Jon & Kate Plus 8
With sextuplets and 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.
- 2007-2009
- 5 seasons
- Discovery Health
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-G
With sextuplets and 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.
Season 5 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Turning 5 & The Future!
Mon, May 25, 2009 43 mins
In the last six months, Jon and Kate have received a lot of media attention, particularly from the paparazzi. In the midst of planning and holding the sextuplets' fifth birthday party, Jon and Kate look at how their family and, in particular, their marriage has been affected and what the future holds for them, together or apart.
Episode 2
Sun, Seashells and Scrapes
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 22 mins
It's Mady's turn to spend a holiday alone with one parent, so she and Kate head to San Diego for the spa and the beach. Back at home, Jon is looking after the other 7 kids and encounters a few accidents along the way.
Episode 3
Kate's Birthday Surprise
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 22 mins
When Kate's birthday rolls around once again, she expects that she will have to bake her own birthday cake again. But then, the kids surprise her with a trip to Charm City Cakes, where each of them gets to decorate their own cake. During this day, Jon hits the slopes in Utah once again where he helps disabled kids learn how to ski down the mountains.
Episode 4
Bam! 100th Episode
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 22 mins
The Gosselins get a visit from chef Emeril Lagasse. Emeril gives the whole family a cooking lesson on how to make healthy meals for a large family.
Episode 5
Bikes & Trikes
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 22 mins
The guys from TLC's American Chopper surprise Jon and Kate with a visit. The guys take Jon back to Orange County to help him build his own motorcycle and return with a surprise for Kate.
Episode 6
Houses & Big Changes
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 44 mins
The kids get new playhouses called Crooked Houses, one each for Mady and Cara, the sextuplet boys, and the sextuplet girls. Then, after much discussion, Jon and Kate make an announcement about what they have decided to do about their marriage.
Episode 7
Jon & Kate Plus 8: The First 10 Years
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 20 mins
It's been ten years since Jon and Kate first met, and since then their lives have changed dramatically. In a look back at their time together, from Jon and Kate as a couple then, to their large family of ten now, we revisit the family's highs and lows, their milestone moments, and a sneak peak at their plans for the future.
Episode 8
Renovations & Vacations
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 22 mins
It's time for the kitchen renovations that Jon and Kate planned many months ago to begin. Feeling that she and Jon need some time apart and that the kids would be safer out of the house, Kate and the kids head to the beach to relax and to forget about the stresses of life back home.
Episode 9
Camping Out
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 22 mins
It's Kate's first time alone with the kids since she and Jon decided to separate. With her new "can do" attitude, she and all eight kids have their second backyard camp out, complete with tent, fire pit, and s'mores.
Episode 10
Beach and Kitchen Reveal
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 22 mins
With Kate and the kids still at the beach, Jon oversees the remainder of the kitchen renovations at home. While apart, Kate and Jon begin to see what life will be like for them in the future. Then Kate and the sextuplets return to the see the brand new kitchen.
Episode 11
Battleship & Barber
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 22 mins
While away in North Carolina, Kate takes the boys to explore the USS North Carolina before going to get their hair cut and finishing the day off with some ice cream. Back at home, Jon, Cara, and Mady go rock climbing, go-carting, and play in a game arcade.
Episode 12
Dude Ranch and Dress Up
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 44 mins
While Kate takes the boys to a dude ranch to becomes full-fledged cowboys, Jon goes on a scavenger hunt with the girls at home, followed by a check-up at the dentist, and a game of dress-up.
Episode 13
Movie & a Catch
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 22 mins
While Kate is at home with the kids, she organizes some fun in the pool followed by a grilled dinner and a movie on the lawn. Then, with Jon, the kids try fishing for the very first time and make their own pizzas.
Episode 14
Farm to Table
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 22 mins
Kate returns with the kids to an organic farmers market she used to visit regularly and buys fresh produce for that night's dinner. After the meal, she and kids play games together but an injury forces a late night visit to the hospital.
Episode 15
Tea Party
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 22 mins
While at the beach on vacation, Kate takes the little girls for a horse-drawn carriage ride and a tea party. At home, Jon stays with Mady Cara for their last few days of school.
Episode 16
Time to Organize!
Mon, Oct 5, 2009 22 mins
Even though the Gosselins moved into their new home a while ago, there are still many boxes that have not been unpacked. To help her sort through the accumulating mess in the basement, Kate brings in two organizational experts to decide what should goes where.
Episode 17
School Days
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 21 mins
The day that Kate has been thinking about for years is here already; the sextuplets first day of school. With eight book bags, eight lunch boxes, and eight new shoes to buy, Kate has a lot to do before she says goodbye to her eight at the bus stop.
Episode 18
Butterflies & Water Rockets
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 22 mins
Kate faces her fear of bugs when she takes the sextuplet girls on a trip to Florida to visit Butterfly World and ride in a hot air balloon. Back at home, Jon, the boys and the twins play with water rockets and water balloons.
Episode 19
You Ask, Kate Answers
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 44 mins
For the first time since she and Jon announced their separation, Kate sits down for a full length Q & A about her life with the kids. She answers every question, from "What happened to the dogs?", to "Where do you see yourself and the kids in 10 years?", all from fans and viewers of the show.
Episode 20
Viewers' Top Moments
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 44 mins
Kate takes a walk down memory lane as she revisits the viewer's top ten moments from seasons 1 through 5. Which moment was the most shocking to viewers? And which family vacation was the best?
Episode 21
Gymnastics and Baseball
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 22 mins
Kate and Jon have a limited amount of time alone with the kids these days, so they try to do as many things together as possible. Kate enrolls all the kids in gymnastics and then Jon takes them all to a baseball game.
Episode 22
Never Before Seen
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 22 mins
In the flurry of changes that occurred over the summer, lots of footage from episodes that were never made was never aired. In this episode, Kate takes a look at some moments that were left behind.
Episode 23
It's a Crazy Life, But It's Our Life
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 44 mins
In the series finale of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, the final footage of Jon and the kids at a fire station and Kate and the kids at a farm is shown. As this chapter of the Gosselin's life wraps up, Jon and Kate each discuss their plans for the future as one family.
