Counting On suffers from the same problem as so many reality shows nowadays, in that its stars are so famous and so popular on social media that it's very easy to stay up to speed with what's going on in their lives.
Some have argued that these circumstances render reality TV obsolete, but Counting On remains as popular as ever, and last night's episode provided some potent reminders of why that is.
For as much richly-deserved criticism as the Duggars attract online, Jim Bob and Michelle's offspring actually possess many fine qualities.
They prioritize family; they seem to have strong work ethics and very keen instincts when it comes to pulling in big bucks; and for as much flak as they've taken for their mildly-creepy perma-grins, the members of Arkanas' third most famous family (it's tough to top the Clintons and Waltons), we can't help but admire these kids for their sunny dispositions.
Back in June, Josiah Duggar married Lauren Swanson in a ceremony that pretty much matched the blueprint for all Duggar weddings that preceded it.
But there was one important difference with Lauren and Josiah's nuptials.
It's been just over two months since Lauren Swanson married Josiah Duggar in one of those massive Duggar ceremonies attended by the entire state of Arkansas.
Obviously, Josiah and Lauren are still very much in the newlywed stage, but they're also Duggars, which means the whole world is already wondering why they haven't started a family.
In real time, Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson have been married for a couple of months. Lauren posted a tribute to Josiah on social media very recently.
On Monday night's episode of Counting On, however, fans got to see not only their proposal, but the excitement that led up to it.
Lauren Swanson has gotten naked, folks.
Kind of. Sort of.
All good things must come to an end, as the old saying goes. In other news, all reality TV shows eventually run their course.
Whether you love, hate or love to hate them, it's been over a decade on TLC for the Duggars, a mightily impressive streak.
It's been over a month since Lauren Swanson and Josiah Duggar got married.
And that can only mean one thing -- the girl is already knocked up!
Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson are currently in their honeymoon phase of marriage.
And we mean this literally:
Back in June, Josiah Duggar married Lauren Swanson in the sort of massively-attended wedding his family has become known for.
In many ways, it was the typical Duggar nuptial event.
The truth has finally come out.
In an exclusive interview with Josiah Duggar, the 21-year comes clean about what it's like to live life as a married man.
