Series synopsis
OutDaughtered is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC on May 10, 2016. It stars Danielle Busby and Adam Busby.
40 bottles a day, 420 diapers a week and feedings every three hours became the new normal for Danielle and Adam Busby when they welcomed home the only all-female set of quintuplets in the country. The family of three became a family of eight overnight, and TLC follows that incredible journey in the new series "OUTDAUGHTERED". The series captures Danielle, Adam and their adorable 4-year-old daughter Blayke as they adjust to their new life, while trying to hold on to the identities and lives they ...
Premise
40 bottles a day, 420 diapers a week and feedings every three hours became the new normal for Danielle and Adam Busby when they welcomed home the only all-female set of quintuplets in the country. The family of three became a family of eight overnight, and TLC follows that incredible journey in the new series "OUTDAUGHTERED". The series captures Danielle, Adam and their adorable 4-year-old daughter Blayke as they adjust to their new life, while trying to hold on to the identities and lives they had cultivated before the five new additions arrived. Following the hilarious and heartwarming antics of the entire family including Danielle's zany mother, Michelle, and her older twin sisters and their families, it's all hands on deck as the family relies on their tight-knit circle to make the most out of this incredible lifetime adventure.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Danielle Busby as Self
- Adam Busby as Self
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 94 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 11 | November 15, 2016 | July 2, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 4 | May 10, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 15, 2016 | January 17, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 11, 2017 | September 12, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 13 | July 10, 2018 | October 2, 2018 |
| Season 5 | 9 | June 11, 2019 | July 30, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 6 | September 24, 2019 | November 5, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 4 | June 2, 2020 | June 30, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 11 | February 23, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| Season 9 | 8 | July 11, 2023 | August 29, 2023 |
| Season 10 | 8 | May 7, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Quints' First Year Family and friends join the Busbys to celebrate the quintuplets' first birthday; Adam and Danielle reflect back on the first year of raising the girls; with never before seen moments of the early milestones. |
November 15, 2016 |
| 2 |
Hurricane Update With Hurricane Harvey bearing down on Houston, the Busbys sit right in its path. For four days, Adam and Danielle must keep the quints occupied indoors while hoping they and the rest of the family will make it through the storm unscathed. |
October 11, 2017 |
| 3 |
Busby Birthday Bash Celebrating the Busby quints birthdays. |
July 3, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Make Room for Quints Adam and Danielle Busby defy all odds by giving birth to the first set of all girl quintuplets in the US. After four months in the NICU, the quints come home and along with four-year-old sister Blayke, turn Adam and Danielle's lives upside down. |
May 10, 2016 |
| 2 |
Chaos with Quints Adam and Danielle struggle to keep up with the demands of the quintuplets while also making time for 4-year-old daughter, Blayke. Later, a baby photo shoot with the quints turns into pure chaos when Grandma Mimi shows up late to help. |
May 17, 2016 |
| 3 |
Quintuple Trouble Adam returns to work, leaving Danielle to care for the quintuplets and Blayke by herself for the first time. On Adam's first day back, Hazel falls ill with a fever, leaving the family scrambling and Danielle feeling overwhelmed and alone. |
May 24, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Catching Up with the Quints The Busbys are back & life is more chaotic than ever! Adam & Danielle have their hands full chasing after their 15 month old quints. And when a doctor recommends an extreme medical procedure for one of the girls, the Busbys face a difficult decision. |
November 15, 2016 |
| 2 |
All Eyes on Hazel The Busbys take a road trip to help Mimi with her garage sale, but Danielle is shocked by news from her mom. Meanwhile, Adam and Danielle discuss a recommended eye surgery for Hazel. |
November 22, 2016 |
| 3 |
A Quint in Crisis Hazel undergoes eye surgery, causing Adam and Danielle to wait anxiously for the results; Blayke prepares for kindergarten and Mimi officially moves in. |
November 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dawn of the Terrible Twos With the quints hitting the 'terrible twos," the Busbys are busier than ever; Danielle plans a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for Adam, but things don't go as planned; Adam and Danielle prepare themselves for Hazel's upcoming eye appointment. |
July 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
A Little Potty Never Killed Nobody With the possibility of another surgery looming for Hazel, Adam stresses over her upcoming appointment with a new doctor; when the quints start having poop explosions, Daniel tries potty training with disastrous results. |
July 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
Good Quints Gone Bad The Busbys tackle discipline to get the terrible twos under control; Danielle presses Adam for answers on how he's been feeling; with Mimi taking her time to move into her new home, Danielle devises a plan to help her embrace her new life. |
July 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Quints Have Taken Over! A family member suffers a devastating loss when Hurricane Harvey hits; Danielle and Adam are split on what to do about Olivia escaping from her crib; and Danielle may have to work through the fun when it’s time for the simple pleasures of Halloween. |
July 10, 2018 |
| 2 |
