About Doubling Down with the Derricos

"Doubling Down with the Derricos" is a reality TV show that premiered in 2020 and is aired on TLC. The show centers around the Derrico family, whose parents Karen and Deon Derrico are the proud parents of 14 children, including multiple sets of multiples. It takes viewers into the day-to-day lives of the Derricos, as they navigate family life, multiple births, and all the challenges that come with it.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Discovery Studios. Filming mostly takes place in the Derrico family's home city of Las Vegas, NV, giving viewers a close look at how they manage their large family in modern-day America.

Actors

• Deon Derrico: Plays himself, father of the 14 children. He manages to portray an earnest and loving father dealing with the tumultuous task of raising his large family.
• Karen Derrico: Plays herself, mother of the 14 children. Karen offers a glimpse of resilience and strength in motherhood and handles her role with grace and compassion.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Deon and Karen have had four sets of multiple births back to back, that are naturally conceived.
• This is one of the few shows on television that showcases a large African American family.
• Deon Derrico is a real estate investor, which helps him manage the financial aspects of having such a large family.

Awards

As of now, 'Doubling Down with the Derricos' has not received any formal awards.

Quotes

• “It's like a magic show – now you see them, now you don't.” – Deon Derrico on raising multiple children
• “We have to specifically make sure that each one of our children has their own identity” – Karen Derrico on parenting individuality

Music, Soundtrack

The show features various background scores to match the emotion and feel of different scenes. However, it does not have an official soundtrack or theme song released for the public.