TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras" Returns on September 18 at 9/8c

All-new episodes of TLC's TODDLERS & TIARAS return on Wednesday, September 18 at 9/8c. Each hour-long episode of this pop culture sensation continues to feature pint-sized beauty queens and their passionate parents as they vie for the coveted crown at their local pageants. TODDLERS & TIARAS give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the lifestyles of these young competitors and their feisty families as they prepare for and compete in each competition.

The new episodes feature a pageant mom who competes and actually outplaces her daughter, more rivalries between contestants, and one pageant that has a never-before-seen stand out on stage - a horse.

The following pageants are featured in the upcoming episodes:

Mid-America's Pageants: Me & My Pet - Clarksville, TN
Angel Face Pageants: Roaring 20's - White Plains, NY
Hollywood Starz: Hip-Hop - Fairfield, NJ
Limited Edition Pageantry: If I Were A Rich Girl - Natural Bridge, VA
The Ultimate Pageant: History of America - Jonesboro, AR

TODDLERS & TIARAS is produced by Authentic Entertainment for TLC.

About TLC

TLC is a global brand that celebrates extraordinary people and relatable life moments through innovative nonfiction programming. A top 10 cable network in key female demos, TLC has built successful consumer brands around series including Cake Boss, and has transformed Fridays into "BrideDay" with a lineup of wedding-themed programming anchored by the Say Yes To The Dress franchise. In 2012, TLC had 28 series averaging 1 million P2+ viewers or more, including four series that averaged 2 million P2+ viewers or more: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Breaking Amish, Long Island Medium, and Sister Wives.

TLC is available in more than 99 million homes in the US and more than 300 million households in over 150 markets internationally. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites, exclusive video content, and original editorial covering style, home, food, and more. Fans can also interact with TLC via On Demand services, on mobile platforms, and through social media such as Facebook or @TLC on Twitter. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA,DISCB, DISCK), the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 218 countries and territories.