The BEST episodes of Kate Plus 8
Every episode of Kate Plus 8 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kate Plus 8!
Kate returns with the kids! Join Kate and the kids on new adventures - from activities at home to exciting field trips, experience all the fun with the family.
#1 - School Time!
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2010
The Gosselin kids are ready to head back to school and this year the sextuplets are going to kindergarten! They gather all of the needed supplies like uniforms and tennis shoes and even get back to school hair cuts.
#2 - 6th Birthday Surprise
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2010
Another year has flown by for Kate and her adorable kids. The little ones are turning six, and Kate's planning a special birthday filled with exciting celebrations. Will she be able to keep it a surprise or will she crack under the pressure?
#3 - Inside Kate's World
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2010
Spouting the mantra of "Kate Clean Slate," the newly single Kate Gosselin has already become a new woman in a matter of months. In this episode, see a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily life of Kate Gosselin.
#4 - Home Roost
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2010
The Gosselin family gets even bigger when Kate decides to get chickens for the family. While Kate is most excited by the prospect of daily organic eggs, the kids anxiously anticipate the arrival of their new feathery friends.
#5 - The Big Apple
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2010
Kate and the kids are traveling to the Big Apple - by train! The Gosselin family has visited New York City before, but never like this. The family experiences new and exciting things throughout the city, from Chinatown to Times Square.
#6 - Pirates, Kites, and Turtles. Oh My!
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2010
Following Gosselin family tradition, Kate and the kids head to the beach to soak up the sun, but when inevitable meltdowns happen over room assignments, can Kate keep the kids smiling?
#7 - A Rough Ride
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2010
Mady and Cara tackle the waves by taking a surf lesson, but will Kate join in on the fun? Later the Gosselin family heads out to sea for some good deep sea fishing, but will the waters cause everyone to be too sick to fish?
#8 - Blind Date
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2016
Kate goes to New York when she gets set up on a blind date, which includes a fancy dinner and a helicopter ride. Back at home, Mady and Cara find things to do to keep their younger siblings busy.
#9 - School's Out!
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2015
School is out and the Gosselin's are heading to Florida for some beach time! The kids enjoy the waves, and will they be able to use teamwork and get out of an escape room in time? Kate cooks the family a traditional Korean BBQ dinner and talks heritage.
#10 - School Prep
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2016
The end of summer means it's time for the kids to go back to school, so Kate takes them shopping for clothes and supplies, and they all work together on one more seasonal project.
#11 - Deck Party
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2016
Kate throws a party to celebrate the completion of her new deck. Also: Kate and girls enjoy a day at the spa; and the boys learn magic tricks.
#12 - Green Thumb Gosselins
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/29/2015
The Gosselins do landscaping as one their summer projects, but they also take time for lemonade, yoga and an unexpected burial.
#13 - Birthday #11
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/2015
#14 - The BIG Four Oh!
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/2015
#15 - What's Old Is New
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2015
Kate takes Mady antiquing to find some deals on vintage items. Meanwhile, the family takes a trip to the Land of Little Horses in Gettysburg, Pa.; and Kate judges the kids' cooking competition.
#17 - Mother's Day Surprise
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2015
A Mother's Day breakfast is organized by Cara and Mady, so Kate is banned from the kitchen and is completely in the dark about what's going on. Also: Kate reflects on her time as a mother.
#18 - Six Teenagers!
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2017
The sextuplets celebrate their 13th birthday, outdoor style, with the girls being pampered and the boys roughing it; Kate reflects on past birthdays and looks ahead to having eight teenagers under one roof.
#19 - Kate's Advice
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/26/2016
Kate watches her younger self in clips from previous seasons and discusses her evolution as a mother and a person.
#20 - Sextuplets Turn 12!
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2016
Kate creates a scavenger hunt for the sextuplets' 12th birthday, and the boys and girls split into teams to find clues.
#21 - New Orleans, Here We Come!
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2016
The Gosselins enjoy the food and culture of New Orleans while also learning some Southern etiquette along the way.
#22 - Puppies & Poconos
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2016
Competition, chaos and family fun abound when Kate and the kids take on archery tag, tubing and new puppies in the Poconos.
#23 - Gosselins in Space
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/20/2016
#24 - 10 Year Anniversary
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2016
Kate looks back 10 years to when their first television special aired and compares then to now. The challenges are different, but the memories are just as rewarding.
#25 - Beach Time!
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/2016
A trip to an Alabama beach includes kayaking, parasailing and a Segway tour. Later, the family trains their puppies at home.