8.5/101 votesLoading...#1 - Shopping for Ten
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2007
Grocery shopping for a small army is not easy when you're on a tight budget. However, thrifty Kate has now mastered this task, and we get to see how she does it. Then, we watch as Jon and Kate navigate through a crowded toy store with 8 unhappy kids.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - Gosselins Go West
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2007
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - Housekeeper Hunt
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2007
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - 10 Little Pumpkins
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2007
Kate and Jon want to make sure their eight grow up with traditions and Fall is prime time for family ritual. They take the kids to a local orchard for pumpkin and apple picking, and end the day with romping through a corn maze.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Garage Remodel
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2007
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Pancakes and Potties
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2007
Jon and Kate have a pancake breakfast. Later, it's time to potty train all 3 sextuplets girls.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Twins Turn 6
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2007
The twins turn 6 and Jon and Kate decide to take them to New York City to celebrate. The sextuplets are dropped off at family friends for the weekend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Jon Turns 30
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2007
Kate plans a surprise 30th birthday, for Jon, where she announces his fabulous gift, a trip to the Florida Keys!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Sextuplets Turn 3!
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2007
The sextuplets are turning 3 and the Gosselins are celebrating in true Gosselin style. Super-organized Kate is planning an amazing carnival-themed bash, complete with carnival games, hot dogs, popcorn, funnel cake, a clown and even ponies! How will the sextuplets react to such an extravaganza?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Gosselins Go Dutch
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2007
With all eight kids in tow, Jon and Kate visit a local amusement park, Dutch Wonderland. The sextuplets experience their first ride and learn that roller coasters may not be to everyone's taste. Throw in one twin who refuses to have a good time and the obstacles seem insurmountable. But all in all this is a successful family fun day-no small feat!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Breakfast in Bed
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2007
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!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2007
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Red, White, & Gosselin
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2007
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - Sugar Rush
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2007
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 involving everyone's favorite-chocolate! A day at Chocolate World should be a riot for the kids, but how will Jon and Kate control their sugar-saturated brood?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - A Cow Purchase
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2007
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! 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - Sara Snow Visits!
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2007
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Babies & Bedrooms
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2007
Once again, the Gosselins have outgrown their house, so it's time to renovate! They convert their attic into a new bedroom for the twins and separate the girls from the boys. Plus, no more cribs for the sextuplets-it's time for big-kid beds. How will they do being separated for the first time, and how will they adjust to their new accommodations?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - A Day at the Zoo
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2007
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Hit the Road
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2007
Jon & Kate take all 8 kids to Florida's Disney World on vacation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Cutting Room Floor
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2007
Never before seen clips from the family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - A Day in the Life
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2008
The third season premiere starts off with the twins in first grade, Jon at work and Kate at home the six.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Twins Turn 7!
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Kates Hires a Nanny
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Potty Training the Boys
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2008
After much trial and error the boys are finally using the potties! Kate takes Collin and Leah for an eye appointment while Aunt Jodi keeps the other 6 kids. It is the first outing without any diapers!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Winter Preparation
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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...
Genre:Reality
Network:Discovery Health Channel
Best Episodes Summary
"Shopping for Ten" is the best rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8". It scored 8.5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/12/2007. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Gosselins Go West".