The BEST seasons of Counting On
Every season of Counting On ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Counting On!
The reality show follows the lives of the older Duggar children as they get married, have children, and move out of the Duggar home.
#1 - Season 11
First Aired 7/8/2020
#2 - Season 8
First Aired 7/31/2018
Jinger and Jeremy prepare to welcome their first child, a baby girl, but as the due date approaches, Jinger nervously recalls her sisters' long labors and big babies. Then, once back home in Laredo with their beautiful Felicity, Jinger and Jeremy must learn how to navigate being new parents. Meanwhile, John David and Abbie are beginning a new chapter of their lives. As the couple settles on a date for their nuptials in just a few short months, they enlist the seasoned help of Jana and family friend, Laura, who begin to coordinate the event for 1,000 guests. Then, Josiah and Lauren are the epitome of newlyweds as they go chaperone-free during a romantic honeymoon in Austria, where they tour iconic sights from The Sound of Music. Jessa and Ben, Joe and Kendra, Joy and Austin and all of the Duggars are busier than ever with new babies, new milestones and new plans for the future. It's anyone's guess who will make the next big announcement in this big family!
#3 - Season 2
First Aired 3/16/2016
There's big news for the Duggar family: Jinger is courting! Throughout the second season, Jinger and former professional soccer player Jeremy Vuolo experience all the exciting firsts of a new, budding courtship. The other older Duggar siblings are ready to leave the lows of the past year behind them and look forward to new and exciting highs. Jill and Derick are returning to Arkansas after a year of balancing mission work and raising their 1 1/2 year-old son in Central America. It is an exciting and busy time for Ben and Jessa with a new baby and possible plans for adoption, while Ben simultaneously organizes a football camp with ex-NFL players to mentor kids. Joy, Jedidiah and Jeremiah are also reaching a milestone with high school graduation rapidly approaching. And could John David, Joseph and Josiah be seeking future-Mrs. Duggars?
#4 - Season 6
First Aired 9/12/2017
The season kicks off with newlyweds Joy and Austin flying off to their romantic honeymoon in Switzerland! The happy couple will experience exciting, new activities such as hang gliding, skiing, and making chocolate. Back in Arkansas, Joe and Kendra start making arrangements for their big day! Anticipation and jitters are felt all around as the preparations come together. Meanwhile in Laredo, Jinger and Jeremy move out of their apartment and into their first house! It's a family effort to get them all moved in and settled, as Jana and Jessa travel down to Texas to help them organize and decorate their new space. Then, once the honeymoon is over, Joy and Austin finally return home and settle into married life. Never a dull moment in Arkansas, however, as the couple has another big announcement to share with the whole family. With everyone growing up, there is always something new and exciting just around the corner!
#5 - Season 9
First Aired 2/12/2019
#6 - Season 10
First Aired 10/16/2019
Jinger, Jeremy and Felicity have officially left Texas and are moving to their new home in Los Angeles. After a few additional stops along the way, they finally arrive and are thrilled to start this new chapter. Meanwhile, back at home, John David and Abbie get creative with their first-ever gender reveal! Throughout the season, the Duggar children continue to come into their own, with many family units continuing to grow, and there could even be a surprise courtship announcement: John David & Abbie and Josiah & Lauren welcome their first babies, while Joe & Kendra give birth to their second baby. Jinger, Jeremy and daughter Felicity warm up to their new LA lifestyle by taking on new activities such as swimming lessons, high-end shopping and even skateboarding.
#7 - Season 3
First Aired 8/24/2016
With less than three months until Jinger and Jeremy's wedding and more than 1,000 guests in attendance, the planning could not be done without Duggar-style teamwork. This exciting third season follows the journey from the altar to their honeymoon down under in a special two-hour wedding event. But as wedding bells begin to ring, the realization that Jinger is moving far away from home to start her new life with Jeremy leaves the family with bittersweet feelings. While all eyes are on the wedding, Jessa and Ben prepare to welcome the newest member of the Seewald family to the world. As Jessa and Ben prepare for this next journey, Jill and Derick reveal a little surprise of their own. To top it all off, Joy has entered into a new courtship with long-time friend, Austin and enjoys the perks of an official relationship, including chaperoned dates and side hugs.
#8 - Season 4
First Aired 1/17/2017
Jessa and Ben expand their young family with an adorable newborn and experience all the joys and challenges that come with raising two small children. Viewers will see Jill and Derick say goodbye to return to Central America, but not before they make a big announcement to baby Israel and the rest of the family. Jinger and Jeremy adjust to life as newlyweds in a new city far away from Jinger's hometown in Arkansas. And the excitement doesn't end with the older sisters... it's Joy's turn now! Viewers will see how Joy's boyfriend Austin Forsyth and the rest of the family get along and their road to the aisle. But Joy is not the only sibling to find new love as yet another Duggar announces a new courtship. As everyone is getting older and starting their own families, there is always something new with this ever-growing family!
#9 - Season 7
First Aired 2/27/2018
Fans saw the news break this past weekend when Josiah and Lauren tied the knot, and now they get to see how everything played out in the quick turn premiere! Immediately after witnessing the couple's recent nuptials, viewers will travel back in time to see their courtship beginnings, as well as take a trip to Greece for Joe and Kendra's honeymoon. The new episodes will also feature Joe and Kendra's pregnancy, from beginning to birth; Joy and Austin finishing up their house while preparing for the birth of their first son; and Jinger and Jeremy letting the family in on some big baby news of their own. Meanwhile, Jessa and Ben have plenty to celebrate with an anniversary and little Henry's very first birthday! Each couple has a lot going on, but in between these exciting moments they never forget the irreplaceable bond and support of their siblings!