17 Kids and Counting - Season 1 (2008)

In this episode we delve deeper into Duggar courtship rituals where handholding is a privilege, saving your first kiss for you wedding day is a must, and chaperones are always tagging along.

Meet the Bates family from Tennessee who have decided to visit the Duggars in Arkansas. Hosting another mega-family proves to be a challenge for Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, but as usual around the Duggar home, there's always a plan.

Watch what happens as the Duggars compete with the Bates in paintball and dare each other to jump out of an airplane.

Watch how the Duggars save money when buying clothing and food, heating their home and even growing their own vegetables. You'll have a new understanding of the word thrifty after watching this episode!

Each member of this mega-family has their own chores, or jurisdictions, as the Duggars call them. But what if the genders were to switch? In this episode, find out what happens when the boys and girls switch jurisdictions for a day.

The Duggars are taking a trip to Ohio for Michelle's family reunion. In addition to the several food and gas stops along the way, they visit a creationism museum where animatronic dinosaurs roam the earth with Adam and Eve.

In this episode the sixth in line, Jinger, takes her first driving test. The Duggars also celebrate Michelle's birthday and answer some email questions from viewers.

The family prepares for the arrival of the newest Duggar.