The BEST episodes of 19 Kids and Counting season 5
Every episode of 19 Kids and Counting season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 19 Kids and Counting season 5!
Childhood sweethearts Jim Bob and Michelle see children as gifts, and after over 20 years of marriage, they have received 19 gifts of ten boys and nine girls. This means that Michelle has been pregnant for nearly half her life. TLC brings this Arkansas family phenomenon into your home with this documentary series.
#1 - Duggars Rock and Record
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2011
The Duggars return to Little Rock to help serve dinner at a fish fry. Also: Michelle records an audio book.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Duggars Shoot for the Sky
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2011
A new season begins as Jessa celebrates her 18th birthday with a trip to the shooting range and a skydiving adventure. Back at home, Michelle takes a pregnancy test to make sure she can go skydiving.
#3 - Duggars Rock the Vote
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2011
John-David decides to follow in his dad's footsteps and run for political office. Also, Joseph gets braces and an update on Josh and Anna's second pregnancy.
#4 - Donating Duggars
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2011
The family volunteers at the local fire department. Then, they travel to Oklahoma to help make supply parachutes for persecuted Colombians.
#5 - 38 Kids & Counting!
Season 5 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/18/2011
It's a full house when the Duggars once again visit their friends, the Bates. The two families join their 38 combined kids for some fellowship and fun. In addition, the oldest Bates son, Zach, makes a very special request to his girlfriend Sarah to begin a courtship.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Duggars, Dates, and Dan
Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/2/2011
"Good Morning America" anchor Dan Harris spends a day with the Duggars. Also: the older girls host a dating seminar; and little Josie gets sick.
#7 - Duggar Dental Drama
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/19/2011
Four Duggar kids have their wisdom teeth removed on the same day.
#8 - Duggar Grandson on Board
Season 5 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/27/2011
The first Duggar grandson is having a full day of firsts: baby Michael has his very first checkup—complete with his very first shot, meets his cousin Amy for the very first time, and is a guest at his very first Duggar birthday party.
#9 - Duggars Over the Edge
Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/27/2011
The family visits one of the largest waterfalls in North America—Niagara Falls. The Duggars (who are prone to motion sickness) spend the day riding the Maid of the Mist, challenging the Cave of the Winds, and checking out the Jet Boat and Fort Niagara.
#10 - Duggar Campout
Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/4/2011
The Duggars are roughing it—sort of. Jim Bob sets up a tent for an at-home campout, complete with s'mores and scary stories. Despite a soaring daytime temperature of 105 degrees, the family proceeded with the campout.
#11 - Schoolhouse Duggars
Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/4/2011
Michelle demonstrates her homeschooling skills as the family prepares for their annual ATI Conference in Big Sandy, Texas. Then, the Duggar kids put what they have learned to practice visiting a Spanish tutor and ordering in Spanish at a restaurant.
#12 - Duggar In Danger
Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/11/2011
The Duggars are in Atlanta for a little work and a lot of play. After attending a speaking engagement, it's time for some fun in the water, which includes jet skiing, tubing and wake boarding. But happiness turns to worry when Jason has a painful and terrifying accident.
#13 - Duggars Under the Sea
Season 5 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/11/2011
The Duggars are under water—in an aquarium that is. The Duggars continue their visit in Atlanta, Georgia with their first ever trip to an aquarium. Later, the family meets professional surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton.
#14 - Daddy Duggar's Birthday
Season 5 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/25/2011
It's Jim Bob's birthday, but before he can celebrate, he must visit the allergist and get several rounds of allergy injections.
#15 - Do Good Duggars
Season 5 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/1/2011
The Duggars go to Alabama to help Habitat for Humanity rebuild homes destroyed by tornadoes.
#16 - Duggars: All You Wanted to Know
Season 5 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/8/2011
The Duggars answer questions taken directly from the viewers. This is followed by an announcement that they were expecting a 20th child.
#17 - World Tour: Duggars Abroad
Season 5 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/13/2011
The Duggars (including Michelle, who was pregnant with her 20th child) go to Scotland, where they walk the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and see the Scottish Highland games. They then head to Ireland, where they herd sheep.
#18 - World Tour: Royal Duggars
Season 5 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/20/2011
The next stop for the family's tour of the British Isles is London, where Jim Bob learns how to drive on the left side of the road, the Duggars enjoy high tea, sight-see on a double-decker bus, and, later, visit Stonehenge.
#19 - World Tour: Duggars Last Stop
Season 5 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/27/2011
The Duggars visit Israel, the third and final stop on their international trip, where the Duggars swim in the Dead Sea, visit a multi-religion outdoor marketplace, ride camels, and try local cuisine.
#20 - Duggars Get Dirty
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/21/2011
The kids pitch in to help Jim Bob clean up some of his rental properties. Later, the family celebrates Joseph's 16th birthday.
#21 - Duggars, Doctors, Discipline
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/12/2011
Michelle takes Josie to Little Rock for a checkup, while Jessa keeps an eye on the younger Duggars at home.
#22 - Manhattan Duggars
Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2011
The Duggars head to NYC to kick off their book tour; Jim Bob, Michelle and all 19 kids try to navigate the NYC subway system.
#23 - Duggars Respond & Rescue
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/26/2011
The Duggars celebrate Grandma's 70th birthday; the Duggars rush to help the search and rescue efforts in Joplin.
#24 - Duggar Boys Day Out
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/5/2011
Jackson gets to hang out with the older Duggar boys as they demolish and renovate the new car lot.
#25 - Duggars Snowed In
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/28/2011
When the worst snowstorm in Arkansas history hits the Duggars' hometown, the family is engulfed in a real winter wonderland. Watch as they weather the winter-weather with sledding, making snow cream and lending a hand to their neighbors in need.