'7 Little Johnstons' Season 12: Release date, cast, plot and how to watch the TLC show

It looks like the Johnstons are back, and Season 12 has a whole new set of problems
PUBLISHED AUG 16, 2022
Anna, Amber and Elizabeth on '7 Little Johnstons' (TLC)
Anna, Amber and Elizabeth on '7 Little Johnstons' (TLC)

If you've been a fan of the Johnston family, get ready to catch up with what they've been up to. With Season 12 of '7 Little Johnstons' finally here, it looks like the Johnston kids are ready to turn over a new leaf when it comes to love and more. But it looks like Trent and Amber aren't ready for change just yet.

Looking to binge through other TLC shows? You might want to consider -- 'Welcome To Plathville', '90 Day Fiance' and 'sMothered'.

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When does '7 Little Johnstons' Season 12 release?

The new season of '7 Little Johnstons' airs on August 16, 2022, at 9 pm ET on TLC.

How can I watch '7 Little Johnstons' Season 12?

You can tune in to TLC to watch the new season of '7 Little Johnstons'

Who's acting in '7 Little Johnstons' Season 12?

As with the previous seasons of the show, Season 12 features Trent and Elizabeth Johnston, Jonah Johnston, Anna Johnston, Alex Johnston, Amber Johnston, Emma Johnston, and Brice Boden. Joose, the exchange student that was featured during the last season of the show will not be making a comeback this season.



 

What is the plot of '7 Little Johnstons' Season 12?

As per the synopsis of the upcoming season -- "In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven in rural Georgia trying to achieve the American Dream. This is no ordinary family, however -- they are the largest known family of little people in the world."

What is the buzz around '7 Little Johnstons' Season 12?

As per the trailer of the upcoming season, it looks like Elizabeth and Brice are looking to start a life together, however, Trent isn't too onboard with the entire idea. Fans have not been afraid to voice their opinions when it comes to the matter. "Elizabeth lives on her own and pays her own bills that be the day that my dad said my bf couldn’t move in with me ..🙄🙄" wrote a fan. "I’m tired of the parents controlling their adult children’s lives!! Let them live their lives the way they want to!!!" added another. "Why is it these kids are adults, paying their own bills, have their own jobs and was kicked out of the parents house but the parents think they can go into the phones, tell them what they can and can't do as if they are in the parents house" said a fan.



 

How can I watch earlier seasons of '7 Little Johnstons'?

Looking to catch up on all the drama before the new season airs? You can watch the previous 11 seasons of '7 Little Johnstons' on Discovery+

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