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Jon & Kate Plus 8 Episode Guide

Surviving Sextuplets and Twins

First aired: Sep/13/2006

A re-airing of the special which introduced us to the Gosselin family, Jon and Kate, along with their sextuplet newborns and 3-year old twin daughters, living in their Pennsylvania home.



1 :01x01 - 10 Little Pumpkins

First aired: Apr/23/2007

Debut: Chronicling life with the Gosselins, a Pennsylvania family with 2-year-old sextuplets and 6-year-old twins. First up: Jon and Kate take the kids to an orchard for pumpkin and apple picking, and end the day in a corn maze.



Sextuplets and Twins: One Year Later

First aired: Apr/16/2007

An update on Jon and Kate Gosselin and their eight children finds the twins in kindergarten, the sextuplets turning 2, and Kate getting a post-pregnancy tummy tuck.



2 :01x02 - Housekeeper Hunt

First aired: Apr/23/2007

Kate decides to get some cleaning assistance, but must find someone that meets her high cleanliness standards.



3 :01x03 - Gosselins Go West

First aired: Apr/30/2007

When a church in California asks the Gosselins to speak to their congregation, Jon and Kate jump at the chance to get out of Pennsylvania. But the logistics of a cross country trip, from drafting a will to packing up all eight kids, proves challenging.



4 :01x04 - Garage Makeover

First aired: Apr/30/2007

Jon spends an entire Saturday installing shelving in the family's garage with help of his brother-in-law; Kate uses her organization skills to instruct Jon on where everything should go.



5 :01x05 - Twins Turn 6

First aired: May/07/2007

Jon and Kate take the children to Hershey Medical Center for the NICU reunion, and the twins get a special trip to the American Girl store in New York for their sixth birthday.



6 :01x06 - Shopping for Ten

First aired: May/07/2007

Kate must deal with the kids and grocery shopping on a tight budget. Also, John and Kate must navigate a through a toy store with 8 unhappy children in tow.



7 :01x07 - Pancakes and Potties

First aired: May/14/2007

Kate attempts to toilet train the three sextuplet girls and finds it very challenging, but succeeds enough for an accident-free road trip.



8 :01x08 - Jon Turns 30

First aired: May/14/2007

Jon's 30th birthday is approaching and Kate has a surprise planned: a trip to the Florida Keys.



Hit the Road

First aired: Dec/10/2007

The 10 Gosselins head south to Walt Disney World, a trip that takes more than 15 hours to travel through seven states.



Cutting Room Floor

First aired: Dec/17/2007

A look at previous unaired footage, including a trip to the beach with the sextuplets for the first time.



9 :02x01 - Sextuplets Turn 3!

First aired: Oct/02/2007

As the second season begins, the sextuplets celebrate their third birthday with a carnival-themed party, complete with games, hot dogs, popcorn, funnel cake, a clown and ponies.



10 :02x02 - Breakfast in Bed

First aired: Oct/22/2007

Mother's Day is here which means that Jon and the kids work together to give Kate a much deserved break. Kate's pampering continues with a pedicure at the spa.



11 :02x03 - Gosselins Go Dutch

First aired: Oct/22/2007

With all eight kids in tow, Jon and Kate visit the local amusement park, Dutch Wonderland. The sextuplets experience their first ride and learn that roller coasters may not be everyone's taste.



12 :02x04 - Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit

First aired: Oct/29/2007

Major drama is expected when all the Gosselin kids spend the afternoon getting their teeth examined. The sextuplets react incredibly well until the bravest of the group has a total melt down.



13 :02x05 - Red, White, & Gosselin

First aired: Oct/29/2007

The Gosselins spend their Fourth of July by attending a parade, enjoying a picnic lunch and swimming in a pool.



14 :02x06 - Sugar Rush

First aired: Nov/05/2007

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, a day at Chocolate World should be a riot for the kids but how will Jon and Kate control their sugar saturated brood.



15 :02x07 - A Cow Purchase

First aired: Nov/12/2007

We know the Gosselins like to buy things in bulk, so it makes sense that when they want to buy beef, they go buy half a cow! Jon and Kate take the kids to Natural Acres, a nearby organic farm.



16 :02x08 - Sara Snow Visits!

First aired: Nov/12/2007

Kate is getting the chance to meet Green Living Expert, Sara Snow, the host of Discovery Health's "Get Fresh with Sara Snow." With her help, the Gosselin family will be able to limit their energy consumption, eat better, and live healthier!



17 :02x09 - Babies & Bedrooms (1)

First aired: Nov/19/2007

Once again, the Gosselins have outgrown their house, so it's time to renovate! They convert the attic into a new room for the twins and shop for six big beds since the sextuplets have outgrown their cribs.



18 :02x10 - Babies & Bedrooms (2)

First aired: Nov/19/2007



Gosselins Go Skiing

First aired: Mar/03/2008

The Gosselins take their first ski vacation, traveling to Park City, Utah, where the kids go to ski school, Jon tries snowboarding and Kate relaxes at the spa.



19 :03x01 - Trip to the Zoo

First aired: Jan/07/2008

A trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo, where the kids see zebras, elephants and polar bears.



20 :03x02 - Day in the Life

First aired: Jan/07/2008

The twins start first grade, leaving Kate at home with just the sextuplets.



21 :03x03 - Twins Turn 7!

First aired: Jan/14/2008

Jon and Kate try to cater to two unique personalities for the girls' 7th birthday celebration.



22 :03x04 - Kate Hires a Nanny

First aired: Jan/14/2008

Kate hopes she can find a well-qualified nanny to take care of the sextuplets and twins.



23 :03x05 - Potty Training the Boys

First aired: Jan/21/2008

The boys are finally using the potties; Kate takes Collin and Leah for an eye appointment.



24 :03x06 - Winter Preparation

First aired: Jan/21/2008

Jon and Kate reorganize the entire house to give the kids more space to play.



25 :03x07 - Family Photo Shoot

First aired: Jan/28/2008

The Gosselins have returned to the photographer they have used since the babies were only 6 weeks old, for a new formal picture, but the children do not seem to want to cooperate this time around.



26 :03x08 - Kate's Wardrobe Makeover

First aired: Feb/04/2008

While the kids are home with a babysitter, Jon and Kate make a date out of shopping for clothes to update her wardrobe.



27 :03x09 - Behind the Scenes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

First aired: Feb/11/2008

Examining how the series is made and its impact on the Gosselins' family life.



28 :03x10 - Gosselin Family Christmas

First aired: Feb/18/2008

The Gosselins invite you in for a family Christmas, complete with caroling and dressing up to visit those who have been special to the family.



29 :03x11 - Viewer FAQ

First aired: Feb/25/2008

Jon and Kate share some viewer mail and answer such questions as whether they plan on having anymore children.



30 :03x12 - Plane Trip to Utah

First aired: Feb/25/2008

Jon and Kate receive a challenge when they get an invitation for a ski and snowboard vacation at Park City, Utah, but must travel by plane with eight small children.



31 :03x13 - Twins Get Musical

First aired: Mar/10/2008

As the twins begin taking music lessons, the noise level in the home increases, with Cara learning the piano and Madelyn the violin, as they practice for a planned concert for the family.



32 :03x14 - Cooking with the Twins

First aired: Mar/10/2008

Kate registers the twins for lessons as they have shown an interest in cooking. But with most of the family down with the flu, the first week of practice is a matter of bad timing.



33 :03x15 - Carpeting the House

First aired: Mar/17/2008

Jon and Kate try to increase their current home's value by installing new carpet in most of the house in just one week.



34 :03x16 - Valentine's Day

First aired: Mar/17/2008

Kate decorates the house on Valentine's Day eve so the kids will have surprises waiting for them when they wake up.



35 :03x17 - Color Me Gosselin

First aired: Mar/24/2008

To break the winter tension of having eight kids in a small house looking for things to do, a family trip is organized to visit the Crayola Factory in Easton, Pa., where they learn how crayons are made.



36 :03x18 - Leah and Joel

First aired: Mar/24/2008

Jon and Kate take Leah, the smallest of the sextuplets, to an indoor play center where she can safely tumble, jump and fall down as much as she wants; Jon takes Joel to an interactive museum.



37 :03x19 - Aaden and Hannah

First aired: Mar/31/2008

Jon and Kate take Hannah horseback riding; Jon takes Aaden to a dairy farm, where he learns about milk and pets a calf.



38 :03x20 - Alexis and Collin

First aired: Mar/31/2008

Jon and Kate take Alexis to a reptile museum where she pets alligators; Jon takes train buff Collin to the Strasburg Train Museum.



39 :03x21 - Cara's Day

First aired: Apr/14/2008

Cara gets new rollerblades and goes to a skating rink with Jon to try them out.



40 :03x22 - Mady's Day

First aired: Apr/14/2008

For Mady's special day, she wants to go to have her ears pierced and then go out to lunch with her parents.



41 :03x23 - Games Gosselins Play

First aired: Apr/21/2008

In an episode narrated by Mady and Cara, the twins describe all the games the family plays together.



42 :03x24 - Oprah Here We Come

First aired: Apr/28/2008

The Gosselins appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," but first have to pack up and travel to Chicago.



43 :03x25 - Household Chores

First aired: May/05/2008

Kate creates a chart showing how each family member can help with jobs around the house, and begins incorporating the tips she received from Sara Snow.



44 :03x26 - Gosselins Take the Stage

First aired: May/12/2008

Mady and Cara want to stage a family talent show and wants everyone to perform, even Jon and Kate, who are prepared since they have been taking dance lessons.



45 :03x27 - Jon & Kate's Special Day

First aired: May/19/2008

After providing each child a special day, Jon and Kate decide it's time to do the same for themselves, including a romantic dinner for two at an organic restaurant



46 :03x28 - Memorial Day Picnic

First aired: May/26/2008

Jon and Kate plan an all-day trip for the family.



47 :03x29 - Discipline

First aired: Jun/02/2008

Jon and Kate offer parenting tips and review their experiences with disciplining and controlling eight children.



48 :03x30 - Jon's Hair Raising Experience

First aired: Jul/09/2008

Jon decides to accept the offer from a Los Angeles hair-transplant specialist, who will perform the procedure on him.



49 :04x01 - Boys' Day Out

First aired: Jun/23/2008

Jon takes the boys for a day on a golf course, while Kate brings the girls grocery shopping.



50 :04x02 - Girls Day Out

First aired: Jun/30/2008

Kate takes the girls out for a day together at a pottery-painting studio. Meanwhile, Jon takes the boys to the gym for some manly exercising.



51 :04x03 - Sextuplets Turn 4

First aired: Jul/07/2008

The sextuplets are turning four and Jon and Kate are taking them to a bakery where they will be allowed to decorate a birthday cupcake in any manner they wish, as long as they don't eat it until after dinner....and patience is something they have yet to learn.



52 :04x04 - Korean Dinner

First aired: Jul/14/2008

Jon gives the kids some information of their Korean heritage by cooking a traditional meal for the family, which is met by all kinds of reactions, both good and bad.



53 :04x05 - Embarrassing & Favorite Moments

First aired: Jul/21/2008

A look at bloopers, blunders and unaired footage from the series.



54 :04x06 - Sunny Day

First aired: Jul/28/2008

The Gosselins head to Langhorne, Pa. to visit the Sesame Place, where they meet Big Bird and Elmo, and take a tour of the set of "Elmo's World."



55 :04x07 - All Aboard

First aired: Aug/04/2008

The Gosselins head to Strasburg Railroad near their home in Pennsylvania, to take a train ride pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine.



56 :04x08 - Heading South

First aired: Aug/11/2008

Since Jon and Kate are headed South for a speaking engagement, they decide to combine it with a day at the beach. All packed for the trip, hopefully the sextuplets can endure a long car ride.



57 :04x09 - Wild Horses

First aired: Aug/11/2008

Jon and Kate take a ride in a Jeep with the kids to track wild horses along the beach. Later, they discover one of them is afraid of heights as they climb up a lighthouse.



58 :04x10 - Beach Trip

First aired: Aug/18/2008

Jon and Kate hope their latest trip to the beach goes better than their previous one when the twins were 3-years old, and the temperature was too cold and windy.



59 :04x11 - July 4th Celebrations

First aired: Aug/25/2008

The Gosselins Fourth of July celebration includes the kids first experience with sparklers and viewing the fireworks by a lighthouse.



60 :04x12 - Kate's Labor Day

First aired: Sep/01/2008

The sextuplets are inquisitive about where they came from, so Jon and Kate bring them to the hospital where they were born and the intensive-care unit where they spent some time.



