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The Little Couple


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The Little Couple is an American reality television series featuring Bill Klein and Jennifer Arnold, who both have dwarfism. The series debuted on TLC in 2009. Jen is 3'2" and Bill is 4 feet tall. They live in Houston, Texas, where the series has documented the customized building of their home and attempts to have a child. Jen is a neonatologist who works at the Texas Children's Hospital, and Bill is a businessman.

They were originally introduced in a one-hour TLC special, "Little People: Just Married". Season 1 of the show premiered on May 26, 2009, and averaged 1.1 million viewers. Season 2 premiered on October 27, 2009. On February 22, 2010, TLC renewed The Little Couple for a third season consisting of 20 episodes. The mid-season finale aired after 9 episodes on July 27, 2010, and season 3 returned on October 12. It was announced on Facebook that the show would be returning for its 4th season on May 31. Again, the season was split, with the second half of season 4 premiering on September 27.

Season 5 is set to begin on March 20, 2012, and follows Bill and Jen as they move into their custom-built dream home and launch a brand-new business.

Series overview

Season Episodes Season Premiere Season Finale
1 14 May 26, 2009 August 4, 2009
2 18 October 27, 2009 February 23, 2010
3 19 June 1, 2010 December 7, 2010
4 24 May 31, 2011 November 1, 2011
5 14 March 20, 2012 May 15, 2012

Episodes

Specials

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EpisodeNumber=S-01 ShortSummary=Bill Klein and Jennifer Arnold are introduced in this one-hour special following them before, during, and after their wedding. LineColor=FF0000 
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Season 1

Ep # Total Title Airdate

EpisodeNumber=1 EpisodeNumber2=1 ShortSummary=Jen has started her new job in Houston, and Bill is ready to move to Texas from New York. They take a road trip, with a stop in New Orleans on the way. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=2 EpisodeNumber2=2 ShortSummary=Bill wants to make Jen's birthday special, giving her flowers and jewelry and going to pick up her new specially-modified car. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=3 EpisodeNumber2=3 ShortSummary=Bill is finally in Houston. He decides to spend a Saturday morning at the gym, while Jen opts for a spa day with friends. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=4 EpisodeNumber2=4 ShortSummary=Jen gives a presentation at a conference in Galveston. Bill goes along, hoping to spend some time with his wife. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=5 EpisodeNumber2=5 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen start house hunting, but they want very different things. Jen wants to be near the city, and Bill wants to be in the suburbs. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=6 EpisodeNumber2=6 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen spend their first anniversary together, but they worry about the medical bills from Bill's recent surgery. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=7 EpisodeNumber2=7 ShortSummary=Jen is left alone in Houston while Bill goes on a business trip to Baltimore. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=8 EpisodeNumber2=8 ShortSummary=While Bill goes to Las Vegas for his brother's bachelor party, Jen's mother visits her daughter in Houston and Jen deals with critically ill patients at the hospital. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=9 EpisodeNumber2=9 ShortSummary=Jen makes Bill a honey-do list of home chores. Later, they learn about parenthood when they visit a teenager with dwarfism. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=10 EpisodeNumber2=10 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are off to Hawaii for vacation. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=11 EpisodeNumber2=11 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen continue to enjoy their vacation in Hawaii and participate in hula lessons, attend a luau and do lots of shopping. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=12 EpisodeNumber2=12 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill decide to work on their personal security after a break-in in their apartment complex. Jen takes a self-defense class, while Bill goes to the shooting range. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=13 EpisodeNumber2=13 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen go to Disney World for Bill's brother's wedding. LineColor=C80815 
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EpisodeNumber=14 EpisodeNumber2=14 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen want to have children someday, so they head to the doctor to discuss the health concerns about Jen having a baby. LineColor=C80815 
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Season 2

