| OutDaughtered | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Brad Bogart |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 75 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | TLC |
| Original release | May 10, 2016 – May 4, 2021 |
OutDaughtered is an American reality series on TLC starring Adam and Danielle Busby, parents of the only American all-girl quintuplets on record. The series debuted on May 10, 2016 and premiered its eighth season on February 23, 2021.
Synopsis
The Busby family consists of Adam and Danielle Busby, who have been married since 2006; eldest daughter Blayke Louise; and quintuplets Ava Lane, Olivia Marie, Hazel Grace, Riley Paige, and Parker Kate.
Adam and Danielle had struggled with infertility, ultimately becoming pregnant both times by intrauterine insemination.
Danielle delivered the quintuplets via Caesarean section 28 weeks into the pregnancy. Shortly after birth, heart murmurs were detected in all five girls; this was treated with medication. The quints spent the first eight to twelve weeks of their lives in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Woman's Hospital of Texas, before being released to go home between June and July 2015.
Hazel's eye condition, congenital nystagmus, has been chronicled through the series. The condition causes Hazel to have uncontrolled eye movements and hold her head at unusual angles to compensate for her lack of clear vision. In 2016, Hazel underwent eye surgery in an attempt to improve her condition. In 2017, Hazel was diagnosed as having an astigmatism in her left eye, which may ultimately be responsible for it occasionally turning in as a result of being underdeveloped. She was prescribed glasses to help with her left eye farsightedness with the hope that her vision will improve as her eye develops.
Adam has opened up, both privately and publicly, about his struggle with postpartum depression.
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 4 | May 10, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | |
| 2 | 10 | November 15, 2016 | January 17, 2017 | |
| 3 | 10 | July 11, 2017 | September 12, 2017 | |
| 4 | 13 | July 10, 2018 | October 2, 2018 | |
| 5 | 8 | June 11, 2019 | July 30, 2019 | |
| 6 | 5 | October 1, 2019 | October 29, 2019 | |
| 7 | 4 | June 2, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | |
| 8 | 11 | February 23, 2021 | May 4, 2021 | |
Season 1 (2016)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Make Room for Quints" | May 10, 2016 | 1.249 | |
| Adam and Danielle Busby give birth to the first set of all girl quintuplets in the U.S., and have their lives turned upside down. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Chaos with Quints" | May 17, 2016 | 1.067 | |
| Adam and Danielle struggle to keep up with the quintuplets' demands while also making time for 4-year-old Blayke; a baby photo shoot turns into pure chaos when Grandma Mimi shows up late. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Quintuple Trouble" | May 24, 2016 | 0.849 | |
| Adam returns to work, leaving Danielle to care for the quintuplets and Blayke by herself; Hazel gets a fever, leaving the family scrambling and Danielle feeling overwhelmed. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Should We Stay or Should We Go?" | May 31, 2016 | 1.246 | |
| Adam and Danielle realize they need a larger home, but house hunting proves stressful when they factor in the cost; the family heads back to their hometown, and Danielle has an idea that could solve their problems. | |||||
Season 2 (2016–17)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 5 | 1 | "Catching Up with the Quints" | November 15, 2016 | 1.075 | |
| Adam and Danielle have their hands full chasing after their 15-month-old quintuplets. | |||||
| 6 | 2 | "All Eyes on Hazel" | November 22, 2016 | 1.012 | |
| The Busbys take a road trip to Lake Charles to help Mimi with her garage sale, and Danielle learns some shocking news; Danielle and Adam wrestle with the decision to allow Hazel to have a risky eye surgery. | |||||
| 7 | 3 | "A Quint in Crisis" | November 29, 2016 | 1.107 | |
| Hazel undergoes eye surgery, causing Adam and Danielle to wait anxiously for the results; Blayke prepares for kindergarten and Mimi officially moves in. | |||||
| 8 | 4 | "Quint-fluenza" | December 6, 2016 | 0.933 | |
| When Danielle catches the flu, Mimi struggles to take care of five babies on her own; Adam plans a 10-year anniversary surprise for Danielle, and when Danielle gives a speech for the hospital, she faces her painful past of having premature babies. | |||||
| 9 | 5 | "This Little Quint Stays Home" | December 13, 2016 | 1.023 | |
