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Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Turning 5 & the Future!
Mon, May 25, 2009 60 mins
In the Season 5 opener, Jon and Kate discuss recent controversies surrounding their family. They also celebrate the sextuplets' fifth birthdays with a huge bash.
Episode 2
Kate's Birthday Surprise
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 30 mins
The kids team up with professional baker Duff Goldman ("Ace of Cakes") to create a special surprise for Kate on her birthday.
Episode 3
Sun, Seashells and Scrapes
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 30 mins
Kate and Mady take a relaxing trip to San Diego, while Jon stays home with the rest of the brood.
Episode 4
Bam! 100th Episode
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 30 mins
Chef Emeril Lagasse visits the Gosselin home and gives the entire family cooking lessons.
Episode 5
Bikes & Trikes
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 30 mins
The guys from "American Chopper" visit the Gosselin home and built a custom bike for Jon.
Episode 6
Houses & Big Changes
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 60 mins
Jon and Kate make an announcement about their future that will impact every member of their family.
Episode 7
Episode 07
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 60 mins
Previously unseen footage of the Gosselin family's early years is featured.
Episode 8
Camping Out
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 30 mins
Kate and the kids go camping in their backyard.
Episode 9
Renovations & Vacations
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 30 mins
Jon stays home to oversee kitchen renovations while Kate and the kids head to the beach.
Episode 10
Beach & Kitchen Reveal
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 30 mins
Kate and the kids wrap up their stay in North Carolina and return home to a renovated kitchen.
Episode 11
Battleship & Barber
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 30 mins
Kate and the boys tour the USS North Carolina battleship in Wilmington, N.C. Then she brings the boys to a barbershop so they can get their hair cut.
Episode 12
Dude Ranch and Dress Up
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 60 mins
Kate and the boys experience the cowboy lifestyle during a trip to a dude ranch, while Jon and the girls have a scavenger hunt at home.
Episode 13
Movie and a Catch
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 30 mins
Kate and the kids watch a movie in their backyard. Later, Jon teaches the kids how to fish.
Episode 14
Farm to Table
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 30 mins
Kate takes the kids to visit an Amish farmer who supplies the Gosselins with produce. Then she prepares a fresh organic meal and the family has a game night.
Episode 15
Tea Party
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 30 mins
During their stay in North Carolina, Kate takes the little girls on a relaxing carriage ride, followed by lunch at the Wilmington Tea Room. Meanwhile, Cara and Mady plant a vegetable garden at home with Jon.
Episode 16
Time to Organize!
Mon, Oct 5, 2009 30 mins
An organization expert visits the Gosselin household to help Kate get some much-needed order in the basement.
Episode 17
School Days
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 30 mins
A new school year begins, and for the first time, all eight kids are heading to the classroom, leaving Kate with an empty nest.
Episode 18
Butterflies & Water Rockets
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 30 mins
Kate takes the little girls to Florida, where they visit a huge butterfly house. Meanwhile, Jon keeps the rest of the brood busy with water rockets.
Episode 19
You Ask, Kate Answers
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 60 mins
Kate responds to viewer questions.
Episode 20
Viewers' Top Moments
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 60 mins
Kate looks back at viewers' favorite moments from the series.
Episode 21
Gymnastics & Baseball
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 30 mins
Kate enrolls the kids in gymnastics class. Then, Jon takes them to a minor league baseball game.
Episode 22
Never Before Seen
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 30 mins
Previously unseen footage is presented.
Episode 23
It's a Crazy Life, But It's Our Life
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 60 mins
Jon and Kate reflect on changes in their lives and the ups and downs over the years in the series finale. Also: Kate takes the kids to a dairy farm, where they learn how to milk cows; and Jon brings the little ones to a fire station, where they help out some firefighters.