"COUNTING ON" IS BACK WITH MORE OF LIFE'S MAJOR MILESTONES

--Seven-Part Run Premieres Monday, June 12th at 9/8c--

(Silver Spring, MD) - COUNTING ON is back with more oversized episodes and big announcements! A new baby for Jessa and Ben, an unexpected surprise from Jill and Derick, and Joy Anna and Austin's courtship are just some of the major milestones that will be highlighted in the new series. The seven-part run is slated to kick off June 12 at 9/8c and promises love, laughter and tears.

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!

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #CountingOn, 'Like' the show on Facebook, and watch more on TLC.com/CountingOn.

COUNTING ON is produced by Figure 8 Films for TLC.

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