| Danielle and Adam think about sending the quints to nursery school, but when one of them isn't allowed to go, the Busbys face the difficult decision of splitting up the girls; living under the Busby roof has begun to take a toll on Mimi. | |||||
| 10 | 6 | "5 Babies on a Budget" | December 20, 2016 | 1.114 | |
| After Danielle confronts Adam about his money spending ways, they realize they need to make some tough choices to provide for their girls; the family puts more effort into Hazel's walking so she can join her sisters in pre-school. | |||||
| 11 | 7 | "A Nightmare on Quint Street" | December 27, 2016 | 1.165 | |
| The Busbys look forward to the Quints' first trick-or-treat outing, but first, they must race to find costumes, shop for pumpkins and get the new house ready for a Halloween party. | |||||
| 12 | 8 | "Quint-cation Chaos" | January 3, 2017 | 1.166 | |
| With the quints hitting the "terrible twos," the Busbys are busier than ever; Danielle plans a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for Adam, but things don't go as planned; Adam and Danielle prepare themselves for Hazel's upcoming eye appointment. | |||||
| 13 | 9 | "A Thanksgiving Miracle" | January 10, 2017 | 1.516 | |
| Adam and Danielle decide to host 20 people for Thanksgiving, but soon realize they have bitten off more than they can chew; Hazel has a major breakthrough; Adam and Danielle push Mimi to consider living in an apartment. | |||||
| 14 | 10 | "The Quints Take Manhattan" | January 17, 2017 | 1.344 | |
| A talk show asks the Busbys to make a live appearance in New York, but a last minute trip to the doctor has Danielle and Adam concerned about Hazel. | |||||
Season 3 (2017)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 15 | 1 | "Dawn of the Terrible Twos" | July 11, 2017 | 1.479 | |
| With the quints hitting the "terrible twos," the Busbys are busier than ever; Danielle plans a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for Adam, but things don't go as planned; Adam and Danielle prepare themselves for Hazel's upcoming eye appointment. | |||||
| 16 | 2 | "A Little Potty Never Killed Nobody" | July 18, 2017 | 1.403 | |
| With the possibility of another surgery looming for Hazel, Adam stresses over her upcoming appointment with a new doctor; when the quints start having poop explosions, Danielle tries potty training with disastrous results. | |||||
| 17 | 3 | "Good Quints Gone Bad" | July 25, 2017 | 1.304 | |
| The Busbys tackle discipline to get the terrible twos under control; Danielle presses Adam for answers on how he's been feeling; with Mimi taking her time to move into her new home, Danielle devises a plan to help her embrace her new life. | |||||
| 18 | 4 | "Extreme Quint Makeover" | August 1, 2017 | 1.449 | |
| While Adam struggles with his emotional issues, the Busbys tackle a playroom makeover for the quints and Blayke; Hazel gets fitted for her new glasses just in time for the girls to take the stage for their first recital. | |||||
| 19 | 5 | "Multiple Births, Multiple Birthdays" | August 8, 2017 | 1.444 | |
| The Busbys plan a joint birthday party for all their girls, but when Blayke wants her own party, Adam and Danielle must come up with a way to make her feel special; the quints' have their first trip to the dentist. | |||||
| 20 | 6 | "The Nightmare Before Easter" | August 15, 2017 | 1.199 | |
| It's Easter time, and the Busbys have fun activities planned for the holiday, but their extra special surprise may turn into a nightmare; when Adam reveals his unorthodox plan for dealing with his issues, Danielle has a tough decision to make. | |||||
| 21 | 7 | "While the Busbys Are Away the Quints Will Play!" | August 22, 2017 | 1.245 | |
| Adam and Danielle head to Nashville, Tenn., leaving the family to watch the quints, and Hazel gives her uncle a big scare; while away, Adam confronts the fact he's not the only one suffering from his issues. | |||||
| 22 | 8 | "Battle of the Busby Baby Photos" | August 29, 2017 | 1.233 | |
| Adam and Danielle compete to see who can take the cutest photo of the quints so they can promote the new cycle studio; Danielle stresses about her upcoming charity fundraiser; Adam takes a big step toward dealing with his emotional issues. | |||||
| 23 | 9 | "Mother's Day Getaway" | September 5, 2017 | 1.349 | |
| Adam plans a beach vacation getaway for Mother's Day, but it may not be relaxing with the entire family in tow; the Quints experience the ocean for the first time; Adam reveals his recent struggles to Nick and Dale. | |||||
| 24 | 10 | "The Busby's Newest Addition" | September 12, 2017 | 1.226 | |
| With the grand opening of the cycle studio looming, tensions rise when Danielle announces she wants to work there more than expected; Hazel returns to the eye doctor; the quints get invited to be grand marshals of the League City parade. | |||||
