Childbirth on Television
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- DirectorWilliam AsherStarsLucille BallDesi ArnazVivian VanceLucy has her baby.Lucy gives birth to Ricky in episode 2.16 of I Love Lucy (1951)
- DirectorWilliam AsherStarsElizabeth MontgomeryDick YorkAgnes MooreheadSamantha gives birth to Tabitha and Darrin meets Serena for the first time.Samantha gives birth to Tabatha in episode 2.18 of Bewitched (1964)
- DirectorJoseph PevneyStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyDeForest KelleyThe Federation clashes with the Klingon Empire over mining rights to Capella IV. A sudden coup between its warrior-minded inhabitants forces Kirk's party to flee with the now dead leader's pregnant wife.Eleen gives birth to Leonard in episode 2.11 of Star Trek (1966)
- 1974–198350mTV-PG7.7 (248)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael LandonStarsMichael LandonKaren GrassleMelissa GilbertThe marriage between Almanzo and Laura faces its first stern test when he falls seriously ill with diphtheria and later suffers a crippling stroke. Eliza Jane arrives to help care for her brother, but makes matters worse by babying him.Laura gives birth to Rose in episode 8.17 of Little House on the Prairie (1974)
- DirectorJoel ZwickStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierIt is finally Michelle's Flintstone themed fifth birthday party. D.J. dresses up as Wilma. Stephanie dresses up as Betty. Danny dresses up as Dino. Jesse dresses up as Fred. Comet has a dinosaur costume on. The kids dress up as cave people. Just as Jesse plans to go downstairs to celebrate Michelle's birthday, Becky goes into labor and he gets sick, but we soon learn that he has appendicitis. Michelle has to cut her birthday short, but she doesn't mind because her new twin cousins, Nicky and Alex, get to share it with her. She especially can't wait because triple the birthday means triple the cake.Becky gives birth to twins Alex and Nicky in episode 5.10 of Full House (1987)
- DirectorShelley JensenStarsWill SmithJames AveryJanet HubertThe baby is a week overdue and the whole family comes to console her. With Vivian finally having the baby and only Ashley and the injured Geoffrey in the house, how will Vivian get to the hospital?Vivian gives birth to Nicholas in episode 3.20 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
- DirectorRoseanne BarrStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfRoseanne goes into labor on her favorite holiday (Halloween) and gives birth on a pain-medication-induced psychedelic trip.Roseanne gives birth to Jerry in episode 8.5 of Roseanne (1988)
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowThe gang take Phoebe to the hospital after she goes into labor. Monica threatens to go on a date with a male nurse after Chandler claims they are "just goofing around." Joey gets treated for kidney stones.Phoebe gives birth to the triplets in episode 5.3 of Friends (1994)
- DirectorChristopher MisianoStarsAnthony EdwardsNoah WyleJulianna MarguliesOn Thanksgiving Day Carol goes into labor. She's able to get to the ER only thanks to Luka's help. She delivers the first baby in the ER, but the second causes some trouble. Greene leaves Elizabeth to deal with his father and daughter, as he rushes to assist Carol.Carol gives birth to twins Tess and Kate in episode 6.8 of ER (1994)
- DirectorKim MannersStarsDavid DuchovnyGillian AndersonRobert PatrickAgents Mulder, Doggett and Skinner investigate (along with Alex Krycek) the Super Soldier conspiracy, while Scully goes into hiding to have her child.Scully gives birth to William in episode 8.21 of The X-Files (1993)
- DirectorJerry ZaksStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad GarrettFlashback to when Ally was born.Debra gives birth to Ally in episode 5.25 of Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) (flashback)
- DirectorMartha CoolidgeStarsSarah Jessica ParkerKim CattrallKristin DavisBig tells Carrie he's moving to Napa Valley, but their last night together is interrupted when Miranda goes into labor; Samantha suspects Richard of cheating.Miranda gives birth to Brady in episode 4.18 of Sex and the City (1998)
- 1994–200422mTV-PG8.8 (5K)TV EpisodeDirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowAfter Rachel gives birth to her baby, she must confront relationship issues around her.Rachel gives birth to Emma in episode 8.24 of Friends (1994)
- DirectorJamie BabbitStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonLois continues with her strenuous labor, as friends and family all panic around her.Lois gives birth to Jamie in episode 4.21 of Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
- DirectorDavid LeeStarsKelsey GrammerJane LeevesDavid Hyde PierceFrasier, Niles, Daphne, Martin, and Roz move on to new chapters in their lives.Daphne gives birth to David in episode 11.24 of Frasier (1993)
- DirectorStephen WilliamsStarsNaveen AndrewsEmilie de RavinMatthew FoxClaire goes into labor while a helpless Charlie goes into panic mode. Meanwhile Locke is missing, Jack tends to a wounded Boone and Sayid presents Shannon with a romantic surprise.Claire gives birth to Aaron in episode 1.20 of Lost (2004)
- 2001–201024mTV-148.1 (1.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorGail MancusoStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. and Kim start contemplating about their future and their baby's future.Carla gives birth to Isabella in episode 6.2 of Scrubs (2001)
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiAfter the baby is born, Pam has trouble getting the baby to breastfeed. At the office, Michael takes credit for hooking Jim and Pam up, and tries to do the same thing for Kevin and Erin, making Andy jealous.Pam gives birth to Cecelia in episode 6.18 of The Office (2005)
