After a three-month absence, the super-sized Duggar family returns to the airwaves tonight for a new season of 19 Kids and Counting on TLC. When the reality series ended last November, the Duggars were finishing up a dream trip to England, Scotland and Israel.
To get ready for tonight’s big premiere of 19 Kids and Counting, here were a few highlights from season five.
- Michelle’s pregnancy announcement
- The book tour
- Habitat for Humanity project in Birmingham
- A Bates family reunion
- An accident in Atlanta
- Dream trip abroad
Below are details about new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting, as posted on TLC’s website.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012: “Planning the Future.” The Duggars are back! Watch as the family adds new life, plants trees, visits a corn maze, and hits the speaking circuit. Later, an emotional moment occurs when Michelle and Jim Bob go in for a routine pregnancy check-up. One-hour premiere airs from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET tonight.
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012: “Josh and Anna Check In.” It's a special milestone for Mackynzie as she gets her very first haircut. Will she be able to sit still or will it be a hair-raising experience for all? Meanwhile, Josh and Anna give fans the latest updates on their car lot and baby Michael. 9:00-9:30 p.m. ET.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012: “40 Kids. Oh My!” It's rare to find a family as big as the Duggars! Watch two big families collide when the Vanderhoffs visit the Duggars. And while Jim Bob is home playing host, Michelle hits the road to visit her best friend of 39 years and speaks at a Moms' Meeting.
Interesting facts about the Duggar family and 19 Kids and Counting:
- 19 Kids and Counting focuses on the super-sized Duggar family, but guests have appeared on the show, including Meredith Vieira of Today, Kirk Cameron (season 2), Dolly Parton (season 3), Charley Stanley (season 6), Dan Harris of Good Morning America (season 7), and surfer Bethany Hamilton (season 8).
- The Duggar family has appeared on the following TV shows: The Early Show (2006-2008), Fox & Friends (2007), The Today Show on NBC (10 appearances between 2007 and 2011), American Morning on CNN (2 times in 2009), Larry King Live on CNN (2 times in 2009), Huckabee on Fox (2009), Say Yes to the Dress (2009).
- Since its inception in 2008, 134 episodes and 6 specials have aired.
- The Duggar family is more than seven times the average family size in America.
Fans of the Duggar family are excited and posted the following messages on Facebook to talk about tonight’s premiere…
- “I have missed you Duggar family and have grieved with you over the loss of your precious child. Welcome back.” – Becky Williams
- “Yes, I will be watching. Love this show.” – Kathy Schriver
- “I can’t wait! I have been missing your family.” – Lisa Ward Congleton
- “I’m soo excited the Duggars will be back on the air. I miss them!” – Tynisha Davis
- “I’m so excited. I’ve missed the Duggars.” – Kylie Rioux
More about the Duggar family from 19 Kids & Counting:
The super-sized Duggar family includes mom Michelle, dad Jim Bob, plus children Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jeremiah, Jedidiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn and Josie. The family resides completely debt-free in Arkansas and stars in a weekly reality TV series on TLC called 19 Kids & Counting.
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