The BEST episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 season 1

Every episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: Status: Ended
Jon Turns 30
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9.34
32 votes

#1 - Jon Turns 30

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2007

Kate plans a surprise party for Jon's 30th birthday and a surprise trip to Florida. With the twins at Aunt Jodi's and the sextuplets at a family friend's, Jon and Kate head for the beach.

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Shopping for Ten
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8.33
60 votes

#2 - 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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Gosselins Go West
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7.93
59 votes

#3 - Gosselins Go West

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2007

When a church in California invites Jon and Kate to come and speak, they bring the twins along for a mini-vacation. Before they leave, Jon and Kate organize and finalize their wills.

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Housekeeper Hunt
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7.57
37 votes

#4 - Housekeeper Hunt

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2007

Kate decides to hire a housekeeper, but the kids aren't really cooperating. Will they get through the day or will it be another hard day in the Gosselin household?

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Twins Turn 6
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7.00
6 votes

#5 - Twins Turn 6

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2007

The Gosselins go to an NICU reunion remembering the many weeks Kate and the sextuplets spent there after they were born. Then Jon and Kate take Mady and Cara to New York to see an American Girl show for their sixth birthday.

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Pancakes and Potties
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7.00
33 votes

#6 - Pancakes and Potties

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/2007

After their usual pancake breakfast, the Gosselins continue to potty train the sextuplet girls. Kate explains how proud she is when the kids learn to use the potty.

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Garage Makeover
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6.94
32 votes

#7 - Garage Makeover

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2007

With the help of Kate's brother, Kevin, Jon tries to organize the garage while avoiding the distraction of eight kids.

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10 Little Pumpkins
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6.47
40 votes

#8 - 10 Little Pumpkins

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2007

Trying to remain calm and relaxed throughout the day, Jon and Kate take their eight children to pick pumpkins and apples, an annual tradition.

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