The series began on September 29, 2008, and concluded on May 19, 2015. The show was TLC's most popular, averaging 2.3 million viewers per new episode in Season 10. The Duggars avoid birth control, saying they have decided to allow God to determine the number of children they have. The values presented on the show have been associated with the Quiverfull movement, which has been described as promoting strict family conformity.
