7.9/1012 votesLoading...#1 - Hit the Road
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2007
Jon & Kate take all 8 kids to Florida's Disney World on vacation.
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7.2/1016 votesLoading...#2 - 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.
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7.2/109 votesLoading...#3 - For Better or Worse
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 11/10/2008
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 - The New House
Season 4 Episode 31 - Aired 1/19/2009
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?
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6.8/1013 votesLoading...#5 - Puppies!
Season 4 Episode 35 - Aired 2/16/2009
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?
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6.7/1013 votesLoading...#6 - Gosselins Go Skiing
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2008
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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#7 - Yard Sale
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 11/17/2008
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.
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#8 - Soup & A Surprise
Season 4 Episode 28 - Aired 12/15/2008
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!
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6.7/109 votesLoading...#9 - The Big Move
Season 4 Episode 32 - Aired 1/26/2009
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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6.6/108 votesLoading...#10 - 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.
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6.6/1014 votesLoading...#11 - 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.
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6.5/1013 votesLoading...#12 - Discipline
Season 3 Episode 29 - Aired 6/2/2008
Jon and Kate talk about their parenting techniques based on their experiences for the last seven and a half years.
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#13 - Mr. Mom
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 10/6/2008
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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#14 - Baseball Game with Daddy
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 10/13/2008
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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6.2/1015 votesLoading...#15 - Boys Day Out
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2008
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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6.2/107 votesLoading...#16 - Trip to the Vet
Season 4 Episode 37 - Aired 3/3/2009
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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6.1/1034 votesLoading...#17 - Gosselin Family Christmas
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/18/2008
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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#18 - Back to School
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 10/13/2008
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?
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#19 - Season Finale: Family Outing
Season 4 Episode 40 - Aired 3/23/2009
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6.0/1020 votesLoading...#20 - 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.
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6.0/1016 votesLoading...#21 - 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?
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6.0/1011 votesLoading...#22 - Cutting Room Floor
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2007
Never before seen clips from the family.
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6.0/1013 votesLoading...#23 - 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.
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6.0/108 votesLoading...#24 - Alexis and Collin
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/2008
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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6.0/1012 votesLoading...#25 - Games Gosselins Play
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 4/21/2008
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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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...
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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".