The WORST episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8
Every episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Viewers FAQ
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/22/2008
#2 - Camping Out
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009
With the warm summer weather and a backyard at their feet, the Gosselin kids are anxious to get outside and spend a night camping out. Sleeping in a tent is not exactly Kate's idea of a relaxing evening, even if it is in her own backyard, but she is determined to make it work so that her kids can have a fun campout. The kids can't wait to sleep under the stars, but Kate still has to figure out how to do things that she never thought she'd be able to do, like setting up multiple tents and starting a campfire by herself! Will the demands of outdoor camping be too much for Kate, or will a campout with eight kids prove to be surprisingly fun?
#3 - B-Ball And More
Season 4 - Episode 39 - Aired 3/23/2009
The Gosselin family goes to see the Harlem Globetrotters, but there's more in store than just amazing basketball!
#4 - Picture Perfect
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/6/2008
Good Housekeeping recently asked Jon and Kate plus their eight to be on the cover of the November issue, which proves to be more challenging than originally anticipated. This episode follows a two-day photo shoot at the Gosselins' home. With more than 35 people on the premises, how will the family handle the sudden influx of so many people? Will Good Housekeeping be able to get the perfect cover with such an active and large family as the subject?
#5 - Heading South
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2008
In this episode, Jon and Kate pack up the kids and head south for a speaking engagement and a trip to a nearby beach. Along the way, they take a few detours and look at property as they've often discussed moving somewhere warmer. Is this just wishful thinking or could their explorations lead to a big move? And how will the sextuplets handle the long car trip now that they're a little older?
#6 - Jon's Hair Raising Experience
Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/9/2008
Jon accepts an offer to have a hair transplant procedure done in California. While he and Kate are away, uncle Kevin and aunt Jodi bring their four kids to stay with the other eight at Jon and Kate's house.
#7 - Discipline
Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/2/2008
Jon and Kate talk about their parenting techniques based on their experiences for the last seven and a half years.
#8 - Cara's Day
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/14/2008
Cara chooses to get new rollerblades and go rollerblading with Daddy at a local skating rink. Will Kate join them in the fun or just watch the two of them from the sidelines?
#9 - Turning 5 and the Future
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2009
Season five begins with the sextuplets' celebrating their fifth birthday with a big party, and Jon and Kate discussing their recent controversies concerning their family in the news.
#10 - Oprah Here We Come
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/28/2008
Kate has always dreamed of meeting Oprah Winfrey, and now, not only does she get to meet her, she gets to be a guest on the show! All 10 Gosselins are packing up and heading to Chicago to meet Oprah!
#11 - Girls Day Out
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2008
Kate takes all five girls for a fun day at a paint your own pottery place, while Jon takes the boys to his gym where they learn about exercise while Jon works out
#12 - Sextuplets Turn 4
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2008
What would be an ordinary lazy Sunday in the Gosselin home is a celebratory day for the Gosselin family as they celebrate the sextuplets' fourth birthday! In this episode, Jon and Kate take the kids to a local bakery to personally decorate their very own birthday cupcakes. The only problem is Mommy and Daddy won't let them eat their special treats until after dinner! Now as four-year olds, will the sextuplets be able to exercise patience or will their love for a sweet birthday treat get the best of them?
#15 - Carpeting the House
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/17/2008
Jon and Kate have hopes and plans to one day move out of their current home into a house that is large enough for them to live in forever.So, in an effort to increase their current home's value, they decided to re-carpet most of the house in just one week
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#17 - Cooking with the Twins
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/10/2008
Since both Mady and Cara love helping Kate in the kitchen, Kate signs them up for cooking classes. But Kate chooses the wrong week to let them try out their new skills at home, because most of the family is sick with the flu.
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#20 - Winter Preparation
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2008
With winter approaching, Kate struggles to find room in the house for the kids to play. After a well thought out shopping trip and some help from handyman Jon, Kate re-organizes the entire house to give the kids more space to play.
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#22 - Kates Hires a Nanny
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/14/2008
Kate begins looking for a well-qualified nanny to take care of her 3 year old sextuplets and 7-year-old twins. While Jon stays home with all the kids, Kate hopes that after a day of interviewing she will be able to find the perfect nanny.
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Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/3/2009
With eight growing kids, the kitchen has always been a critical room in the Gosselin household. Though the family finally has the kitchen space they've long needed, they need to revamp their cabinets to maximize space and efficiency. The challenge is that Kate didn't realize that renovating the kitchen would result in being without her kitchen for almost two weeks! The thought of doing dishes in the bathtub proves too much for Kate, and she decides to trade stress for relaxation by taking the kids to the beach while Jon manages the cabinet installations. Can Kate escape stress or will the all-too-familiar challenges of parenting eight kids on the road become an obstacle once again?
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#24 - Leah and Joel
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/24/2008
Jon and Kate take Leah to "Bounce U", a place where she can tumble and jump and fall down as much as she wants. And Jon takes Joel to "Hands on House", an interactive museum where he gets to spend the day asking Dad all the questions he wants!
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Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/28/2009
After spending lots of quality time with her boys recently, Kate is now giving her three youngest girls a special day with Mommy. She takes them on a carriage ride through a small town before stopping in a traditional tea room for tea and biscuits.
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