Season 9#66 - Jan. 10, 2016: "Battle of the Barefoot Stars"
In this 1970s-themed episode, the 11 oldest members of the house join 19 other distant relatives, divide into two teams (with Buddy Wayne and Hambone as captains), and stage a traditional field-day competition. When teams are formed, Brandy and Bunky find themselves on opposite teams, which they agree is "totally awkward." Contests include cotton-picking, speed plowing, and a briar patch maze relay race. It all comes down - literally - to a mudball fight, at which B.W. shows his classical "hillbilly" side that he's been promising to show for years. But in the end, it's not enough, as Hambone's team wins; B.W. has to wear a mule head for a whole day as a result. Oh, and Hambone finally gets to blow something up - the trailer where Labell and Allene lived before they moved into the new house.
#67 - Jan. 17, 2016: "Company's Coming"
With field day over, B.W. announces his most ambitious plan yet: He has bought hundreds of acres of land on both sides of Barefoot Road and wants to move as many of the remaining descendants of John Noah Barefoot - 108 of them - into houses along the road as possible. Up first, he announces, are Popeye's nine remaining brothers and sisters in a house between the farm house and the one Labell, Allene, and family moved into during season 4. Harvey helps build the house, while Annie and Jennifer help with the decorations. Meanwhile, Hambone establishes the boneyard ministry at her brother's Long Branch church.
#68 - Jan. 24, 2016: "It's Fair Game"
Several family members go to the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Buddy Wayne takes Ellie and Mildred, the farm's primary source of dairy products, for contest judging and demonstrations. A case of bovine "stage fright" could cost Ellie in the show cow contest, while Mildred gains her own celebrity status. But that's nothing compared to Miss Hambone, who is crowned "redneck queen" in front of the largest crowd in fair history. Speaking of queens, former Miss Idealia Brandy watches the latest pageant on her smart phone from the fair; there, Rae'Janette Leak is crowned, making her the first African-American winner in the event's history. Finally, Bunky plays "pied piper" as he continues his one-man band career and promotes his new album.
#69 - Jan. 31, 2016: "Ain't No Moonshine"
As part of the clan returns from Raleigh, B.W. sees a new use for all the briar corn he's harvested: Mash some of it up and mix with sugar to create what he bills as a non-alcoholic version of moonshine. "It looks like booze, it tastes like booze, but it's not booze," he boasts. However, when he gives it to Hambone to taste, she's not impressed: "This is a sad version of the real thing!" B.W. is disappointed because he thought 'Bone had kicked the habit. "I'll keep trying," he insists. Also, the Barefoots accept a donation of a bush that produces a berry called mayhaw from the Robertsons, who are paying back the family after Hambone had visited them twice, once to tape Duck Dynasty and then a separate hunting trip. Finally, the family tastes goat milk that Popeye had made during the cows' trip to Raleigh.
#70 - Feb. 14, 2016: "Special #1: Valentine's Day"
(There was no episode the previous week due to Super Bowl 50.)
In a roundtable discussion, the couples of the cast speak about how they met, the ups and downs of their relationships, and share video highlights that have not been seen before on the network. The couples are: Buddy Wayne and Brittany Spears, Bobby Ray and Jennifer, Popeye and Annie, Brandy and Hylton Tripp, and "Cousin Beth" and Trey Johnson. At the end of the show, Beth and Trey unveil their adopted son, Jordan.
#71 - Feb. 14, 2016: "Special #2: Super Bowl 50"
The brothers spend four days in San Francisco and Santa Clara, CA on a bucket-list trip. On Friday, they start with radio interviews, then make it to NFL Experience for fun, games, and rivalry. At the end of the 50th Mile, they go to Super Bowl City for a wonderful coincidence. Saturday takes them to a winery in the Napa Valley, then on to the NFL Honors award show. On Sunday, it's what they've all been waiting for: the 50th edition of the biggest sporting event in America. B.W. the Broncos fan leaves happy; not so with Bobby Ray the Panthers fan as Denver wins 24-10. Thanks to the collaboration of Brian Warner's crew, NFL Films, and GoPro (who provided Bobby with a point-of-view camera on game day), this show airs just one week after the game.
#72 - Feb. 21, 2016: "Great Day in Meadow"
When Harvey rejoined the Meadow Indians football team two years ago, it was near the bottom of the standings and hadn't won the conference championship in at least a decade. Now, they take the field against the legendary quarterback Bud Strickland and Four Oaks, the dominant team in the area historically. The outcome is shocking and historic: Not only do the Indians win, but Blake - the "quiet" brother of Brandy and Bunky - makes his own name by being the winning QB and putting up his best offensive numbers ever! Meanwhile, the Barefoot Mommas' Club gets styling tips from the legendary Sarah Jane Brookshire at a nearby salon, Hambone and her friends attend a movie premiere of a movie starring Kate Lynn, and Belinda answers letters from other children from around the world.
#73 - Mar. 6, 2016: "That's Not My Name"
(There was no episode the previous week due to the 88th Academy Awards.)
Belinda calls the entire house in to witness an "emergency meeting" of all her dolls. There, she discloses that "Little Jill Horner," her actress doll, is just a stage name and that her real name is Bunnatine Barbette Brumbleberry. And that's not all: "Bunny" says she hates acting and got into it only because she wanted the money and fame that came with the job. "In my heart, I want to stay home, work on my garden, and raise kids. I am done with Hollywood!" Buddy Wayne and Bobby Ray are moved by Belinda's story, because that's what their own lives are all about. In addition, B.W. surprises a radio station's Christmas party with a performance, Annie looks for a dog at an adoption event hosted by her niece Melinda, and Bryson learns how to play basketball and joins the school team.
#74 - Mar. 13, 2016: "Patches In Our Hearts"
Annie models clothes at Randy Beasley's "clothing through the ages" fashion show, in an effort to mend fences with her original family after the "brawl game" incident (episode #51). She gets a loud and supported reaction from the room, and Randy declares the matter closed and everyone forgiven. "I am so happy for everyone's understanding," Annie beams. In addition, most of the 13 attend a party to honor the adoption of Jordan by "cousin Beth" and her boyfriend, and Popeye expresses an interest in becoming a bodybuilder.
Season 10
The premiere is scheduled to take place on June 26. It will be another episode (or two) of the rumspringa concept.
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