The BEST episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8
Every episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8!
With two year-old sextuplets and six year-old twins, the Gosselins are hardly your typical American family. Jon and Kate are the ambitious parents of this adorable bunch and they are battling all odds to make sure their brood has a normal, happy childhood. We follow them as they tackle seemingly ordinary life events like pumpkin picking and birthday parties that become extraordinary when you have two sets of energetic multiples.
#1 - All You Wanted To Know
Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 1/19/2009
For years viewers have watched and marveled as Jon & Kate have raised their adorable brood. Through viewer e-mails and video uploads, hundreds of viewers have inquired about the Gosselins. Jon and Kate sit down, prepared to answer all about their family, their children, and their extraordinary life as the parents of sextuplets and twins. It's all you wanted to know and more!
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Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2008
As part of their trip to the South, the Gosselins explore when they take several unique tours. In this episode, Jon and Kate engage the curiosity of their animal-loving children and take them on an open Jeep tour which follows the wild horses dwelling along the coastal beaches. Also in this episode, as the family climbs to the top of a real lighthouse, some family members discover a fear of heights. Who will make it to the top?
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#3 - Sextuplets Turn 3!
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2007
The sextuplets are turning 3 and the Gosselins are celebrating in true Gosselin style. Super-organized Kate is planning an amazing carnival-themed bash, complete with carnival games, hot dogs, popcorn, funnel cake, a clown and even ponies! How will the sextuplets react to such an extravaganza?
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#4 - Babies & Bedrooms Part 1
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2007
Once again, the Gosselins have outgrown their house, so it's time to renovate! They convert their attic into a new bedroom for the twins and separate the girls from the boys. Plus, no more cribs for the sextuplets-it's time for big-kid beds. How will they do being separated for the first time, and how will they adjust to their new accommodations?
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#5 - Sugar Rush
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2007
When Jon has to work late and cancel his weekend trip to the country with the guys, the Gosselins rally the kids for a fun alternate plan involving everyone's favorite-chocolate! A day at Chocolate World should be a riot for the kids, but how will Jon and Kate control their sugar-saturated brood?
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#7 - Jon & Kate's Special Day
Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/19/2008
After treating each of their children to a special day, Jon and Kate decide to take a special day together for themselves. The day starts with teeth whitening for both of them and ends with a romantic dinner for two at a delicious organic restaurant!
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#8 - Red, White, & Gosselin
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2007
July Fourth is the Gosselins' favorite summer holiday. Starting with a local parade, followed by a picnic lunch and finally some time in the pool, this day is sure to be packed with fun ... until the weather decides to not cooperate and puts a chilly damper on the activities.
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#11 - Slops, Sleds, And Sesame
Season 4 - Episode 38 - Aired 3/16/2009
The Gosselins had more tears than smiles to share the first time the Gosselin family went skiing together. A year later, the Gosselin family has learned from their experiences. Jon and Cara head out to Utah to experience some more winter fun on the slopes, while Kate wisely hangs back with the rest of the clan. But how will Kate deal with taking care of seven children all on her own?
#12 - Giving Back
Season 4 - Episode 27 - Aired 12/15/2008
Jon and Kate express their appreciation for how fortunate they are to have all their needs met, so this holiday season they want to give back to others who are not as fortunate. The whole family will take a journey to Memphis, Tenn. to visit the St. Jude Children's Hospital, where they will distribute holiday gifts to the patients. Jon and Kate hope that their children will not only learn the importance of helping others, but will also see just how gratifying it can be to give back.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - July 4th Celebrations
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2008
On this Independence Day, Jon and Kate celebrate with yummy food, fun and fireworks. The girls get their hair braided and wrapped with colorful thread, which turns out to be more trouble than it's worth. Also in this episode, Kate and the kids make a patriotic cake that looks like the American flag to enjoy after their big seafood dinner. The kids get to play with sparklers for the first time and finish the day off with watching fireworks by a lighthouse!
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#17 - Kate's Labor Day
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2008
At the ripe age of four, the sextuplets wonder where they came from and how they got a start in this big world. Jon and Kate decide to show them the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where they spent their first several weeks. They meet the doctors and nurses who were there on their birthday. They'll even get to have a sleepover in the condo that Mommy and Daddy lived in during their stay in the NICU!
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#18 - The Big Move
Season 4 - Episode 32 - Aired 2/2/2009
It's the day Jon and Kate have been anticipating - Moving Day! After lots of planning and preparation, the Gosselin clan finally packs up and moves to a more spacious home. Jon and Kate say goodbye to the house where their children spent most of their young lives, and the family embarks on a new chapter of life. But they must first get there. Can they pull off such a large move with little conflict, or will the immensity of moving a family of ten, increase the usual stress and frustration associated with moving?
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - The New House
Season 4 - Episode 31 - Aired 1/26/2009
Jon and Kate have long desired to find a home that fits the needs and space of their large family. That day has finally come, and they're ready to show the new house to all eight kids for the first time! The eager Gosselin kids get to see what their soon-to-be new home looks like before moving day, but will they share the same enthusiasm for the new house as Jon and Kate?
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - Soup & A Surprise
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 1/5/2008
With such a large family, Jon and Kate always plan for ways to save money and time. Kate often sets aside a whole day to make multiple meals that she can freeze and use in the future. On this day, she plans to make lots of soup for the upcoming winter season, but the day doesn't quite go as she expected. Additionally, Jon and Kate have some exciting news to share with the kids that will affect the whole family!
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - Sight And Sound
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2008
Jon and Kate take the kids on one of their favorite educational outings. At the nationally known Sight and Sound Theatre, the kids learn about the story of Adam and Eve by watching an interactive play. The production features brilliant set and sound design with live actors and animals. After the show, the kids are in for a special surprise when they get to go on stage themselves and pet all the animals! It's a day of creative learning and fun for the Gosselin family.
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#22 - Shopping for Ten
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2007
Grocery shopping for a small army is not easy when you're on a tight budget. However, thrifty Kate has now mastered this task, and we get to see how she does it. Then, we watch as Jon and Kate navigate through a crowded toy store with 8 unhappy kids.
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#25 - Baseball Game With Daddy
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/20/2008
It's a day of ballpark fun when the Gosselins are invited to a Phillies game by the manager. Jon takes the boys and Cara to see their first baseball game. After the game, the fun's not over yet. They get to run around the bases, meet the mascot and even meet one of the players! The Phillies also give the Gosselin kids a special treat making the evening a homerun!
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