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.

Gosselins Go West

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?

Housekeeper Hunt

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.

10 Little Pumpkins

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?

Garage Remodel

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.

Shopping for Ten

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

Pancakes and Potties

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.

Twins Turn 6

Kate plans a surprise 30th birthday, for Jon, where she announces his fabulous gift, a trip to the Florida Keys!

Jon Turns 30

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?

Sextuplets Turn 3!

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!

Gosselins Go Dutch

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!

Breakfast in Bed

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.

Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit

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.

Red, White, & Gosselin

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?

Sugar Rush

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.

A Cow Purchase

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.

Sara Snow Visits!

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?

Babies & Bedrooms

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?

A Day at the Zoo

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

Hit the Road

Cutting Room Floor

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

A Day in the Life

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.

Twins Turn 7!

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.

Kates Hires a Nanny

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!

Potty Training the Boys

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.

Winter Preparation

The Gosselin family gets a new formal picture taken with a photographer who has shot the family since the babies were 6 weeks old. But no matter who the photographer is, it?s never easy to get a perfect picture with eight kids who don?t want to sit still.

Family Photo Shoot

Jon really doesn't care for the way Kate dresses, so he takes her out for some new clothes. While the kids are home with a babysitter, Jon and Kate make an unordinary date out of an ordinary chore.

Kate's Wardrobe Makeover

The Gosselin family has had their entire life chronicled by a camera for several years. Get an exclusive look at behind the scenes of the production process and how it has affected their lives.

Behind the Scenes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

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.

Gosselin Family Christmas

Jon and Kate get an invitation to Park City, Utah for a skiing and snowboarding vacation, but packing up a family of ten for a winter vacation takes serious planning, especially since they will all be flying.

Plane Ride to Utah

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

Gosselins Go Skiing

Jon and Kate receive about 150 emails every day from viewers who need answers. How do you do laundry? Will you ever have more kids? How does Kate do her hair? So Jon and Kate are answering the funniest, oddest, and most entertaining questions.

Viewer FAQ

The volume is turning up for Jon and Kate, as Cara learns how to play the piano and Mady the violin. The twins work in unison and put their parents ears to the test as they practice for a special concert for the family.

Twins Get Musical

Since both Mady and Cara love helping Kate in the kitchen, Kate signs them up for cooking classes. But Kate chooses the wrong week to let them try out their new skills at home, because most of the family is sick with the flu.

Cooking with the Twins

Jon and Kate have hopes and plans to one day move out of their current home into a house that is large enough for them to live in forever.So, in an effort to increase their current home's value, they decided to re-carpet most of the house in just one week

Carpeting the House

Valentine's Day

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.

Color Me Gosselin

Jon and Kate take Leah to "Bounce U", a place where she can tumble and jump and fall down as much as she wants. And Jon takes Joel to "Hands on House", an interactive museum where he gets to spend the day asking Dad all the questions he wants!

Leah and Joel

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!

Hannah and Aaden

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

Alexis and Collin

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?

Cara's Day

Mady chooses to get her ears pierced, and then have a lunch alone with her parents.

Mady's Day

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.

Games Gosselins Play

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!

Oprah Here We Come

Mady and Cara are organizing a family talent show, which will showcase each Gosselin's individual creativity. Instead the kids end up putting on a fashion/dress up show.

Gosselins Take the Stage

Exceptionally organized Kate has created a "Ways to Help Mommy" chart that illustrates how each member of the family can help get the many jobs around the house done

Household Chores

After treating each of their children to a special day, Jon and Kate decide to take a special day together for themselves. The day starts with teeth whitening for both of them and ends with a romantic dinner for two at a delicious organic restaurant!

Jon & Kate's Special Day

Jon and Kate their kids to church followed by picnic in the afternoon.

Memorial Day Picnic

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

Discipline

Jon gets a hair transplant, with a specialist in L.A.

Jon's Hair Raising Experience

Jon and Kate tell the story of how they met and share some of the details of their wedding and their life before the sextuplets were born.

How We Got Here

Gosselin Family Movie Night

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.

Boys Day Out

Kate takes all five girls for a fun day at a paint your own pottery place, while Jon takes the boys to his gym where they learn about exercise while Jon works out

Girls Day Out

What would be an ordinary lazy Sunday in the Gosselin home is a celebratory day for the Gosselin family as they celebrate the sextuplets' fourth birthday! In this episode, Jon and Kate take the kids to a local bakery to personally decorate their very own birthday cupcakes. The only problem is Mommy and Daddy won't let them eat their special treats until after dinner! Now as four-year olds, will the sextuplets be able to exercise patience or will their love for a sweet birthday treat get the best of them?

