TV season
2011-09-27
Season eight began airing on September 27, 2011, and finished airing on November 8, 2011. The season included ten regular episodes and three special episodes: "Duggars World Tour: Scotland & Ireland", which aired on November 13, 2011, "World Tour: Royal Duggars", which aired on November 20, 2011, and "World Tour: Duggars Last Stop", which aired on November 27, 2011.
Episode 1
2011-09-27 • 22 min
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.
Episode 2
2011-09-27 • 21 min
Watch as the large family visits one of the largest waterfalls in North America -- Niagara Falls. But with Duggars' proneness to motion sickness ever present, will they enjoy their maiden voyage or will they rock the boat with seasickness?
Episode 3
2011-10-04 • 21 min
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. But when the summer temperatures soar, will the family be able to stand the heat or will they have to get out of the tent?
Episode 4
2011-10-04 • 21 min
Watch as 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've learned to practice visiting a Spanish tutor and ordering in Spanish at a restaurant.
Episode 5
2011-10-11 • 22 min
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, jet skiing, tubing and wake boarding. But happiness turns to worry when one Duggar has a terrifying accident.
Episode 6
2011-10-11 • 22 min
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.
Episode 7
2011-10-18 • 22 min
It's a full house when the Duggars visit their friends, the Bates! Watch as the two large families combine their 38 kids and counting for some fellowship and fun. And the Bates' oldest son, Zach makes a very special announcement.
Episode 8
2011-10-25 • 22 min
It's Jim Bob's birthday and he is ready to celebrate! But before the party can start Michelle gives him a special gift, a trip to the allergist complete with several rounds of allergy injections.
Episode 9
2011-11-01 • 22 min
The Duggars are discovering a new way to lend a hand! Watch as the Duggars take part in a Habitat for Humanity initiative to help rebuild homes devastated by tornadoes in Birmingham, Alabama.
Episode 10
2011-11-08 • 43 min
The Duggars are used to answering questions and in this episode they are taking questions directly from you, the viewer! Watch as Jim Bob, Michelle and the kids answer everything you wanted to know about the family with 19 children.