61 :04x13 - Backyard Campout

First aired: Sep/08/2008

Jon and Kate make plans to give the kids an overnight camp out, that is if the weather will cooperate.



62 :04x14 - Sight and Sound

First aired: Sep/15/2008

The Gosselins head to Straburg, Pa. for a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre, to see an interactive play depicting the story of Adam and Eve.



63 :04x16 - Picture Perfect

First aired: Oct/06/2008

More than 35 people have crowded inside the Gosselins house to take a photograph of the family for the cover of "Good Housekeeping," making it quite a challenge.



64 :04x17 - Mr. Mom

First aired: Oct/13/2008

While Kate is away for a few days, Jon has the run of the roost.



65 :04x18 - Back to School

First aired: Oct/13/2008

The first day of preschool is approaching for he sextuplets and Mady and Cara start the second grade, making the Gosselin household extremely busy.



66 :04x19 - Baseball Game With Daddy

First aired: Oct/20/2008

Jon takes Cara and the boys to Philadelphia for a Phillies baseball game. Later, they are allowed to run around on the field and around the bases, plus meet the Phillie Phanatic.



67 :04x20 - Hawaii Here We Come

First aired: Oct/27/2008

The Gosselins have decided to go to hawaii where they will renew their wedding vows. Kate is left in charge of packing for a family of 10, plus must find herself a perfect dress for the vow-renewal ceremony.



68 :04x21 - Legos & Safaris

First aired: Nov/03/2008

On their way to Hawaii to renew their wedding vows, the Gosselins make a stop over to San Diego where they will visit Legoland and the San Diego Zoo.



69 :04x22 - Leis & Luaus

First aired: Nov/10/2008

It's taken several long days but the Gosselins have finally arrived in Hawaii. After a day of soaking in all the region has to offer, including hula lessons, cooking classes and snorkeling, they sit down for a traditional luau feast.



70 :04x23 - For Better or Worse

First aired: Nov/17/2008

Jon and Kate renew their wedding vows in a Hawaiian ceremony.



71 :04x24 - Yard Sale

First aired: Nov/24/2008

It's time to clean out the house and then get rid of the stuff by holding a garage sale.



72 :04x25 - It's a Book!

First aired: Dec/01/2008

The family is off to New York City to kick off a promotional event for Jon and Kate's book, "Multiple Blessings."



73 :04x26 - Twins are Mommy for a Day

First aired: Dec/08/2008

Kate allows the twins, Cara and Mady, to be mommy-for-a-day, and get a sense of how hard it is to take care for children.



74 :04x27 - Giving Back

First aired: Dec/15/2008

Jon and Kate feel like their lives have been blessed and want to show their appreciation by giving away holiday gifts to children at the hospital.



75 :04x28 - Soup and a Surprise

First aired: Jan/05/2009

Kate's attempt of creating her own soup for the winter delivers unexpected results.



76 :04x29 - All Smiles

First aired: Jan/12/2009

The sextuplets are taken for their checkup at the dentist, while Mady and Cara are taken to the orthodontist to see if they will be needing braces.



77 :04x30 - All You Wanted to Know

First aired: Jan/19/2009

A special request as Jon and Kate answer viewers mail about their family.



78 :04x31 - The New House

First aired: Jan/26/2009

Jon and Kate take their kids to the new home for a viewing of where they will be living.



79 :04x32 - Big Move

First aired: Feb/02/2009

The Gosselins make their move to a much larger home.



80 :04x33 - Walk in the Woods

First aired: Feb/09/2009

While Kate is off to New York City, Jon becomes adventurous and takes the kids exploring around the woods near their home.



81 :04x34 - Home Sweet Home

First aired: Feb/16/2009

The Gosselins make the big move into their new home, which is still in need of some more work.



82 :04x35 - Puppies!

First aired: Feb/23/2009

Jon and Kate decide the family needs a couple of additional mouths to feed and adopt a pair of puppies.



83 :04x36 - Bye Old House

First aired: Mar/02/2009

It's back to the old house for one last time for the Gosselins as they tie up some loose ends.



84 :04x37 - Trip to the Vet

First aired: Mar/09/2009

Curiosity causes one of the new puppies to take a trip to the vet.



