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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. Background image for Hit the Road
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Hit the Road

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for A Cow Purchase
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #2 - A Cow Purchase

    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. Background image for For Better or Worse
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #3 - For Better or Worse

    S4:E23

    After almost ten years of marriage, the Gosselin family has expanded from two to ten! Jon and Kate prove that they are more committed than ever to each other and their unique life together as parents of multiples. Kate meets with the wedding planner to finalize the special day and the rest of the family prepares for the wedding vow renewal ceremony and catches up with Jon's side of the family. You are cordially invited to attend Jon and Kate's special day in Hawaii!

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  4. Background image for The New House
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The New House

    S4:E31

    Jon and Kate have long desired to find a home that fits the needs and space of their large family. That day has finally come, and they're ready to show the new house to all eight kids for the first time! The eager Gosselin kids get to see what their soon-to-be new home looks like before moving day, but will they share the same enthusiasm for the new house as Jon and Kate?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Puppies!
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Puppies!

    S4:E35

    Now that the Gosselins live in a more spacious home, Jon and Kate have agreed that it's time to expand their already large family. To the delight of the Gosselin children, the whole family sets out to get two new puppies! While the kids enjoy playing with the newest family members, how will Kate handle the additional stress that comes with raising new puppies?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Gosselins Go Skiing
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Gosselins Go Skiing

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Yard Sale
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Yard Sale

    S4:E24

    When the Gosselins expanded from a family of four to a family of ten, it's no surprise that the amount of stuff they needed multiplied as well. Jon and Kate have realized how much they've accumulated over the last four years and have decided it's time to clean house and hold a Gosselin-sized yard sale! From strollers to toys to clothes and shoes, Jon and Kate aim to sell everything and give all the proceeds to a charitable cause, since so much was given to them.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Soup & A Surprise
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Soup & A Surprise

    S4:E28

    With such a large family, Jon and Kate always plan for ways to save money and time. Kate often sets aside a whole day to make multiple meals that she can freeze and use in the future. On this day, she plans to make lots of soup for the upcoming winter season, but the day doesn't quite go as she expected. Additionally, Jon and Kate have some exciting news to share with the kids that will affect the whole family!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for The Big Move
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Big Move

    S4:E32

    It's the day Jon and Kate have been anticipating - Moving Day! After lots of planning and preparation, the Gosselin clan finally packs up and moves to a more spacious home. Jon and Kate say goodbye to the house where their children spent most of their young lives, and the family embarks on a new chapter of life. But they must first get there. Can they pull off such a large move with little conflict, or will the immensity of moving a family of ten, increase the usual stress and frustration associated with moving?

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  11. Background image for A Day in the Life
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - A Day in the Life

    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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  12. Background image for Kates Hires a Nanny
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Kates Hires a Nanny

    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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  13. Background image for Discipline
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Discipline

    S3:E29

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Mr. Mom
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Mr. Mom

    S4:E17

    When Kate heads out of town for a few days, Jon must carry the load for the both of them! Acting as two parents, Jon finds himself challenged by things that he never considered before such as how to get eight kids to school on time! While Kate's away, Jon gets to do things his way, but will he be able to survive without Kate's help or will he come out of this experience with a new-found appreciation for his wife?

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  15. Background image for Baseball Game with Daddy
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Baseball Game with Daddy

    S4:E19

    Jon and Kate are heading west, far west, and they're bringing all eight kids along to see the beauty of Hawaii and to be a part of their vow renewal! But before they leave for the land of sun, there's much to be done! The couple must prepare for the farthest trip West their family has ever taken. In addition to packing for a family ten, Kate must also find the perfect dress for the renewal of vows ceremony.

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  16. Background image for Boys Day Out
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Boys Day Out

    S4:E1

    Jon takes the boys golfing for a boys day out, while the twins are in school and Kate takes the little girls grocery shopping to buy ingredients for a special snack, Monkey Munch.

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  17. Background image for Trip to the Vet
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Trip to the Vet

    S4:E37

    The Gosselin German Shepherd puppies, Nala and Shooka, are growing rapidly. Though they hardly resemble puppies anymore, they're still as curious as can be! But too much curiosity causes an unexpected visit to the vet for one of them. How will the family handle this scare with one of the new family members?

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  18. Background image for Gosselin Family Christmas
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #17 - Gosselin Family Christmas

    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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  19. Background image for Back to School
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Back to School

    S4:E18

    After a fun-filled summer, the Gosselins are back to normal life. As usual, Jon and Kate prepare for the twins to head back to school, but this year they also must prepare as the sextuplets start their first year of pre-school! There's lots to do as they ready all eight kids to head to school for the first time in Gosselin history! Will Jon and Kate be able to keep up with all there is to be done?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Season Finale: Family Outing
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Season Finale: Family Outing

    S4:E40

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  21. Background image for Gosselins Go West
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Gosselins Go West

    S1:E1

    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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  22. Background image for A Day at the Zoo
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #21 - A Day at the Zoo

    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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  23. Background image for Cutting Room Floor
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Cutting Room Floor

    S2:E12

    Never before seen clips from the family.

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  24. Background image for Winter Preparation
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Winter Preparation

    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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  25. Background image for Alexis and Collin
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Alexis and Collin

    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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  26. Background image for Games Gosselins Play
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Games Gosselins Play

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Hit the Road" is the best rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8". It scored 7.8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/10/2007. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Cow Purchase".