Sextuplets Turn 4

The Gosselin kids are growing up quickly, and it's time they learned about their background. In this episode, Jon decides to teach his children about their heritage by cooking a delicious, traditional Korean meal for the whole family! He even takes them to the Asian Market and teaches them about Korean food as he shops for the perfect ingredients for his Grandmother's Korean recipe. Learn all about Korean food with the Gosselin kids and watch as the Gosselin kids react to this new food, which is part of their roots.

Korean Dinner

The Gosselin kids get a treat when they visit Sesame Place, and are personally greeted by Elmo, Big Bird and other furry characters from the childhood television staple, Sesame Street! In this episode, they tour the set of Elmo's World where Elmo plays with them and gives them lot of hugs and kisses. Also, the Gosselin family learns a new meaning to the phrase "Sunny Days" when the intense heat of this summer day creates the temptation for major meltdowns. How will the whole family hold up under the heat?

Embarrassing & Favorite Moments

Every child's favorite tank engine stops in for a visit in near the Gosselin household, prompting Jon and Kate to take their Thomas the Train-loving kids to see him. Jon and Kate now face the issue of trying to please differing age and gender groups. Will the girls have fun interacting with Thomas too or are trains more of boy thing? Also in this episode, Kate deals with the reality of how recognizable their family has become to the public and the newfound stress that comes from family outings like this.

Sunny Day

In this episode, Jon and Kate pack up the kids and head south for a speaking engagement and a trip to a nearby beach. Along the way, they take a few detours and look at property as they've often discussed moving somewhere warmer. Is this just wishful thinking or could their explorations lead to a big move? And how will the sextuplets handle the long car trip now that they're a little older?

All Aboard

Heading South

As part of their trip to the South, the Gosselins explore when they take several unique tours. In this episode, Jon and Kate engage the curiosity of their animal-loving children and take them on an open Jeep tour which follows the wild horses dwelling along the coastal beaches. Also in this episode, as the family climbs to the top of a real lighthouse, some family members discover a fear of heights. Who will make it to the top?

Wild Horses

On this Independence Day, Jon and Kate celebrate with yummy food, fun and fireworks. The girls get their hair braided and wrapped with colorful thread, which turns out to be more trouble than it's worth. Also in this episode, Kate and the kids make a patriotic cake that looks like the American flag to enjoy after their big seafood dinner. The kids get to play with sparklers for the first time and finish the day off with watching fireworks by a lighthouse!

Beach Trip

July 4th Celebrations

At the ripe age of four, the sextuplets wonder where they came from and how they got a start in this big world. Jon and Kate decide to show them the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where they spent their first several weeks. They meet the doctors and nurses who were there on their birthday. They'll even get to have a sleepover in the condo that Mommy and Daddy lived in during their stay in the NICU!

Kate's Labor Day

Jon and Kate decide to mix it up and go camping in their own back yard! In this episode, they must take the kids to a local sporting goods store to pick out their own sleeping bag and lantern and get enough tents for a family of ten! Everyone is ready and excited about s'mores and sleeping outdoors until the finicky weather threatens to cancel the nighttime adventure. Will rain clouds ruin the plans for marshmallow roasting and outdoor fun or will the Gosselins be able to have a true backyard campout?

Backyard Campout

After three years on camera, viewers are still full of curiosity and awe at how Jon and Kate do what they do each day. In this episode, viewers continue to flood Jon and Kate's inbox with questions about how they make life with eight kids as normal as possible. Jon and Kate sit down and go through some of the most interesting and entertaining emails that viewers have sent and answer their questions.

Sight and Sound

Jon and Kate answer e-mails from viewers who want to know such things as whether they plan to have more children and how they do the family's laundry.

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?

Picture Perfect

Mr. Mom

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?

Back to School

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.

Baseball Game with Daddy

Hawaii Here We Come

En route to Hawaii for fun and the special renewal of vows ceremony, the Gosselins touch down in San Diego, California for a few days to explore and minimize the stress of the long trip to Hawaii. Jon and Kate take the kids to Legoland, a huge theme park built around the childhood staple toy, Legos! The park is filled with exciting rides, live shows, and thematic dining. The Gosselins also embark on a safari at the nationally renowned Wild Animal Park within the San Diego Zoo. With so many animal-loving children, the Gosselins are guaranteed to have a wildlife adventure!

