Series synopsis
Counting On is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC on March 15, 2016. It stars Jill Dillard, Derick Dillard, Jessa Seewald and Ben Seewald.
Follow the next generation of Duggars as they celebrate some of life’s milestone moments, including the realities of growing up and raising their own families.
Premise
Follow the next generation of Duggars as they celebrate some of life’s milestone moments, including the realities of growing up and raising their own families.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jill Dillard as Self
- Derick Dillard as Self
- Jessa Seewald as Self
- Ben Seewald as Self
- Jana Duggar as Self
- Joseph Duggar as Self
- Joy-Anna Forsyth as Self
- Josiah Duggar as Self
Supporting cast
- Jinger Vuolo as Self
- John-David Duggar as Self
- Michelle Duggar as Self
- Jeremy Vuolo as Self
- Kendra Duggar as Self
- Austin Forsyth as Self
- Spurgeon Seewald as Self
- Lauren Duggar as Self
- Abbie Duggar as Self
Episodes
This series spans 12 seasons with 158 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 43 | February 13, 2015 | December 20, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 8 | March 14, 2016 | May 3, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 13 | August 22, 2016 | November 15, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 16, 2017 | February 27, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 8 | June 11, 2017 | July 24, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 8 | September 10, 2017 | October 23, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 7 | February 25, 2018 | March 26, 2018 |
| Season 7 | 12 | July 29, 2018 | October 1, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 12 | February 10, 2019 | March 25, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 10 | October 14, 2019 | December 17, 2019 |
| Season 10 | 12 | July 6, 2020 | September 22, 2020 |
| Season 11 | 12 | July 7, 2020 | September 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Chapter | February 13, 2015 |
| 2 | Baby Shower & A New Home | February 20, 2015 |
| 3 | Counting One More | February 27, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
At Home & Away Jessa and Ben navigate life as a family of three with their new baby; Jill and Derick settle into their home in Central America; Jessa enlists her sisters to help prepare a fall feast for the whole family. |
March 15, 2016 |
| 2 |
Date Nights & Bright Lights Jana and Jessa embark on a lighting project while the rest of the family travels to Central America; Jessa and Ben go on their first date since Spurgeon was born. |
March 22, 2016 |
| 3 |
Jinger Flips Jessa goes out for coffee with Jana and Anna, leaving Ben in charge of Spurgeon; Jinger buys a car at auction; Jana starts a new project with her brothers; Jill and Derick introduce Israel to their love of pickles. |
March 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Courtship Begins In the Season 2 premiere, mission work continues for Jill and Derick in Central America; Jessa and Ben talk about their growing family; and Jinger shares big news about her future. |
August 23, 2016 |
| 2 | It's Official! | August 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
Duggars in the Wild 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. |
September 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jinger Gown Jinger said yes to marrying Jeremy and now it's time to start planning for the big day, which is just 3 months away! The family takes a trip to DC to find Jinger's perfect dress. But with more options than imagined, will she find the dress of her dreams? |
January 16, 2017 |
| 2 |
Could It be Twins? Jessa and Ben listen to the heartbeat of Baby #2, which makes them wonder if it's twins. They travel to see friend Flame in concert, and Ben takes center stage. Jinger continues with wedding planning and finalizes important details. |
January 23, 2017 |
| 3 | Bachelor Pad Makeover | January 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joy's Wedding Joy and Austin's wedding day is finally here; a first look at this exciting and emotional event, with Joy walking down the aisle to become Mrs. Austin Forsyth; another Duggar has a surprise that leaves guests shocked. |
June 12, 2017 |
| 2 |
Triple Date Night Ben, Derick and Austin enjoy an afternoon at a trampoline park while Jessa, Jill and Joy shop for the perfect date night outfit. Jill and Derick share some big news with Israel. Meanwhile in Laredo, Jinger and Jeremy settle into married life. |
June 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Spurgeon's First Birthday Joy and Austin work together on a house flipping project; the family celebrates Spurgeon's first birthday; in Laredo, things heat up in the kitchen with Jinger and Jeremy |
June 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Courtship The Seewalds and the Vuolos meet up in San Antonio and take a stroll down memory lane; Joy begins her wedding planning with a walkthrough of the venue; the Dillards get settled in Central America; Joe asks Kendra an important question. |
September 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Let Them Eat Cake Wedding planning continues as Joy shops for bridesmaids dresses and tastes cakes with Austin; Joe and Kendra enjoy a rollerblading date; the Vuolos take a cooking class together; renovations begin on Joy and Austin's house. |
September 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
Finding Joy's Dress 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 Joe enjoy some bonding time with their future father-in-laws; Israel celebrates his second birthday. |
September 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Love in Switzerland Joy and Austin have said I do, and now Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth finally get to enjoy some alone time in Switzerland. . |
February 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Vuolos Buy a House The siblings help Jinger and Jeremy move into their new house. |
February 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
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; and Joy and Austin try to make the most of their less-than-ideal living situation. |
February 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's All Greek to Me! In this first look at Josiah and Lauren's wedding, the bride and groom say their "I do's" and have their first kiss. Meanwhile, Joe and Kendra go on their honeymoon in Greece. |
July 30, 2018 |
| 2 |
Make Room for Baby Joy and Austin check in on Baby Forsyth at their midwife appointment. In Laredo, Jinger and Jeremy go window shopping for a new piano. Joe and Kendra move into their new home and have a special reveal for the family. |
August 6, 2018 |
| 3 |
Unexpected Newly-expectant parents Joe & Kendra check up on their baby. The little girls record an album in Nashville. Josiah takes Lauren's siblings out for ice cream. While visiting Jeremy's parents at a charity gala, he & Jinger reveal some unexpected news. |
August 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love Is in the Air With the due date near, Jinger and Jeremy get ready to meet baby Vuolo; John whisks Abbie away on a surprise trip to ask for her hand in marriage; Jinger's labor takes an unexpected turn. |
February 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Jinger Has a Baby The hills are alive for Josiah and Lauren as they go on their Austrian honeymoon; while there, they re-enact scenes from "The Sound of Music" and visit with a local family; Jinger worries she won't have the smooth labor she was hoping for. |
February 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
Sleepless in Laredo Jinger and Jeremy get a dose of reality as they adjust to life as new parents; Ben tutors the Duggar kids and they must use their math skills to cook a meal for 40 people; later at dinner, one couple makes a special announcement. |
February 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who's the Most Romantic? The couples compete to see who can come up with the most-romantic date. |
October 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Vuolos Take LA Jinger and Jeremy explore LA, and the Duggar boys go on a road trip. |
October 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
Count Your Blessings Jinger visits Grandma Duggar. Lauren opens up about grief and depression. |
October 29, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
La La Land Jinger and Jeremy are getting ready to start their new lives in LA. |
July 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Beverly Hills Duggars Jana and Jinger have sticker shock while shopping in Beverly Hills. |
July 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
A Duggar Bachelor Pad Jessa and Ben go on their first road trip with three kids; some of the Duggars go to the Bahamas to help after a hurricane; Jed and Jere show off their bachelor pad; the family competes in a corn maze race. |
July 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La La Land | July 7, 2020 |
| 2 | Beverly Hills Duggars | July 14, 2020 |
| 3 | A Duggar Bachelor Pad | July 21, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 15, 2016 |
| Last aired | September 22, 2020 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |