We first met the Roloff family in 2006 whenLittle People, Big Worldfirst aired on TV (viaIMDB).

Also missing is daughter Molly, who simply lives too far away to be part of regular filming.

So why, exactly, has the youngest Roloff brother been missing from the show for so long?

The Roloff Family

And what’s he up to now?

The youngest Roloff sibling long expressed dissatisfaction with the show, departing from the production upon turning 18.

Just getting away."

Current cast of little people big world

But longtime fans don’t have to worry about saying goodbye to Jacob Roloff.

Fans can find episodes starting from the beginning onTLC.