Jim Bob Duggar is an American politician and television personality. He appeared on the reality series 19 Kids and Counting, which aired from 2008 to 2015. From 1999 to 2003, he was a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He is also known for Counting On (2015) and The 5 Day Adoption (2016). He has been married to Michelle Duggar since July 21, 1984.