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The Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4

Every episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 23 - For Better or Worse
    7.2/10(9 votes)
    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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  2. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 28 - Soup & A Surprise
    7.0/10(8 votes)
    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!

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  3. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 31 - The New House
    7.0/10(7 votes)
    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?

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  4. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 35 - Puppies!
    6.9/10(12 votes)
    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?

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  5. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 32 - The Big Move
    6.8/10(8 votes)
    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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  6. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 24 - Yard Sale
    6.7/10(8 votes)
    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.

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  8. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 17 - Mr. Mom
    6.6/10(11 votes)
    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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  9. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 19 - Baseball Game with Daddy
    6.6/10(7 votes)
    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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  10. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 1 - Boys Day Out
    6.3/10(14 votes)
    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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  11. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 40 - Season Finale: Family Outing
    6.3/10(10 votes)
    S4:E40

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  12. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 18 - Back to School
    6.2/10(11 votes)
    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?

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  13. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 26 - Twins Are Mommy For A Day
    6.2/10(8 votes)
    S4:E26

    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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  14. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 5 - Embarrassing & Favorite Moments
    6.0/10(14 votes)
    S4:E5

    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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  15. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 7 - All Aboard
    6.0/10(11 votes)
    S4:E7

    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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  16. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 9 - Wild Horses
    6.0/10(9 votes)
    S4:E9

    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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  17. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 14 - Sight and Sound
    6.0/10(11 votes)
    S4:E14

    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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  18. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 11 - July 4th Celebrations
    5.9/10(13 votes)
    S4:E11

    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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  19. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 2 - Girls Day Out
    5.7/10(13 votes)
    S4:E2

    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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  20. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 6 - Sunny Day
    5.7/10(9 votes)
    S4:E6

    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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  21. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 12 - Kate's Labor Day
    5.7/10(9 votes)
    S4:E12

    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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  22. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 3 - Sextuplets Turn 4
    5.4/10(10 votes)
    S4:E3

    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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  23. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 8 - Heading South
    5.4/10(12 votes)
    S4:E8

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  24. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 20 - Hawaii Here We Come
    5.3/10(14 votes)
    S4:E20

    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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  25. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 21 - Legos & Safaris
    5.2/10(12 votes)
    S4:E21

    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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  26. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 4 Episode 4 - Korean Dinner
    5.1/10(12 votes)
    S4:E4

    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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"For Better or Worse" is the best rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" season 4. It scored 7.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/10/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Soup & A Surprise".