Jim Bob is Jill's father, who uses religious influence to maintain control over his family and believes the family's reality show is an opportunity to showcase their Christian lifestyle.

Michelle is Jill's mother, who homeschooled all 19 of her children and maintained a relatively conflict-free relationship with Jill.

Derick is Jill's husband, a supportive partner who helps her question her upbringing and stands by her decisions as she navigates her independence.

Josh is the oldest Duggar child, involved in conservative politics, with a controversial past that impacts the family dynamics.

Chad is Jim Bob's assistant, involved in the public relations and business side of the Duggar family's affairs, who plays a role in the financial tensions with Jill.

Scott is the producer of the Duggar family's reality shows, who encourages the family to sacrifice privacy for the sake of the television series.