85 :04x38 - Slopes, Sleds and Sesame

First aired: Mar/16/2009

Jon and Cara head to Utah for a ski vacation, while Kate remains at home withe the rest of the family, who were a bit traumatized by the last ski trip with their tears and tantrums.



86 :04x39 - B-Ball & More

First aired: Mar/23/2009

The Gosselins take a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters in action.



87 :04x40 - Family Outing

First aired: Mar/23/2009

The Gosselins take a trip to the Philadelphia Please Touch Museum, where the kids are encouraged to play with the interactive exhibits.



Gosselins Go Green

First aired: Apr/19/2009

Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, helps the Gosslins' home become eco-friendly.



Kate: Her Story

First aired: Nov/02/2009

Natalie Morales interviews Kate Gosselin as she discusses the end of her marriage and her successful reality TV show.



97 :05x01 - Turning 5 & the Future!

First aired: May/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.



98 :05x02 - Kate's Birthday Surprise

First aired: Jun/01/2009

Kate receives a special surprise on her birthday when the kids team up with professional baker Duff Goldman.



99 :05x03 - Sun, Seashells and Scrapes

First aired: Jun/01/2009

Jon watches the kids as Kate brings Mady along to San Diego for a relaxing trip.



100 :05x04 - Bam! 100th Episode

First aired: Jun/08/2009

The Gosselin home receives a visit from Emil Lagasse, who gives them a lesson in cooking.



101 :05x05 - Bikes & Trikes

First aired: Jun/15/2009

The Tuettul's from American Chopper arrive at Jon and Kate's home to get ideas of building Jon a custom bike.



102 :05x06 - Houses & Big Changes

First aired: Jun/22/2009

Jon and Kate make a big announcement concerning their future together which will leave an impact on each family member.



103 :05x07 - The First 10 Years

First aired: Jun/29/2009

A look at previously unaired footage from the first 10 years of the Gosslin's life together.



104 :05x08 - Renovations & Vacations

First aired: Aug/03/2009

Kate heads to the beach with the kids as Jon stays behind to oversee the kitchen renovations.



105 :05x09 - Camping Out

First aired: Aug/03/2009

Kate spends a night in the backyard camping with the kids.



106 :05x10 - Beach & Kitchen Reveal

First aired: Aug/10/2009

Kate and the kids finish up their trip to North Carolina, and return to find a newly renovated kitchen.



107 :05x11 - Battleship & Barber

First aired: Aug/17/2009

Kate takes the boys on a trip to tour the USS North Carolina battleship in Wilmington, N.C. Then she takes the kids to a barbershop for a haircut.



108 :05x12 - Dude Ranch and Dress Up

First aired: Aug/31/2009

Kate takes the boys to a real dude ranch so they can experience the lifestyle of a cowboy. Meanwhile at home, Jon has the girls work on a scavenger hunt.



109 :05x13 - Movie and a Catch

First aired: Sep/14/2009

Kate decides to have another movie night with the kids, but this time it'll be shown outdoors in their backyard. During Jon's opportunity for a day with the kids, he decides to teach them how to fish.



110 :05x14 - Farm to Table

First aired: Sep/21/2009

Kate brings the children to visit an Amish farmer and friend who helps them out by supplying the family with with fresh produce. After enjoying an organic meal, it's family game night time.



111 :05x15 - Tea Party

First aired: Sep/28/2009

Kate and the girls take a a carriage ride, followed by a visit to a tearoom.



112 :05x16 - Time to Organize

First aired: Oct/05/2009



113 :05x17 - School Days

First aired: Oct/12/2009

With all eight children heading off to school, Kate must deal with an empty nest.



114 :05x18 - Butterflies & Water Rockets

First aired: Oct/19/2009

Kate takes the girls to Florida for a trip and explores the world's largest butterfly house. Jon takes the boys to launch water rockets.



115 :05x19 - You Ask, Kate Answers

First aired: Oct/26/2009



117 :05x20 - Viewers' Top Moments

First aired: Nov/09/2009



118 :05x21 - Gymnastics & Baseball

First aired: Nov/16/2009



119 :05x22 - Never Before Seen

First aired: Nov/16/2009



120 :05x23 - It's a Crazy Life, But it's Our Life

First aired: Nov/23/2009