Legos & Safaris

After several days of travel, the Gosselins finally arrive in Hawaii, and they are ready to discover the reputed beauty of the 50th American state. The Gosselins learn about Hawaiian culture through private lei making and hula lessons, Hawaiian cooking classes and participating in a traditional Grand Luau. Additionally, the family continues to practice their new-found swimming skills when they go snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean!

Leis & Luaus

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!

For Better or Worse

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.

Yard Sale

The twins are excited when Jon and Kate give them an opportunity to be a mommy to the sextuplets for an entire day. But as they try to guide, feed, and instruct their younger siblings, they soon learn that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Can Mady and Cara work together and keep the little kids under control, or will there be chaos and meltdowns from both sides? Find out what happens when 2 eight-year-olds attempt to parent 6 four-year-olds!

It's a Book

Twins Are Mommy For A Day

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!

Giving Back

Soup & A Surprise

For years viewers have watched and marveled as Jon & Kate have raised their adorable brood. Through viewer e-mails and video uploads, hundreds of viewers have inquired about the Gosselins. Jon and Kate sit down, prepared to answer all about their family, their children, and their extraordinary life as the parents of sextuplets and twins. It's all you wanted to know and more!

All Smiles

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?

All You Wanted to Know

The New House

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?

The Big Move

After a recent move and lots of unpacking, the Gosselin kids decide to get some fresh air and get out of the house! While Kate's away in the Big Apple, Jon and the kids set out to explore and hike in the woods near their new house. With walking sticks in hand, they're off on an outdoor adventure! Will all the kids enjoy the great outdoors or will there be inevitable meltdowns?

Walk in the Woods

Jon and Kate have successfully moved themselves and their brood to a new, more spacious house. Although the big move is over, there's lots of work to be done! As they begin to transform a new house into their new home, the kids play and explore the new property. Jon and Kate also set out to choose tile for the basement, but will they be able to agree, or will this outing result in a Gosselin-sized argument?

Home Sweet Home

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?

Puppies!

The Gosselins have settled in their new home, but they head back to the old house to tie up some loose ends and prepare it to be put on the market. From moving extra boxes to meeting with the realtor, the Gosselins are ready to sell the old house. As the family visits the old house for the last time, will they find that absence makes the heart grow fonder, or that their newest house is the home they've always wanted?

Bye Old House

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?

Trip to the Vet

The Gosselins had more tears than smiles to share the first time the Gosselin family went skiing together. A year later, the Gosselin family has learned from their experiences. Jon and Cara head out to Utah to experience some more winter fun on the slopes, while Kate wisely hangs back with the rest of the clan. But how will Kate deal with taking care of seven children all on her own?

Slops, Sleds, And Sesame

The Gosselin family goes to see the Harlem Globetrotters, but there's more in store than just amazing basketball!

B-Bal And More

Season Finale: Family Outing

Kate talks with NBC's Today Show correspondent, Natalie Morales about her troubled marriage and divorce, the tabloids and paparazzi, her future and many other topics.

Kate Her Story

Turning 5 & the Future!

The Gosselin kids get help from professional baker Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes, to help them bake a cake as a surprise for Kate's birthday, while Jon is off in Utah for some skiing with friends and a tour of a facility that helps handicapped kids ski and snowboard.

Kate's Birthday Surprise

Kate and Mady spend some mother-daughter time together in San Diego, while Jon takes care of the other seven kids. Then an emergency happens with the one of little kids, that ends with a trip to the hospital.

Sun, Seashells and Scrapes

Jon & Kate Plus 8 celebrates their 100th episode with special guest Chef Emeril Lagasse who, gives the Gosselins a cooking lesson and the kids get to make their own meal.

Bam! 100th Episode

Paul Teutul, Sr., Paul Teutul, Jr. and Michael Teutul of American Chopper visit the Gosselins to help Jon make his own custom motorcyle.

Bikes & Trikes

The children are getting their own playhouses: one for Mady, one for Cara, one for the little girls and one for the boys, also Jon and Kate announce that after much discussion they will separate after 10 years of marriage.

Houses & Big Changes

A look back at the first ten years of Jon & Kate's married life and how they ended up where they are now.

The First 10 Years

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 this adorable bunch, and they are battling all odds to make sure their brood has a normal, happy childhood.

All Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

Browse all episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8

Season 1

Gosselins Go West

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2007

Housekeeper Hunt

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2007

10 Little Pumpkins

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2007

Garage Remodel

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2007

Shopping for Ten

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2007

Pancakes and Potties

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2007

Twins Turn 6

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2007

Jon Turns 30

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2007