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.

Season 1 Episode 1 - Big Family Meets Big Apple

The 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. Air Date : 29th-Sep-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 2 - Duggars Do New York

The Duggar's visit to New York City continues, as they visit Central Park and Times Square. Air Date : 29th-Sep-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 3 - Josh Gets Engaged

This 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. Air Date : 6th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 4 - Duggar Dating Rules

Josh 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. Air Date : 6th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 5 - When Big Families Collide

The 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. Air Date : 13th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 6 - Bates vs. Duggars Smackdown

The Bates and Duggars compete in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane. Air Date : 13th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 7 - Cheaper by the Duggars

The 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. Air Date : 20th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 8 - Trading Places, Duggar Style

Each 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. Air Date : 27th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 9 - Big Family Reunion

The 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. Air Date : 3rd-Nov-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 10 - Duggars Learn to Drive

Jinger successfully passes her driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and discuss their upcoming book. Air Date : 10th-Nov-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 11 - ...And Baby Makes 18!

The family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Makiya who will be delivered by Caesarean. Air Date : 22nd-Dec-2008  Read More

Season 1 Episode 12 - Once a Bride, Always a Duggar

Josh and Anna plan for their upcoming wedding. Air Date : 25th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 13 - A Very Duggar Wedding

She 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. Air Date : 25th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 14 - I Left My Duggar in San Francisco

Jim 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? Air Date : 27th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 15 - Duggars on Safari

Think 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! Air Date : 27th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 16 - A Duggar in the Rough

The 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? Air Date : 3rd-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 17 - O Come All Ye Duggars

It'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? Air Date : 3rd-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 18 - Duggars in El Salvador

The 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. Air Date : 17th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 19 - Duggars on a Mission

The 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. Air Date : 17th-Feb-2009  Read More