A Very Busby Thanksgiving The Busbys plan a special Thanksgiving, but bad news for Mimi may throw the holiday into turmoil. When Adam and Danielle find out that Riley and Parker are moving up to a different classroom, Adam struggles with the idea of separating the quints. |
July 17, 2018 |
| 3 |
It's My Potty and I'll Cry If I Want To The Busbys wade back into potty training, determined not to be defeated this time. Blayke takes gymnastics lessons & enjoys one-on-one time with her parents. Mimi distances herself from the family as she struggles with the loss of her house. |
July 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Young, Wild & Three The quints are full-blown threenagers now, and Danielle and Adam must figure out how to make them more disciplined; Adam tries to balance working from home, but after Ava gets sick, the Busbys make a shocking discovery in their house. |
June 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Our Home Is Sick The quints have their first sleepover at the Mills when the Busbys are forced to leave their home for a few days. |
June 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Quints Get Schooled Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but celebrating is the last thing on the Busbys' minds; tensions run high between Adam and Danielle as they continue the hunt for a new house and the quints undergo their first school testing. |
June 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fournado Warning It's birthday season in the Busby house! As the Quints turn four, Riley navigates her first day of Pre-K, Hazel adjusts to her big girl glasses, and the girls say goodbye to nighttime diapers. Adam's new job means major stress for Danielle. |
September 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Veggies...Ewww! Adam and Danielle want the girls eating healthier; the Busby's get surprising news about their house; Danielle dives into her new business. |
October 8, 2019 |
| 3 | Not so quiet riot | October 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My Busby Valentine As Valentine’s Day approaches, Adam is torn over how to make his little girls feel special during the holiday. Danielle throws the family a surprise they will never forget and the Busbys learn about fire safety with an unexpected twist. |
June 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Snow-cation It’s a trip of firsts for the Quints as the family heads to Wyoming for a ski trip. As the Busbys prepare for Hazel’s eye appointment, they fear the worst. Also, with a global crisis looming, Adam and Danielle wonder what waits for them at home. |
June 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Coronavirus Changes Everything As the threat of the coronavirus rises, the Busbys must deal with home schooling their six daughters and juggling birthday plans amidst the crisis. |
June 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Escape From Quarantine The Busbys are ready to salvage the rest of the summer when local quarantine restrictions are lifted; things take a turn for the worse when they discover a huge issue lurking in the kitchen walls; Parker faces an old fear; Dale surprises the family. |
February 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Quints’ Night Out Blayke gets her big girl sleepover while the Quints invade Uncle Dale and Aunt Crystal's for the night; the kitchen renovation goes from bad to worse; the Busbys try to teach the girls to ride bikes. |
March 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Just When We Thought We Were Safe Dale's positive COVID-19 test puts the whole family on edge. Back in quarantine with life on hold, the Busbys anxiously await their test results. Danielle learns the fate of the girls' upcoming school year. |
March 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adam and the Thanksgiving Disaster Danielle and Adam navigate new roles in their family with six growing girls and a new storefront boutique to run. When their oven breaks right before they have to host Thanksgiving, Adam's on the hook to pull off a miracle. |
July 11, 2023 |
| 2 |
Riley and the Catwalk The Quints prepare to be supermodels at the 2nd Annual Graeson Bee Fashion Show. Danielle juggles wild cards like Uncle Dale, bad weather and a hot chocolate bar made for disaster. Hazel reveals to Adam that she wants to learn how to ride a bike. |
July 18, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ava and the First Dance It's Christmas madness as the Bubsys rush from a dance recital to a Christmas parade to hosting a cookie party! Last-minute staffing issues at the boutique put Danielle in a crunch. Danielle and Adam clash over her struggles to stay in shape. |
July 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Could Change Everything As the start of school looms just two weeks away, Danielle finds herself feeling overwhelmed as she attempts to juggle the family’s extensive list of responsibilities. However, her frustration mounts when she struggles to enlist Adam’s help in managing their hectic schedule. Amidst the chaos, one of the quints encounters difficulties with reading, adding an extra layer of concern for the parents. To further complicate matters, Adam receives a job offer that has the potential to shake up the household dynamics (cundelatoteh). |
May 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
How to Train Your Adam As summer vacation winds down, the Busby kids reluctantly prepare for back to school, and Adam looks forward to his new photography gig; constantly juggling everyone's changing schedules pushes Danielle closer and closer to a breaking point. |
May 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Making the Cut Summer's over and the Busbys have busy days ahead; Danielle has to leave town for work as the girls prepare for the pressures of a new school year; Adam is presented with a huge job opportunity with a celebrity chef, but he can't be in two places at once. |
May 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 10, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |