Season 1
19 episodes · Sep 29, 2008
Season one began airing on September 29, 2008 and finished airing on November 10, 2008. The season included ten regular episodes and one special episode: "And Baby Makes 18", which aired on December 22, 2008. The show was known as 17 Kids and Counting for the entirety of this season.
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- S1E1
Big Family Meets Big Apple
Sep 29, 200821mThe Duggars are heading to New York City to be featured on NBC's Today Show as part of Mother's Day. However, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have a big secret – Michelle is expecting baby #18, and the Duggars are trying to keep the news a secret until they can surprise the other 17 children on national television.
- S1E2
Duggars Do New York
Sep 29, 200821mThe Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square.
- S1E3
Josh Gets Engaged
Oct 6, 200820mThis episode features the Duggars rules about dating and courtship and includes a hidden camera view of oldest son Josh popping the big question to his fiancee Anna on her 20th birthday.
- S1E4
Duggar Dating Rules
Oct 6, 200821mJosh brings Anna to Arkansas after the engagement in the last episode. The Duggars explain their beliefs about relationships with the opposite sex, where hand holding is a privilege, chaperones always accompany the couple and (in addition to their opposition to premarital sex) saving your first kiss for your wedding day is a must.
- S1E5
When Big Families Collide
Oct 13, 200820mThe Bates clan, a fellow mega-family from Tennessee (Gil, Kelly and their 16 children, with another on the way), decide to pay the Duggars a visit to their new Arkansas home. The episode centers around the logistical challenges of nearly 40 people in one house, as well as the similarities and differences between the two families.
- S1E6
Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown
Oct 13, 200821mThe Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.
- S1E7
Cheaper by the Duggars
Oct 20, 200820mThe Duggars explain their ways of thriftiness -- they do not use credit cards, only debit cards or cash; they purchase clothing from second hand stores, groceries from Aldi, grow their own vegetables, use firewood (from trees on their property) to heat their home and even have a recipe to make their own laundry detergent.
- S1E8
Trading Places, Duggar Style
Oct 27, 200821mEach Duggar has his/her own chores (or jurisdictions, as they call them), which are somewhat gender-specific. However, Jim Bob decides that, on this day, the jurisdictions will switch and the boys will do the cooking, laundry and cleaning, while the girls learn the basics about car repairs.
- S1E9
Big Family Reunion
Nov 3, 200821mThe Duggars take a trip to Ohio for Michelle's family reunion. On the way, the family visits the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky where animatronic dinosaurs roam the earth with Adam and Eve. Prior to the trip Michelle goes in for an ultrasound, whereby the family learns that baby #18 is a girl.
- S1E10
Duggars Learn to Drive
Nov 10, 200820mJinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book.
- S1E11
...And Baby Makes 18!
Dec 22, 200840mThe family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean.
- S1E12
Once a Bride, Always a Duggar
Jan 25, 200921mJosh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding.
- S1E13
A Very Duggar Wedding
Jan 25, 200944mShe said yes! Following the most unusual proposal ever seen on TV, there's only one way to end this story, with a most unusual wedding! Watch as the oldest of 18 children, Josh Duggar, prepares to tie the knot with his fiancé Anna Keller.
- S1E14
I Left My Duggar in San Francisco
Jan 27, 200921mJim Bob and Michelle Duggar leave the kids at home for a trip to San Francisco to celebrate 25 years of marriage (not to mention 18 children!) But what exactly will the Duggar children do while mom and dad honor their silver anniversary?
- S1E15
Duggars on Safari
Jan 27, 200920mThink a house with 20 people is a zoo? What about a safari? Watch as Jim Bob and the Duggar children make friends with the animals while volunteering at the Wild Wilderness Safari. Lions, tigers, and...Duggars! Oh my!
- S1E16
A Duggar in the Rough
Feb 3, 200921mThe Duggars don't mind getting dirty in the name of fun and family! Watch as they go to Crater of Diamonds State Park to play in the dirt while digging up diamonds. Will the family strike diamonds or just cubic zirconia?
S1E17O Come All Ye Duggars
Feb 3, 200920mIt's Christmas with the Duggars! Watch as the Duggars celebrate one of their favorite holidays. Join them as they decorate and ride on a float in the Christmas parade, Duggar style. Will they take first place in the competition?
- S1E18
Duggars in El Salvador
Feb 17, 200920mThe Duggars are on the road again - or should we say in the air! This time the Duggars take a trip to El Salvador for sun, jungle, and service.
- S1E19
Duggars on a Mission
Feb 17, 200920mThe Duggars are in El Salvador! In this continuation of their trip, the Duggars visit two orphanages to bring aid and presents. Watch as Jim Bob struggles with the Spanish language in an episode that make you laugh and cry.