Season 4 (2018)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 25 | 1 | "The Quints Have Taken Over!" | July 10, 2018 | 1.361 | |
| When Hurricane Harvey hits, one family member suffers a devastating loss; Danielle and Adam are split on what to do about Olivia escaping from her crib; it's time for the simple pleasures of Halloween, but Danielle may have to work through the fun. | |||||
| 26 | 2 | "A Very Busby Thanksgiving" | July 17, 2018 | 1.285 | |
| The Busbys plan a special Thanksgiving, but bad news for Mimi may throw the holiday into turmoil; when Adam and Danielle find out that Riley and Parker are moving up to a different classroom, Adam struggles with the idea of separating the quints. | |||||
| 27 | 3 | "It's My Potty and I'll Cry If I Want To" | July 24, 2018 | 1.339 | |
| The Busbys wade back into potty training, determined not to be defeated this time; Blayke takes gymnastics lessons and enjoys one-on-one time with her parents; Mimi distances herself from the family as she struggles with losing her house. | |||||
| 28 | 4 | "When Danielle's Away, the Quints Will Play" | July 31, 2018 | 1.296 | |
| When Danielle goes out of town for a work conference, Adam's left in charge of all six kids for the weekend; he has big plans in store for his little ladies; a routine eye checkup for Hazel delivers shocking news. | |||||
| 29 | 5 | "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Quintmas" | August 7, 2018 | 1.198 | |
| Adam and Danielle butt heads about where to spend Christmas; the girls perform in a Christmas show but get a case of stage fright. | |||||
| 30 | 6 | "I'm Dreaming of a Cajun Christmas" | August 14, 2018 | 1.452 | |
| Danielle and Adam want to give their daughters the best Christmas, but as their plans crumble, so does Danielle. Will she hit a breaking point? | |||||
| 31 | 7 | "New Year, New Responsibilities" | August 21, 2018 | 1.594 | |
| Danielle begins the new year by making a chore chart to teach the kids to help around the house, but wonders if this will remedy her exhaustion or double the quints' tantrums; the girls enter a fashion show. | |||||
| 32 | 8 | "The Last Time This Happened We Had Quints!" | August 28, 2018 | 1.718 | |
| Health concerns worsen Danielle's stress and a pregnancy scare get real when Adam reveals the truth about his vasectomy. | |||||
| 33 | 9 | "OutValentined" | September 4, 2018 | 1.433 | |
| Adam must please his wife and all six of his daughters for Valentine's Day. Plus, he and Danielle are stunned by what they learn at Hazel's doctor's appointment. | |||||
| 34 | 10 | "Houston, We Have a Potty Problem" | September 11, 2018 | 1.344 | |
| Danielle prepares to get the girls out of nappies and into underwear, but Adam worries about potential potty disasters. | |||||
| 35 | 11 | "Every Quint for Herself" | September 18, 2018 | 1.598 | |
| A fun family day turns into chaos when the quints fight over toys. Later, the Busby's volunteer to help renovate a house destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. | |||||
| 36 | 12 | "Busby Birthday Bash" | September 25, 2018 | 1.323 | |
| As Danielle devises a plan to make Blayke and the Quints feel special on their birthdays, Adam struggles with how much he's missing out on the girl's lives. | |||||
| 37 | 13 | "Hawaii Five-Uh-Oh" | October 2, 2018 | 1.362 | |
| The Busbys go to Hawaii on a family holiday, but can they survive the 11-hour journey? Adam considers quitting his job to spend more time with the girls. | |||||
Season 5 (2019)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 38 | 1 | "Young, Wild & Three" | June 11, 2019 | 1.291 | |
| The quints are full-blown threenagers now, and Danielle and Adam must figure out how to make them more disciplined; Adam tries to balance working from home, but after Ava gets sick, the Busbys make a shocking discovery in their house. | |||||
| 39 | 2 | "Our Home Is Sick" | June 18, 2019 | 1.430 | |
| The quints have their first sleepover at the Mills when the Busbys are forced to leave their home for a few days; fearing for the girls' health after prolonged exposure to mold, Danielle and Adam bring them to the doctor. | |||||
| 40 | 3 | "The Quints Get Schooled" | June 25, 2019 | 1.410 | |
| Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but celebrating is the last thing on the Busbys' minds; tensions run high between Adam and Danielle as they continue the hunt for a new house and the quints undergo their first school testing. | |||||
| 41 | 4 | "New House, New Problems" | July 2, 2019 | 1.420 | |
| The Busbys move out of their mold-infested home, but transitioning isn't easy; the quints night time antics escalate until Adam and Danielle split up their bedrooms for the first time; Adam plans a surprise birthday party for Danielle. | |||||
