History of Joseph Duggar in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2026

Joseph Duggar is an American television personality best known for his appearances on the TLC reality shows 19 Kids and Counting and its spin-off, Counting On. The shows documented the lives of the Duggar family, known for their conservative Christian values and large family size. Joseph is one of the nineteen children in the family and his life, relationships, and milestones have been showcased throughout the series.

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January 20, 1995: Joseph Duggar Born

On January 20, 1995, Joseph Garrett Duggar was born. He later became a television personality known for his appearances on "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On".

2004: First Television Appearance

In 2004, Joseph Duggar made his first television appearance in the documentary "14 Children and Pregnant Again" on the Discovery Health Channel.

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2006: Josh Duggar Police Report

In 2006 a police report regarding Josh Duggar, who had molested underage girls, was recorded.

2008: 19 Kids and Counting Series Premiere

In 2008, the regular series "19 Kids and Counting", formerly known as "18 Kids and Counting" and "17 Kids and Counting", premiered on TLC, featuring the Duggar family.

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2015: 19 Kids and Counting Cancellation

In 2015, "19 Kids and Counting" was cancelled following the publication of a 2006 police report regarding Josh Duggar.

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2015: Counting On Spin-off Show

In 2015, Joseph Duggar featured in the spin-off show "Counting On", which aired until 2020.

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September 8, 2017: Marriage to Kendra Renée Caldwell

On September 8, 2017, Joseph Duggar married Kendra Renée Caldwell at the First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

2020: Counting On Cancellation

In 2020, "Counting On" was cancelled due to Josh Duggar's arrest for child pornography.

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2020: Incident in Florida

In 2020, Joseph Duggar allegedly molested an unnamed 9-year-old girl in Florida, leading to later charges.

March 18, 2026: Arrest and Charges of Unlawful Sexual Activity

On March 18, 2026, Joseph Duggar was arrested and charged with multiple counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, relating to an incident in 2020.

March 20, 2026: Extradition Hearing Waiver

On March 20, 2026, Joseph Duggar waived his right to an extradition hearing in Arkansas, leading to his transfer to Florida to face a child molestation charge.

March 31, 2026: Court Appearance in Florida

On March 31, 2026, Joseph Duggar appeared in a Florida courtroom, where he was informed of the charges against him and his arraignment date. He was ordered to have no contact with the accuser or unsupervised contact with any minor.

April 17, 2026: No-Contact Order Dissolved

On April 17, 2026, Kendra Duggar's legal team requested the judge to dissolve the no-contact order, which was approved, and the order was dissolved in its entirety on April 17.