6.2/1015 votes#1 - 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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5.5/1014 votes#2 - Girls Day Out
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2008
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
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5.4/1010 votes#3 - Sextuplets Turn 4
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2008
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?
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5.0/1013 votes#4 - Korean Dinner
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2008
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.
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- 5.8/1015 votes
#5 - Embarrassing & Favorite Moments
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2008
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?
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- 5.6/1010 votes
#6 - Sunny Day
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2008
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.
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- 5.9/1012 votes
#7 - All Aboard
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2008
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?
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- 5.3/1013 votes
#8 - Heading South
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2008
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- 5.9/1010 votes
#9 - Wild Horses
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2008
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?
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- 4.8/108 votes
#10 - Beach Trip
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/11/2008
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!
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- 5.8/1014 votes
#11 - July 4th Celebrations
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/18/2008
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!
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- 5.5/1010 votes
#12 - Kate's Labor Day
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 8/25/2008
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!
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- 3.7/1010 votes
#13 - Backyard Campout
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/1/2008
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?
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- 5.3/1011 votes
#14 - Sight and Sound
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 9/8/2008
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.
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- 4.6/1010 votes
#15 - Viewer FAQ
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 9/15/2008
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.
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- 5.4/107 votes
#16 - Picture Perfect
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2008
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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- 6.4/1012 votes
#17 - 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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- 6.1/1012 votes
#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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- 6.3/108 votes
#19 - 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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- 5.0/1014 votes
#20 - Hawaii Here We Come
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 10/20/2008
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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- 5.2/1012 votes
#21 - Legos & Safaris
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 10/27/2008
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!
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- NaN/100 votes
#22 - Leis & Luaus
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 11/3/2008
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!
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- 7.2/109 votes
#23 - 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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- 6.7/108 votes
#24 - 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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- 4.3/108 votes
#25 - It's a Book
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 11/24/2008
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!
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The Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Boys Day Out" is the best rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" season 4. It scored 6.2/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/23/2008. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Girls Day Out".