| 42 | 5 | "The Nightmare Before Quintmas" | July 9, 2019 | 1.283 | |
| As the Busbys navigate life in their new home, Adam and Danielle try to salvage what's left of the Christmas season; when Danielle learns she needs surgery on her wisdom teeth, Adam struggles to keep the house afloat and deliver a perfect Christmas. | |||||
| 43 | 6 | "Lights, Camera, Quints!" | July 16, 2019 | 1.292 | |
| Adam gets a great work opportunity, but he needs to rely on the chaotic quints to make it a success; when Parker's anxiety gets the best of her, the Busbys must look for solutions; Blayke follows in her mother's footsteps with a new hobby. | |||||
| 44 | 7 | "Quints on the High Seas" | July 23, 2019 | 1.320 | |
| It's a dream come true for the Busby girls as the whole family goes on a Disney cruise; Adam gets a huge job offer that means major changes for the family, causing tension between him and Danielle. | |||||
| 45 | 8 | "There's No Place Like Home" | July 30, 2019 | 1.324 | |
| A trip to the Busbys' old home brings a surprise; Adam's job situation faces a new development; Hazel goes to her eye appointment; Danielle and the Quints come up with a creative way to give back to the NICU. | |||||
Season 6 (2019)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 46 | 1 | "Fournado Warning" | October 1, 2019 | 1.312 | |
| The Quints turn four; Riley navigates her first day of Pre-K; Hazel adjusts to her big girl glasses; Adam's new job means major stress for Danielle. | |||||
| 47 | 2 | "Veggies...Ewww!" | October 8, 2019 | 1.249 | |
| Adam and Danielle want the girls eating healthier, but the Quints aren't on board. They pay a visit to Chef of the House for a some cooking lessons. The Busbys receive news about their house, and Danielle dives into her new business. | |||||
| 48 | 3 | "Not So Quiet Riot" | October 15, 2019 | 1.186 | |
| The Busbys agree to no more naps for the Quints and the results threaten to push Danielle to the edge as she deals with a house full of cranky four-year-olds. | |||||
| 49 | 4 | "Quint Tested, Parent Approved" | October 22, 2019 | 1.179 | |
| As the Quints prepare for the end-of-year testing to determine their class placement next year; fears of Parker's anxiety return. | |||||
| 50 | 5 | "Big Decisions in the Big Country" | October 29, 2019 | 1.060 | |
| It's Adam's birthday and the family is celebrating with a weekend trip to a Dude Ranch; the Busbys must make a difficult decision about the girls' schooling. | |||||
Season 7 (2020)
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Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 51 | 1 | "My Busby Valentine" | June 2, 2020 | 1.092 | |
| As Valentine's Day approaches, Adam is torn over how to make his little girls feel special during the holiday. Danielle throws the family a surprise they will never forget, and the Busbys learn about fire safety with an unexpected twist. | |||||
| 52 | 2 | "Snow-Cation" | June 16, 2020 | 1.306 | |
| It's a trip of firsts for the Quints as the family heads to Wyoming for a ski trip. As the Busbys prepare for Hazel's eye appointment, they fear the worst. Also, with a global crisis looming, Adam and Danielle wonder what waits for them at home. | |||||
| 53 | 3 | "Coronavirus Changes Everything" | June 23, 2020 | 1.238 | |
| As the threat of coronavirus rises, the Busbys must deal with homeschooling their daughters and juggling birthday plans amidst the crisis. Hazel's appointment is coming up, but the Busbys aren't sure if it will happen and what the outcome will be. | |||||
| 54 | 4 | "Quints in Quarantine" | June 30, 2020 | 1.195 | |
| As coronavirus takes hold, the Busbys must quarantine in their home. In this entirely self-shot episode, the family of eight celebrates birthdays and Easter, fights off cabin fever and tries to stay sane as they spend weeks on end cooped up together. | |||||
Season 8 (2021)
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| 55 | 1 | "Escape from Quarantine" | February 23, 2021 | N/A | |
| Local quarantine restrictions are lifted, and the Busbys are ready to salvage the rest of their summer. Things take a turn for the worse when they discover a huge issue lurking in the kitchen walls. Parker faces an old fear, and Dale surprises the family. | |||||
| 56 | 2 | "Quints' Night Out" | March 2, 2021 | N/A | |
| Blayke gets her big girl sleepover while the Quints invade Uncle Dale and Aunt Crystal's for the night. The kitchen renovation goes from bad to worse. The Busbys try to teach the girls to ride bikes. Hazel gets a surprise visit from her boyfriend, Graham. | |||||
| 57 | 3 | "Just When We Thought We Were Safe" | March 9, 2021 | N/A | |
