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19 Kids and Counting

2008 – 2015Show15 seasons233 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryReality
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb2.9Metacritic–5.0

A wholesome, quirky reality series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for adrenaline.

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Episodes

15 seasons · 233 episodes · best: S15E3 "Bridesmaids and Babies" 5.6

Episodes

3.7
2.9
3.1
2.7
4.3

Story

19 Kids and Counting, rendered graphically as 19 Kids & Counting in its onscreen logo, is an American reality television show on TLC. The show is about the Duggar family, which consists of parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children—nine girls and ten boys, all of whose names begin with the letter "J". The series began on September 29, 2008. The twelfth season premiere was September 17, 2013.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Controversy
  • Fundamentalist Family Life
  • Cringe-Worthy Dynamics
  • Religious Zealotry
  • Large-Scale Domestic Chaos
  • Patriarchal Control
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Uncomfortable Wholesomeness

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Mary Wilcher, Sean Overbeeke

Everyone

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Facts

September 29, 2008 · May 19, 2015 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 2008
Last aired
May 19, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
15 seasons · 233 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Reality, Documentary, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream 19 Kids and Counting?"

Questions about 19 Kids and Counting

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Where can I stream 19 Kids and Counting?

Cineverse

In the United States, 19 Kids and Counting is free with ads on Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is 19 Kids and Counting worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 2.9). Season 7 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 2.7 against 4.3 for the best season.

Which season of 19 Kids and Counting is best?

Season 15, with an IMDb average of 4.3. Season 7 is the weakest at 2.7. The highest-rated episode is Bridesmaids and Babies (season 15, episode 3) at 5.6, and the lowest is Lights, Camera, Duggars (season 2, episode 10) at 1.4.

Is 19 Kids and Counting okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch 19 Kids and Counting?

85 h

About 85 hours: 233 episodes in 15 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2015.

Can I half-watch 19 Kids and Counting?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will 19 Kids and Counting make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).