Ep # Total Title Airdate

EpisodeNumber=1 EpisodeNumber2=15 ShortSummary=Jen goes to the doctor to determine her lung capacity, but Bill decides to go to a football game which may keep him from being with Jen when the results come in. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=2 EpisodeNumber2=16 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill get invited to throw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game, so Jen practices her pitching at a picnic with new friends. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=3 EpisodeNumber2=17 ShortSummary=Bill is fed up with Rocky's antics, and wants him to get some training, while Jen plans on adopting a new dog. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=4 EpisodeNumber2=18 ShortSummary=While in Orlando for a bridesmaid dress-fitting, Jen and Bill decide to have a contest to see who can catch the bigger fish. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=5 EpisodeNumber2=19 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill go to New York City to discuss skeletal dysplasia on "The Dr. Oz Show", but their nerves start to get the best of them as they get closer to going before the cameras. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=6 EpisodeNumber2=20 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill pay tribute to New York City firefighters killed Sept. 11, 2001, including Bill's own uncle Dennis; things get emotional when Bill and Jen visit her close friend Manju, who just had a baby. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=7 EpisodeNumber2=21 ShortSummary=Jen has to take a business trip to Boston, and enlists Bill to come with her, but they lose track of time and things turn chaotic. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=8 EpisodeNumber2=22 ShortSummary=While still in Boston, Jen attends a medical simulation training while Bill visits one of his company's call centers in Albany, New York. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=9 EpisodeNumber2=23 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are looking to buy a house, but they are having difficulty deciding whether to buy an existing structure, or build a new one. They enlist Jen's mother for help in the decision. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=10 EpisodeNumber2=24 ShortSummary=Jen has a big surprise in store for Bill's 35th birthday. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=11 EpisodeNumber2=25 ShortSummary=Jen is asked to emcee a Texas Children's Hospital charity golf tournament of doctors and patients who don their worst pants; the hospital CEO invites Bill to join his golf foursome. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=12 EpisodeNumber2=26 ShortSummary=Jen prepares her staff for the grand opening of the Simulation Center at Texas Children's Hospital; Bill heads to New York City to work on rebranding his company. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=13 EpisodeNumber2=27 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen take a gourmet cooking class at Well Done Cooking Classes; Jen and Bill meet with their builder to sign the final paperwork on their new home. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=14 EpisodeNumber2=28 ShortSummary=Rain clouds threaten to ruin Bill and Jen's plans for a fun-filled weekend with their friends. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=15 EpisodeNumber2=29 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill head to Los Angeles to learn the genetic risks of having a baby and explore the possibility of finding a surrogate mother. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=16 EpisodeNumber2=30 ShortSummary=When Jen and Bill go shopping, he finds a store that caters to men of his stature; Jen awaits results from a fertility specialist. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=17 EpisodeNumber2=31 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen prepare to spend some special time with both their families; Jen makes an emotional visit to a patient undergoing chemotherapy. LineColor=FF69B4 
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EpisodeNumber=18 EpisodeNumber2=32 ShortSummary=Things get crazy when Jen and Bill move into their temporary rental; Bill loses the watch that Jen gave him on their anniversary; Rocky sneaks under the fence of the new backyard. LineColor=FF69B4 
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Season 3