| Dale's positive COVID-19 test puts the whole family on edge. Back in quarantine with life on hold, the Busbys anxiously await their test results. Danielle learns the fate of the girls' upcoming school year. | |||||
| 58 | 4 | "Kindergarten Quints" | March 16, 2021 | N/A | |
| As the Busbys' RV adventure continues, a storm threatens to ruin their fun. Hazel finally has her eye appointment, but the visit could mean bad news. With kindergarten looming, the Busbys face tough decisions that may upset the girls. | |||||
| 59 | 5 | "Too Scared to Sleep" | March 23, 2021 | N/A | |
| With Halloween approaching, the Busbys scramble to make the holiday spook-tacular and safe in the pandemic. Riley's refusal to sleep in her room wreaks havoc. A hurricane threatens Lake Charles, forcing friends and family to evacuate. | |||||
| 60 | 6 | "Girl Fights and Big Heights" | March 30, 2021 | N/A | |
| With the Quints fighting more than ever, the Busbys agree to join the Mills in San Antonio to shake things up. Meanwhile, Hazel is prescribed an unexpected treatment at her eye appointment, and Danielle faces her fear of heights. | |||||
| 61 | 7 | "Nacho-Typical Thanksgiving" | April 6, 2021 | N/A | |
| As the Busbys get ready for a busy Thanksgiving, Danielle's health issues start to take center stage. Blayke must face her fears when she has to get two teeth pulled. The Quints get a crash course on the importance of being thankful. | |||||
| 62 | 8 | "Broken Heart for the Holidays" | April 13, 2021 | N/A | |
| Danielle searches for answers to her health issues, but what she learns could impact the whole family. The Quints must face their fears when they visit Santa. The family wants to give back to its hometown after the town is destroyed by hurricanes. | |||||
| 63 | 9 | "Silent Night Holy Slime" | April 20, 2021 | N/A | |
| As the Busbys celebrate Christmas, Danielle prepares for an invasive test to determine whether she needs heart surgery. Four of the Quints start ballet, the Busbys say goodbye to 2020 and Adam enlists the girls to make a surprise for Danielle. | |||||
| 64 | 10 | "Breaking the Piggy Bank" | April 27, 2021 | N/A | |
| The Quints get cash-crazy after the Busbys start them on an allowance. When Blayke joins the basketball team, Adam goes overboard to get her to be more aggressive. As Danielle's medical mystery continues, Riley faces her own scary visit to the doctor. | |||||
| 65 | 11 | "Busby Beach Babes" | May 4, 2021 | N/A | |
| The Busbys vacation in Florida as Danielle struggles with her health issues. Blayke's fear of the ocean impacts the Quints. Adam and the whole family plan a surprise wedding anniversary for Danielle. The Busbys brace for Hazel's next eye appointment. | |||||
Specials
| Featured season |
Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | "Countdown to the New Season" | July 11, 2017 | |
| The Busbys pack up the babies and head to the Big Apple for their in-person debut on "Good Morning America", but chaos ensues the moment they arrive at the airport, sending Adam and Danielle into a tailspin before they can even take off. | |||
| 3 | "Life with Quints: Battle of the Busby Baby Photos" | September 5, 2017 | |
| Danielle and Adam scramble to pull all the last-minute details together for Danielle's charity event; Adam takes a serious step on his road to recovery and finally sits down with a therapist; with bonus scenes. | |||
| 3 | "Life with Quints: Mother's Day Getaway" | September 12, 2017 | |
| 5 | "Quintessential Questions" | July 30, 2019 | |
| The Busbys answer viewers burning questions about their lives raising quintuplets; through interviews and unseen footage, Adam, Danielle and the girls give insight to their world. | |||
| 6 | "Raising Quints 101" | November 5, 2019 | |
| The Busbys give a crash course on raising quintuplets, including advice, never-before-seen moments, and insight from the girls themselves. | |||
| 8 | "Quint Talk" | February 23, 2021 | |
| The Busby family relives some of their favorite moments from the show. | |||
| 8 | "Portrait of a Busby Girl, Pt. 1" | March 2, 2021 | |
| The Busbys celebrate Hazel, Parker and Ava with new interviews and footage. | |||
| 8 | "Portrait of a Busby Girl, Pt. 2" | March 9, 2021 | |
| The Busbys celebrate Riley, Olivia and Blayke with new interviews and footage. | |||
| 8 | "The Busby Awards Show" | April 27, 2021 | |
| Adam and Danielle present trophies for Worst Mess, Favorite First and more. | |||
| 8 | "The Untold Stories" | May 4, 2021 | |
| The Busbys reveal some of their favorite stories that never made the show. From the first tooth fairy visit to an epic Busby battle, these untold stories are loaded with cute, chaos and comedy, including some untold tales from Aunt Crystal and Uncle Dale. | |||