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The Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

Every episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8!

The Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

With a set of twins AND a set of sextuplets, the Gosselins are hardly your typical American family! Jon and Kate are the parents of...

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  1. 7.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Hit the Road

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    S2:E11

    Jon & Kate take all 8 kids to Florida's Disney World on vacation.

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  2. 7.2/10(16 votes)

    #2 - A Cow Purchase

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    S2:E7

    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! And to show the kids exactly where their food comes from, Jon and Kate take them to Natural Acres, a nearby organic farm, for a field trip like no other.

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  3. 6.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Gosselins Go Skiing

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    S3:E11

    Following the Gosselins' Plane Ride to Utah.. we see what happens during their trip and yes, Jon did get to ski.

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  4. 6.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - A Day in the Life

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    S3:E1

    The third season premiere starts off with the twins in first grade, Jon at work and Kate at home the six.

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  5. 6.6/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Kates Hires a Nanny

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    S3:E3

    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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  6. 6.5/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Discipline

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    S3:E29

    Jon and Kate talk about their parenting techniques based on their experiences for the last seven and a half years.

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  8. 6.1/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Gosselin Family Christmas

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    S3:E9

    How do Jon and Kate manage Christmas with 8 kids? Well, their holiday season begins with Christmas caroling! After baking cookies together as a family, all 10 Gosselins get dressed up in their holiday outfits and visit special friends who have helped them.

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  9. 6.0/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Gosselins Go West

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    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.

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  10. 6.0/10(16 votes)

    #9 - A Day at the Zoo

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    S2:E10

    It's a Gosselin day at the zoo! Sure, Jon and Kate feel like their life is a already zoo, but the kids are excited to learn they're off to Pittsburgh to see zebras, elephants, polar bears and who knows what else. But it will be a long day away from home for the family... how will everyone hold up without naps?

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  11. 6.0/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Cutting Room Floor

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    Never before seen clips from the family.

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  12. 6.0/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Winter Preparation

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    S3:E5

    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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  13. 6.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Alexis and Collin

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    S3:E20

    Jon and Kate take Alexis to a reptile museum where she gets to spend time with and pet real live alligators. Her favorite! Then, Jon takes Collin, who is fascinated by trains to the Strasburg Train Museum

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  14. 6.0/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Games Gosselins Play

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    S3:E23

    Cara and Maddy narrate this episode, in which they show viewers games that the family play together, with the twins in the lead for most games.

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  15. 5.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Cara's Day

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    S3:E21

    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?

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  16. 5.8/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Housekeeper Hunt

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    S1:E2

    In this episode, having reached her limit, Kate decides it might be time to get some cleaning assistance. Will Kate be able to find someone to meet her high cleanliness standards?

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  17. 5.8/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Pancakes and Potties

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    S1:E6

    Jon and Kate have a pancake breakfast. Later, it's time to potty train all 3 sextuplets girls.

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  18. 5.8/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Red, White, & Gosselin

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    July Fourth is the Gosselins' favorite summer holiday. Starting with a local parade, followed by a picnic lunch and finally some time in the pool, this day is sure to be packed with fun ... until the weather decides to not cooperate and puts a chilly damper on the activities.

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  19. 5.8/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Twins Turn 7!

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    S3:E2

    While the twins are in school, Jon and Kate prepare for the girls' seventh birthday party which includes a special dinner out and family celebration at home. Watch as they manage the stress of catering to two unique personalities on their shared birthday.

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  20. 5.8/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Oprah Here We Come

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    S3:E24

    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!

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  21. 5.7/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Garage Remodel

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    Jon and Kate decide on remodeling the garage. The garage remodel is going smoothly until Kate brings the kids out into the garage. Will Jon finish the garage?

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  22. 5.7/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Sara Snow Visits!

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    S2:E8

    Two of Discovery Health's most entertaining women are teaming up! Courageous mother of twins and sextuplets Kate Gosselin is getting the chance to meet one of her idols, green living expert Sara Snow. Kate, who realizes the importance of cooking and eating organically, is constantly looking for new ways to do this in an economical way. A family of 10 can leave a lot of environmental footprints, but with Sara Snow's help, the Gosselin family will be able to limit their energy consumption, reduce their waste, eat better and live healthier.

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  23. 5.7/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Color Me Gosselin

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    S3:E17

    Winter time is not fun when you have 8 kids in a cramped house looking for things to do. In an effort to get everyone out of the house doing something fun, they take all the kids to visit the Crayola Factory, where they learn how Crayons are made.

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  24. 5.7/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Hannah and Aaden

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    Jon and Kate take Hannah for a horseback riding lesson, and Jon takes Aaden to a dairy farm, where he gets to see where milk comes from and even gets to pet a calf!

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  25. 5.6/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit

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    Even adults don't like going to the dentist. So 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 meltdown.

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  26. 5.5/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Breakfast in Bed

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    Mother's Day is here, which means that Jon and the kids work together to give Kate a much-deserved break. Jon prepares a luxurious breakfast in bed while trying to keep the kids from waking their sleeping mom. Kate's pampering continues with a pedicure at the spa. If only Mother's Day came around more often!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hit the Road" is the best rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8". It scored 7.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/10/2007. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Cow Purchase".