Ep # Total Title Airdate

EpisodeNumber=1 EpisodeNumber2=33 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen each get a new look for summer; the couple must choose windows and plumbing fixtures for their new home. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=2 EpisodeNumber2=34 ShortSummary=Miguel pours the foundation for Jen and Bill's future home; the couple has tests to determine if they can have a baby. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=3 EpisodeNumber2=35 ShortSummary=The couple celebrates their second wedding anniversary; in honor of being together for two years, Bill gives Jen two of everything, including flowers and cards. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=4 EpisodeNumber2=36 ShortSummary=The couple goes to their first fashion show, which features spring dresses celebrity designer, Chloe Dao; Chloe also surprises Jen by showing how she will make a dress for her. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=5 EpisodeNumber2=37 ShortSummary=Jen is asked to speak at a pediatric conference in Atlanta; Jen gets to show off her custom-made gown at the gala reception. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=6 EpisodeNumber2=38 ShortSummary=While Bill and Jen are in New York City for a celebration, Bill takes a comedy class and performs on stage. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=7 EpisodeNumber2=39 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen can feel what their new house is going to look like; Bill goes to his brother's bachelor party while Jen does another overnight at TCH. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=8 EpisodeNumber2=40 ShortSummary=Bill heads off to a sales conference in Waterloo, Iowa; Bill and Jen finish their on-line profile; Jen spends a long day at the NICU. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=9 EpisodeNumber2=41 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen field viewer questions. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=10 EpisodeNumber2=42 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill check up on the construction of their new home. And later on, it's time for Jen's first fertility medication. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=11 EpisodeNumber2=43 ShortSummary=Bill, Jen, and the entire family are invited by Bill's brother to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=12 EpisodeNumber2=44 ShortSummary=Jen's parents consider moving to Houston with the prospect of Jen and Bill giving them a grandchild. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=13 EpisodeNumber2=45 ShortSummary=Jen's hip pain keeps her from helping on chore day. Also, Bill steps up while Jen scopes out dog adoption sites online. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=14 EpisodeNumber2=46 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are headed to Los Angeles for Jen's appearance on the TV show, The Doctors. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=15 EpisodeNumber2=47 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill are in Los Angeles for their first attempt to retrieve some of Jen's eggs. Are their baby dreams about to come true? LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=16 EpisodeNumber2=48 ShortSummary=Jen, Bill and the pets are in Las Vegas to meet Jen's parents; Bill and Dave attend the PetZoo convention to start making contacts for their pet boutique. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=17 EpisodeNumber2=49 ShortSummary=Jen is in the NICU for a 24 hour on call service. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=18 EpisodeNumber2=50 ShortSummary=Jen is needed on a case at the hospital leaving Bill to communicate her visions for the look of the house. LineColor=6699CC 
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EpisodeNumber=19 EpisodeNumber2=51 ShortSummary=A big week for the couple; Bill's parents are in town, and a big conversation with Dr. Boostanfar is on the horizon. The couple learn that Jen's hormone shots are not doing as well as they first expected. LineColor=6699CC 
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Season 4

Ep # Total Title Airdate

EpisodeNumber=1 EpisodeNumber2=52 ShortSummary=The discovery of two fertile eggs leave Bill and Jen to wonder if there will be a reason to celebrate. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=2 EpisodeNumber2=53 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen travel to Atlanta to speak about adapting and customizing things in a life with special needs; they prove life can be less of a struggle and more of a joy ride. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=3 EpisodeNumber2=54 ShortSummary=Jen and her parents check out the legendary Houston Rodeo. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=4 EpisodeNumber2=55 ShortSummary=Jen is on a 24 hour call for work; Bill checks out the pool. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=5 EpisodeNumber2=56 ShortSummary=Jen's mom is in town for her birthday; Bill makes a surprise birthday cake in the shape of a horse. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=6 EpisodeNumber2=57 ShortSummary=Jen is asked to give a keynote speech at a simulation conference. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=7 EpisodeNumber2=58 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill fly to Los Angeles for a quick procedure that turns into a waiting game. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=8 EpisodeNumber2=59 ShortSummary=Tension is high as Jen and Bill wait for Jen's eggs to grow large enough for extraction. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=9 EpisodeNumber2=60 ShortSummary=Jen's parents are moving to Houston but need to find a place to stay until they settle. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=10 EpisodeNumber2=61 ShortSummary=After a long day in the NICU, Jen and Bill are off to Los Angeles for another attempt at extracting eggs. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=11 EpisodeNumber2=62 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill are celebrating their third anniversary in New York City LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=12 EpisodeNumber2=63 ShortSummary=There are several weeks before Jen and Bill can move into their new house. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=13 EpisodeNumber2=64 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are asked to speak to kids about bullying at a local school; it's time for Bill and Jen to meet their potential surrogate face-to-face. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=14 EpisodeNumber2=65 ShortSummary=The Little Couple meet Cindy and James, the couple that may be their surrogate family. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=15 EpisodeNumber2=66 ShortSummary=While Bill goes camping; Jen works with a local interior designer. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=16 EpisodeNumber2=67 ShortSummary=The couple heads to Florida to meet the newest member of the Klein family; the baby reinforces Bill and Jen's desire that they are ready to become parents. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=17 EpisodeNumber2=68 ShortSummary=Jen's mom is in town to help the couple pack up their rental house; the interior designer shows them his design plans for the new house. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=18 EpisodeNumber2=69 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are desperately trying to find a suitable temporary living situation while their custom home nears completion; Dave and Judy, Jen's parents, are arriving from Florida. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=19 EpisodeNumber2=70 ShortSummary=Jen, Bill, Judy, Dave and their five dogs are still living in a rental apartment; to blow off steam, the family goes bowling. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=20 EpisodeNumber2=71 ShortSummary=The Little Couple is just days away from owning a custom-built dream home. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=21 EpisodeNumber2=72 ShortSummary=The Little Couple is on the verge of moving into their new home and getting pregnant at the same time. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=22 EpisodeNumber2=73 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen' must decide if they are willing to have their two embryos go through genetic testing. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=23 EpisodeNumber2=74 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen take viewer questions; an inside view of the past four seasons. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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EpisodeNumber=24 EpisodeNumber2=75 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen's embryos have thawed and now it's time to transfer them to their surrogate. LineColor=2FCE1F 
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Season 5

