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KATE PLUS 8 Tune in to TLC for more fun filled episodes of Kate Plus 8. Kate and her twins and sextuplets are always on the go and happy to share their many adventures. From celebrating the sextuplets 6th birthday to building a chicken coup to learning to fly a kite, there is never a dull moment. Watch Monday nights on TLC at 9pm for all new episodes of Kate Plus 8.	19 KIDS AND COUNTING In season four, the Duggars welcome their newest addition—Josie Brooklyn. With the early arrival of Baby 19, the Duggars find themselves in uncharted waters as they scramble to deal with the special needs of a severely premature baby. With 19 children life isn’t always easy but somehow they make it all work. New episodes premiere on Tuesday nights at 9/8c on TLC.	SISTER WIVES At first glance, the Browns are a typical big American family – but as Kody Brown, father and husband, explains, "I fell in love, fell in love again, and fell in love again." Kody is a polygamist with three wives and 13 rambunctious kids. Our new series, Sister Wives, presents a fresh look at a lifestyle that has been mired in secrecy and misunderstanding. Tune-in to TLC on Sunday September 26th at 10pm to see how the Browns shatter the stereotypes of polygamy as they work together to nurture their ever-expanding family. New episodes continue on Sunday nights at 10/9c on TLC.

TOURETTE'S UNCOVERED In a new one-hour special, we seek to shed light on one of the worlds most misperceived disabilities – Tourette Syndrome. Tourette's Uncovered will introduce us to four amazing young men who live within the grasp of this difficult syndrome. We will hear their stories of tribulation and triumph, as well as see a variety of routes they have chosen to treat the symptoms of Tourette's.	SEXTUPLETS TAKE NEW YORK The Carpios are America's only latino sextuplets. Their mom and dad, Digna and Victor and big brother, Jhancarlos stay extremely busy trying to keep up with them as you will see in Sextuplets Take New York. LOTS of fun and LOTS of action in our new series that premiered on Septemer 14th on TLC.	MY DEADLY APPETITE In our latest one-hour special, My Deadly Appetite, we are introduced to William Weaver, a young boy afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome. This difficult syndrome manifests itself in a variety of ways, including an insatiable hunger and recurring fits of rage. Tune-in to see how William navigates through this dangerous disorder as he undergoes an intensive treatment process hundreds of miles from home.

TABLE FOR 12 What else does a family with 10 kids need? Well, a puppy, of course! Betty and Eric Hayes have promised the kids a new puppy on one condition -- they must first complete a long list of spring-cleaning chores.	SNAKESKIN Jason and Sarah Clark's family business is not only unusual, it's potentially fatal! They are snake catchers. With their children and parents in tow, the Clark’s find, capture and relocate venomous snakes. While their clients would say Jason and Sarah are saving them from the snakes, the Clark’s like to think they're protecting the misunderstood snakes from people. Jason hopes to educate everyone about snakes and other reptiles and is training Sarah to help him. Each day with the Clark's is a new reptile adventure!	OUR LITTLE LIFE The life of a little person is undoubtedly filled with a mix of difficulty and triumph. Add a baby to the mix and all of life's trials are magnified. In the next chapter in our portrayal of the Hennon family, we follow Becky and Craig through the ups and downs of raising baby Charlie. Be there as Charlie experiences his first Christmas, Becky learns to drive and Craig searches relentlessly for a job. New episodes are now airing on Discovery Health, check their website for times and dates.

UNLOCKING AUTISM As more children are diagnosed with autism, the search for answers and treatment has intensified. In an upcoming one-hour special for Discovery Health, Figure 8 Films explores this increasingly prevalent, yet largely mysterious condition. The hour film features many of the leading experts in the field of autism research who explore the causes, effects and current treatments for autism.	AUTISM X6 Having a child with autism is certainly a challenge. Imagine having six children all with some form of autism. You will meet such a family, the Kirtons from Utah in an upcoming Discovery Health Channel special later this year. The Kirtons will also be part of another special hour we are producing about autism.	BORN WITHOUT ARMS Imagine trying to navigate through life without arms. It almost seems impossible. But three extraordinary human beings, Mark, Jessica and Nadia, don’t have to imagine — it’s their reality. They were born without arms. Watch as all three individuals set and accomplish goals that surpass what the average person might ever dream to achieve.

JOHN OF GOD For over 40 years in the small town of Abadiania, Brazil, John of God has received visitors as a doctor may receive patients. Even though he is not a doctor and has no formal schooling beyond the fourth grade, he has performed countless physical operations - for free. People of his town call him a spiritual medium, trance surgeon, healer and miracle worker. To purchase a DVD copy of John of God, proceed to our online store and prepare to be amazed.	JOINED FOR LIFE Abby and Brittany Hensel are eleven-year-old conjoined twins. They are intelligent, energetic, fun-loving girls who just happen to share one set of legs and one set of arms - each girl controlling one half of their conjoined body. In their own words, they are “just two people...stuck together.” To see Abby and Brittany’s amazing story, Joined for Life, proceed to our online store where DVDs are available for purchase.	NO ARMS NEEDED 63 Year old Marty Ravellette has lived his entire life without arms. His life has not been easy, but Marty has made the most of it. Fiercely independent, Marty runs his own landscaping business in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He does is all with his feet - and he does it remarkably well. Marty’s story is one of strength, perseverance and courage. Viewers will never see the hurdles in their own lives the same way after watching Marty. Proceed to our online store to purchase Marty’s story, No Arms Needed.

JACKIE'S STORY In 627 Lb. Woman: Jackie’s Story, we meet a courageous woman the day before she is schedule to have life-saving bariatric surgery, and follow her for 8 months as she struggles to regain her life. Although she loses nearly 400 pounds, Jackie’s outcome is not at all what anyone expected, and not anything like she had hoped for. Proceed to the "Shows" section of our site for more information on this riveting documentary.	WALLENDAS: LIFE ON A WIRE The Flying Wallendas are one of the world's most famous circus families. Since 1780, they have been performing very real, death-defying group stunts on a high wire, with no safety net. Their family business is one that requires intimate teamwork, physical prowess and absolute trust. It is a family business like few others, steeped in tradition with a very real element of danger. What we witness is an unforgettable journey with one of the most unusual and talented families in the world.	FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a range of disorders that can be caused when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol. In our upcoming narrative, 17-year-old Trevor Kearney is confronted with the daunting task of convincing his pregnant sister and parents of the dangers of drinking while pregnant. Will Trevor’s newly-gained knowledge of FASD be potent enough to keep the wine glasses dry? This exciting and informative narrative will be shown in classrooms across the nation with the hope of increasing awareness and prevention of FASD.