Plot Synopsis

DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS is a one-hour reality series that follows Karen and Deon Derrico, who always wanted a large family -- but never in their wildest dreams expected to be quite so blessed (though multiples are prevalent on both sides of their family)! Karen and Deon use open and honest dialogue when parenting their kids with a modern take and give viewers an unfiltered look into their bustling, sweet and growing family in a series that is all heart. Sleepless nights, sibling squabbles and a living room full of toe-tripping toys is the norm for any family with kids. Magnify that by 11 with triplets on the way and you have the Derricos, who celebrate life and embrace its hurdles and drama with open arms every day.

The sophomore season of DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS premiered on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT on TLC. In Season 2, the larger-than-life Derricos face unforeseen challenges that catapult them into the most challenging year of their lives. Shaken to their core, Karen and Deon receive unsettling news that three-year-old Diez will potentially require surgery on his skull. Meanwhile, singleton Darian continues her quest for independence, but Deon is as protective as ever, especially when she announces she wants to begin dating. Adding to Deon's protectiveness, Karen considers that he might have OCD, and when she announces she thinks she might be pregnant, GG has an emotional conversation with the both of them. The Derricos always have a way of finding balance with life's highs and lows and, this season they take a trip to the mountains, where the kids get to see snow for the first time and, for Halloween, they celebrate with a fun, 70s-themed dance party.

Season 3 of DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS premiered on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT on TLC. With the kids getting older, parents Deon and Karen are facing a whole new set of challenges, including a 15-year-old's quest for independence and a driver's license, 11-year-old and 10-year-old twins developing their first crushes, four-year-old triplets starting preschool, plus potty training, a trip to Disney, new health issues and more. In the midst of all the regular chaos of raising children, the Derricos are also on the brink of a big decision: moving cross-country to South Carolina to be closer to Karen's extended family and her Southern roots. No matter what lies ahead, the Derricos will face it together, doubling down on all the love and fun it takes to raise this unique family. In the season opener, "Poppy, You're Past Your Prime," it's all about family fun for the Derricos -- from going vegan for GG to hitting the roller rink so Deon can relive his glory days. With a potential move looming, everyone is not on board; a health crisis may bring everything crashing down.

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT on TLC, DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS returned for its fourth season. Navigating life with 14 kids, including four sets of naturally conceived multiples, is never easy. But with the kids getting older and the house getting smaller, Karen and Deon are faced with more challenges than ever before. House hunting for a home for 16 isn't easy, and the overcrowding at the current Derrico household is causing Deon's OCD to go through the roof. Darian's quest for teenage independence leads her to seek out her first job. Deon takes on the task of teaching the triplets how to ride a bike. Karen starts a clothing line, and Deon goes on a diet. GG's health battle continues as she faces her cancer head on - along with the online dating world. When a long-lost relative reaches out, claiming to be GG's grandson and Deon's nephew, the Derricos head to Deon's hometown of Detroit, in search of the truth. No matter what lies ahead, the Derricos will face it together, doubling down on all the love and fun it takes to raise this unique family.

Season 5 of DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS debuted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT on TLC. ife with fourteen children, including four sets of naturally conceived multiples, is always an adventure for The Derricos. Parents Deon and Karen are entering a new and challenging phase of parenthood with their eldest, Darian, prepping for college. At the same time, the house is teeming with teenage and pre-teen boy energy with thirteen-year-old Derrick, twelve-year-old twins Dallas and Denver, and ten-year-olds Deniko and Dariz. Quint girls Deonee, Daician and Daiten are also getting older and while they may be ten, they're going on twenty. Six-year-old 'triplins' Diez and Dior are now mischievous first graders, while four-year-old triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren and Dyver have blossomed into an extremely talkative and sassy trio. The Derricos search for a new house has been a forever process and is putting a strain on Deon and Karen's marriage. Deon is sitting on a secret that could change everything, and GG faces a big decision regarding her chemotherapy treatments. When the Derricos take a trip to the mountains, disaster strikes as Karen faces a medical emergency, forcing the Derricos to remember what is most important. Through it all, The Derricos always face life together, doubling down on all the love and fun it takes to be a unique family.
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On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT, TLC premiered "Wait, We're Leaving?," the Season 5 finale of DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS. Deon and Karen must deal with the children's emotional reaction to leaving their old house. Darian makes some drastic plans for her future. Eric leads the youngest five children on a search for the Easter Bunny. GG learns the results of her MRI.