Ep # Total Title Airdate

EpisodeNumber=1 EpisodeNumber2=76 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are ready to move forward following the miscarriage. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=2 EpisodeNumber2=77 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen celebrate their first Thanksgiving in their new home by hosting a dinner for their friends. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=3 EpisodeNumber2=78 ShortSummary=Jen hires a decorating service to come out and transform their new house into a Texas-sized holiday display. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=4 EpisodeNumber2=79 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen find that there's a few more details that can use a personal touch in their new home; Bill refinished the floor of the garage and Jen decorates her closet. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=5 EpisodeNumber2=80 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen head back to California for another procedure to transfer embryos to their surrogate, Cindy. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=6 EpisodeNumber2=81 ShortSummary=Bill needs to renovate his new pet store and hire employees; Judy helps Bill interview potential employees and Jen gives her opinion on the design. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=7 EpisodeNumber2=82 ShortSummary=Bill and Jen are having a big holiday celebration in their new house with both their families. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=8 EpisodeNumber2=83 ShortSummary=Between their recent surrogacy attempt and the busy holidays, life has become very stressful for Bill and Jen; Bill takes Jen to Galveston for a surprise weekend at the beach. LineColor=FF9933 
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EpisodeNumber=9 EpisodeNumber2=84 ShortSummary=It's Grand Opening Weekend for Bill's new pet store; Jen finds out she needs to get to LA for an egg extraction during the celebration. LineColor=FF9933 }}

EpisodeNumber=10 EpisodeNumber2=85 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill put the recent egg retrieval behind them and focus on their crazy work schedules; Jen is inspecting a new addition to the hospital; Bill brings a pet psychic to the pet store. LineColor=FF9933 Jen and Bill put the recent egg retrieval behind them and focus on their crazy work schedules; Jen is inspecting a new addition to the hospital; Bill brings a pet psychic to the pet store. }}

EpisodeNumber=11 EpisodeNumber2=86 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill are hosting a cocktail reception in their home to celebrate the hospital and fire department coming together. LineColor=FF9933 }}

EpisodeNumber=12 EpisodeNumber2=87 ShortSummary=Bill decides to go with Jen to Nashville where she is the keynote speaker at a health care conference. LineColor=FF9933 }}

EpisodeNumber=13 EpisodeNumber2=88 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill take a road trip from Houston to San Antonio; the couple reminisces about their first year in Houston and plans for a family. LineColor=FF9933 }}

EpisodeNumber=14 EpisodeNumber2=89 ShortSummary=Jen and Bill have set up a meeting with an organization dedicated to finding parents for kids with special needs. LineColor=FF9933 
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Special TV appearances

  • The Oprah Winfrey Show (March 9, 2009)
  • The Today Show (July 7, 2009)
  • The Dr. Oz Show (October 1, 2009)
  • Good Day L.A. (December 16, 2009)
  • The Wendy Williams Show (May 25, 2010)
  • ABC News (May 25, 2010)
  • KHOU, Great Day Houston (August 19, 2010)
  • The Doctors (2008 TV series) (October 6, 2010)
  • ABC 13 (November 18, 2010)
  • Good Day L.A. (August 2, 2011)
  • KHOU, Great Day Houston (August 2, 2011)
  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (October 16, 2011)
  • KHOU, Great Day Houston (November 23, 2011)
  • KHOU, Great Day Houston (February 2, 2012)
  • Fox News (March 19, 2012)
  • Anderson (TV series) (March 20, 2012)


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