Shiny Happy People S1E2 — Growing Up Gothard

7.9

Shiny Happy People•Season 1•Episode 2

Growing Up Gothard

7.9/10 · 193 votesJun 1, 202351 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Discussion

As IBLP's homeschooling empire grows, it becomes clear that patriarchal, abusive authority is at the core of Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar's power.

Directed byMichael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby Nason

Previous episodeE1 · Meet the Duggars Next episodeE3 · Under Authority

Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 1 Episodes4

Meet the Duggars

Growing Up Gothard

Under Authority

Arrows Activated

Cast8

Jill Dillard

Self - Member of the Duggar Family

Derick Dillard

Self - Jill’s Husband

Amy King

Self - Cousin of the Duggars

Dillon King

Self - Amy’s Husband

Jen Sutphin

Self - YouTube Creator, Fundie Fridays

Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Self - Author; Professor, Calvin University

Josh Pease

Self - Pastor, Journalist

Brooke Arnold

Self - Ex-IBLP

Crew2

Michael Gasparro

Director

Julia Willoughby Nason

Director

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Episode Summary

"Growing Up Gothard" is episode 2 of Shiny Happy People season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 193 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby Nason, it aired on June 1, 2023.

Next: E3 · Under Authority Best of Season 1