33 rating.

Monday, March 19, 2018, Episode 11, 9:00 PM, A New Bundle of Joy

Joe and Kendra have a joint bachelor/bachelorette party on a lake with family and friends.  Jinger and Jeremy decide to take a shot at coffee roasting.  Meanwhile, Joy and Austin have some big news to share with the family.

67 minutes

Snooze fest, snooze fest, and ancient history.

Rating:  1.246 M viewers and a .31 rating.

Monday, March 12, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 10, Kendra's Birthday Surprise

Jinger and Jeremy play host to their friends from NYC.  It's Kendra's birthday and she heads to Kentucky to pick out her wedding dress.  Unfortunately, that means she'll be away from Joe, or will she?  He has a big birthday surprise up his sleeve.

67 minutes

Ratings:  1.021 M viewers and a .23 rating.

Free Discussion, March, 2018

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Monday, March 5, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episode 9, Spurgeon's First Haircut

Jeremy and Jinger continue to put their stamp on their new home.  Joe and Kendra pick out the groomsmen's outfits.  Jessa and Ben finally give Spurgeon a haircut, while Joy and Austin try to make the most of their less than ideal living situation.

64 minutes

Ratings:  1.000 M viewers and a .27 rating.

Joy Anna Pregnancy

Ho hum, the latest dunked fully in the cult offspring is pregnant.  No due date announced, but she looks like another honeymoon baby.

Posts saying Joy has already had the baby (she hasn't) will not be posted until she actually does have the child.  Posts saying she conceived before the wedding will not be posted.

He's here!

Monday, February 26, 2018, 9:00 PM, Episodes 7/8, In Love in Switzerland

Oh Joy, the boring Duggars are back....

Joy and Austin have said "I do," and now Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth now get to enjoy some alone time in Switzerland.  Joe and Kendra get their engagement photos taken.  And the siblings help Jinger and Jeremy move into their new house.

125 minutes

The boring may finally be hitting the audience or people didn't realize the show was back on.
Ratings:  998K viewers and a .27 rating.

Free Discussion, February, 2018

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Free Discussion, January, 2018

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Joe and Kendra Expecting - With Confirmation of the Show Continuing

She's pregnant - shocked not.

Also Counting On new shows will air Spring, 2018.

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/joseph-and-kendra-duggar-expecting-their-first-child/

Free Discussion, December, 2017

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Free Discussion, November, 2017

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Monday, October 23, 2017, 9:00 PM, Joe's Wedding, Episode 13

Yes, they skipped from Episode 6 to Episode 13.

The day has finally arrived for Joe and Kendra to get married!  Take a first look at their wedding day as Kendra walks down the aisle to become Mrs. Joseph Duggar.  There might even be a few surprises in store for the happy couple!

60 minutes

There is still wedding love:  1.428 M viewers and a .38 rating.

Monday, October 16, 2017, 8:00 PM, Joy and Austin Tie the Knot, Episode 6

Joy's wedding day is finally here!  After months of planning, the final touches are added as family and friends come together to celebrate Joy & Austin becoming Mr. & Mrs. Foryth.

120 minutes

Ratings:  1.359 M viewers and a .32 rating.

Monday, October 9, 2017, 9:00 PM, Tomboy Joy, Episode 5

Joy and Austin's wedding day is almost here, so Joy's siblings prepare some special gifts for happy couple and take a tour down memory lane remembering Joy through the years.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.181 M viewers and a .30 rating.  A slight uptick.

Free Discussion, October, 2017

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Monday, October 2, 2017, 9:00 PM, Joy and Austin's Camping Trip, Epiisode 4

Joy and Kendra visit a salon to get some hairstyle ideas for Joy's wedding.  Joy and Austin celebrate their bachelor and bachelorette weekend with a fun camping trip.  And Jinger and Jeremy do some shopping for Joy and Austin's rehearsal dinner.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.103 M viewers and a .24 rating.

Monday, September 23, 2017, 9:00 PM, Finding Joy's Dress, Episode 3

Joy travels to Kentucky to find her perfect wedding dress, but with so many options the overwhelmed  bride has to make some big decisions.  Austin and Joy enjoy some bonding with their future father-in-laws.  And Israel celebrated his second birthday!

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.187 M viewers and a .29 rating.

Monday, September 18, 2017, 9:00 PM, Let Them Eat Cake

Wedding planning continues as Joy shops for bridesmaids dresses and tastes cakes with Austin; Joe and Kendra enjoy an in-line skating date; the Vuolos take a cooking class together in Laredo; renovations begin on Joy and Austin's house.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.219 M viewers and a .29 rating.

Monday, September 11, 2017, A New Courtship, 9:00 PM

The Seewalds and the Vuolos meet up in San Antonio and take a stroll down memory lane.  Joy begins her wedding preparation with a walk through of the venue.  The Dillards get settled in Central America and Joe asks Kendra an important question.

60 minutes

Ratings:  1.155 M viewers and a .27 rating.