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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 Worst Episode
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    Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 1 - Gosselins Go West
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    #1 - 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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  2. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 2 - Housekeeper Hunt
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    #2 - Housekeeper Hunt

    S1:E2

    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?

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  3. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 3 - 10 Little Pumpkins
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    #3 - 10 Little Pumpkins

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 4 - Garage Remodel
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    #4 - Garage Remodel

    S1:E4

    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?

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  5. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 6 - Pancakes and Potties
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    #5 - Pancakes and Potties

    S1:E6

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

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  6. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 7 - Twins Turn 6
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    #6 - Twins Turn 6

    S1:E7

    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.

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  7. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 1 Episode 8 - Jon Turns 30
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    #7 - Jon Turns 30

    S1:E8

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

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  8. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 1 - Sextuplets Turn 3!
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    #8 - Sextuplets Turn 3!

    S2:E1

    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?

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  9. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 2 - Gosselins Go Dutch
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    #9 - Gosselins Go Dutch

    S2:E2

    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!

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  10. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 3 - Breakfast in Bed
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    #10 - Breakfast in Bed

    S2:E3

    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!

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  11. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 4 - Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit
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    #11 - Sextuplets' First Dentist Visit

    S2:E4

    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.

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  12. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 5 - Red, White, & Gosselin
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    #12 - Red, White, & Gosselin

    S2:E5

    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.

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  13. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 6 - Sugar Rush
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    #13 - Sugar Rush

    S2:E6

    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?

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  14. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 7 - A Cow Purchase
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    #14 - 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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  15. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 8 - Sara Snow Visits!
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    #15 - Sara Snow Visits!

    S2:E8

    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.

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  16. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 9 - Babies & Bedrooms
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    #16 - Babies & Bedrooms

    S2:E9

    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?

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  17. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 10 - A Day at the Zoo
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    #17 - 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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  18. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 11 - Hit the Road
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    #18 - Hit the Road

    S2:E11

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

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  19. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 2 Episode 12 - Cutting Room Floor
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    #19 - Cutting Room Floor

    S2:E12

    Never before seen clips from the family.

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  20. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 1 - A Day in the Life
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    #20 - 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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  21. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 2 - Twins Turn 7!
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    #21 - Twins Turn 7!

    S3:E2

    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.

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  22. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 3 - Kates Hires a Nanny
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    #22 - 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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  23. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 4 - Potty Training the Boys
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    #23 - Potty Training the Boys

    S3:E4

    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!

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  24. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 5 - Winter Preparation
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    #24 - 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. Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 3 Episode 6 - Family Photo Shoot
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    #25 - Family Photo Shoot

    S3:E6

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gosselins Go West" is the worst rated episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/23/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Housekeeper Hunt".