- DirectorBrad FalchukStarsDianna AgronChris ColferJessalyn GilsigWhen Regionals finally arrive, Sue pulls a fast one on the Glee Club, and their chances at the title could be compromised.Quinn gives birth to Beth in episode 1.22 of Glee (2009)
- DirectorMark MylodStarsGinnifer GoodwinJennifer MorrisonLana ParrillaEmma Swan is taken to a strange town by her son Henry, who she gave up for adoption years ago, and tells her of a curse cast by the Evil Queen.Snow White gives birth to Emma in episode 1.1 of Once Upon a Time (2011)
- DirectorKate WoodsStarsEmily DeschanelDavid BoreanazMichaela ConlinBody parts float up in a toilet. The team determine the deceased was a prisoner. Booth wants Brennan to take it easy since she is near her due date. Dr Brennan & Booth go to the prison to find the killer. Afterwards, Brennan gives birth.Brennan gives birth to Christine in episode 7.7 of Bones (2005)
- 2005–201421mTV-PG8.4 (3.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersTed and Robin take care of Lily when she goes into labor because Marshall is drunk and stuck in Atlantic City with Barney.Lily gives birth to Marvin in episode 7.23 of How I Met Your Mother (2005)
- DirectorGuy FerlandStarsAndrew LincolnSarah Wayne CalliesLaurie HoldenLori goes into labour when the prison comes under attack. Michonne tries to convince Andrea to leave Woodbury.Lori gives birth to Judith in episode 3.4 of The Walking Dead (2010)
- DirectorJeremy WebbStarsHugh BonnevilleJessica Brown FindlayLaura CarmichaelThe Crawleys excitedly await as the new addition to the family is soon to come. Meanwhile, Anna attempts to uncover evidence for Bates's innocence. But then, when tragedy strikes, will things ever be the same again?Sybil gives birth to Sybbie in episode 3.5 of Downton Abbey (2010)
- DirectorFred SavageStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenJay and Gloria throw a surprise birthday party for Manny, but their unborn baby may have other plans. Meanwhile, Haley dates a man twice her age, and Cameron becomes jealous of Mitchell and Lily's relationshipGloria gives birth to Joe in episode 4.12 of Modern Family (2009)
- DirectorRob CornStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersAs Seattle is plunged into a major storm, Meredith goes into labour. When the hospital loses power, her doctor and all the others are forced to work in the dark. Cristina must perform surgery in almost complete darkness while Arizona, Alex, and Lauren must ward off terrified parents. Then, just outside the hospital, a school bus full of people crashes and flips over, forcing several doctors to rescue its passengers. Cristina finally confronts Owen on his desire to have kids.Meredith gives birth to Bailey in episode 9.24 of Grey's Anatomy (2005)
- 2009–201520mTV-PG7.9 (3.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAs the semester draws to a close, the anthropology class final is disrupted when Shirley goes into labor one month ahead of schedule.
- DirectorJason KatimsStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardA decision is made regarding Zeek's health; Sarah makes a decision and shares news with her father; tension deepens between Adam and Crosby; labor pains send Amber to the hospital.Amber gives birth to Zeek in episode 6.12 of Parenthood (2010)
- DirectorZetna FuentesStarsGina RodriguezAndrea NavedoYael GrobglasJane goes into labor, causing conflict between Rafeal and Michael. Meanwhile, Xo and Rogelio try to make it home on time to see the baby. Petra makes a discovery of her own.Jane gives birth to Mateo in episode 1.22 of Jane the Virgin (2014)
- DirectorLynn SheltonStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteSean officially moves into the Gallagher house as Fiona sets out to plan a traditional wedding. Meanwhile, Kev is not happy about V and Svetlana's pending green card marriage and tries to find a way around it.Debbie gives birth to Francis in episode 6.10 of Shameless (2011)
- DirectorMiguel SapochnikStarsPeter DinklageNikolaj Coster-WaldauLena HeadeyCersei and Loras Tyrell stand trial by the gods. Daenerys prepares to set sail for Westeros. Davos confronts Melisandre. Sam and Gilly arrive in the Citadel. Bran discovers a long-kept secret. Lord Frey has an uninvited guest.Lyanna gives birth to Aegon in episode 6.10 of Game of Thrones (2011) (flashback)
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownRebecca goes into an early labor; Randall finds his biological father; Kevin faces a personal and professional crisis; Kate finds herself at a low point.Rebecca gives birth to the triplets in episode 1.1 of This Is Us (2016)
- 2007–201920mTV-147.5 (2.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorNikki LorreStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAmy's desire to have an intimate night with Sheldon on her birthday is interrupted by Bernadette going into labor.Bernadette gives birth to Halley in episode 10.11 of The Big Bang Theory (2007)
- DirectorBrendan MaherStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie's past provides his only hope of survival following the Battle of Culloden; a pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston.Claire gives birth to Brianna in episode 3.1 of Outlander (2014)
- DirectorSturla GunnarssonStarsEugene LevyCatherine O'HaraDan LevySingles Week kicks off just as Jocelyn's baby is born; Patrick and David take their relationship to the next level.Jocelyn gives birth to Roland in episode 4.12 of Schitt's Creek (2015)