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TV-PG
TLC
Jun 29, 2009
20 m

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TLC
Jun 29, 2009
20 m

Jon and Kate Plus 8

Summary Jon and Kate Plus 8planned on revamping to Kate Plus 8 after Jon's scandalous behavior prompted the network to drop his name from the title. The focus was intended to shift to Kate Gosselin as a single mother, but the series was canceled altogether before the changes even went into effect. This happened after Jon petitioned to have his c...

Written By: Jeff Lanter, Beth Glover, Kirk Streb, Leah Welsh

TV-PG
TLC
Jun 29, 2009
20 m

TV-PG
TLC
Jun 29, 2009
20 m

Jon and Kate Plus 8

S5 • Episode 7

Jon & Kate Plus 8: The First 10 Years

Air Date: Jun 29, 2009

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Summary Jon and Kate Plus 8planned on revamping to Kate Plus 8 after Jon's scandalous behavior prompted the network to drop his name from the title. The focus was intended to shift to Kate Gosselin as a single mother, but the series was canceled altogether before the changes even went into effect. This happened after Jon petitioned to have his c...

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Episode 1 • May 25, 2009 • 43 m

Turning 5 & The Future!

Episode 2 • Jun 1, 2009 • 22 m

Sun, Seashells and Scrapes

It's Mady's turn to spend a holiday alone with one parent, so she and Kate head to San Diego for the spa and the beach. Back at home, Jon is looking after the other 7 kids and encounters a few accidents along the way.

Episode 3 • Jun 1, 2009 • 22 m

Kate's Birthday Surprise

Episode 4 • Jun 8, 2009 • 22 m

Bam! 100th Episode

The Gosselins get a visit from chef Emeril Lagasse. Emeril gives the whole family a cooking lesson on how to make healthy meals for a large family.

Episode 5 • Jun 15, 2009 • 22 m

The guys from TLC's American Chopper surprise Jon and Kate with a visit. The guys take Jon back to Orange County to help him build his own motorcycle and return with a surprise for Kate.

Episode 6 • Jun 22, 2009 • 44 m

Houses & Big Changes

Episode 7 • Jun 29, 2009 • 20 m

Jon & Kate Plus 8: The First 10 Years

Episode 8 • Aug 3, 2009 • 22 m

Renovations & Vacations

It's time for the kitchen renovations that Jon and Kate planned many months ago to begin. So Kate and the kids head to the beach to relax and to forget about the stresses of life back home.

Episode 9 • Aug 3, 2009 • 22 m

It's Kate's first time alone with the kids since she and Jon decided to separate. With her new "can do" attitude, she and all eight kids have their second backyard camp out, complete with tent, fire pit, and s'mores.

Episode 10 • Aug 10, 2009 • 22 m

Beach and Kitchen Reveal

With Kate and the kids still at the beach, Jon oversees the remainder of the kitchen renovations at home. Then Kate and the sextuplets return to the see the brand new kitchen.

Episode 11 • Aug 17, 2009 • 22 m

Battleship & Barber

While away in North Carolina, Kate takes the boys to explore the USS North Carolina before going to get their hair cut. Back at home, Jon, Cara, and Mady go rock climbing, go-carting, and play in a game arcade.

Episode 12 • Aug 31, 2009 • 44 m

Dude Ranch and Dress Up

While Kate takes the boys to a dude ranch to becomes full-fledged cowboys, Jon goes on a scavenger hunt with the girls at home, followed by a check-up at the dentist, and a game of dress-up.

Episode 13 • Sep 14, 2009 • 22 m

Movie & a Catch

While Kate is at home with the kids, she organizes some fun in the pool followed by a grilled dinner and a movie on the lawn. Then, with Jon, the kids try fishing for the very first time and make their own pizzas.

Episode 14 • Sep 21, 2009 • 22 m

Kate returns with the kids to an organic farmers market she used to visit regularly and buys fresh produce for that night's dinner. After the meal, she and kids play games together but an injury forces a late night visit to the hospital.

Episode 15 • Sep 28, 2009 • 22 m

While at the beach on vacation, Kate takes the little girls for a horse-drawn carriage ride and a tea party. At home, Jon stays with Mady Cara for their last few days of school.

Episode 16 • Oct 5, 2009 • 22 m

Time to Organize!

Even though the Gosselins moved into their new home a while ago, there are still many boxes that have not been unpacked. So Kate brings in two organizational experts to decide what should goes where.

Episode 17 • Oct 12, 2009 • 21 m

The day that Kate has been thinking about for years is here already; the sextuplets first day of school. With book bags, lunch boxes, and new shoes to buy, Kate has a lot to do before she says goodbye to her eight at the bus stop.

Episode 18 • Oct 19, 2009 • 22 m

Butterflies & Water Rockets

Kate faces her fear of bugs when she takes the sextuplet girls on a trip to Florida to visit Butterfly World and ride in a hot air balloon. Back at home, Jon, the boys and the twins play with water rockets and water balloons.

Episode 19 • Oct 26, 2009 • 44 m

You Ask, Kate Answers

For the first time since she and Jon announced their separation, Kate sits down for a full length Q & A about her life with the kids. She answers many questions, all from fans and viewers of the show.

Episode 20 • Nov 9, 2009 • 44 m

Viewers' Top Moments

Kate takes a walk down memory lane as she revisits the viewer's top ten moments from seasons 1 through 5. Which moment was the most shocking to viewers? And which family vacation was the best?

Episode 21 • Nov 16, 2009 • 22 m

Gymnastics and Baseball

Kate and Jon have a limited amount of time alone with the kids these days, so they try to do as many things together as possible. Kate enrolls all the kids in gymnastics and then Jon takes them all to a baseball game.

Episode 22 • Nov 16, 2009 • 22 m

Never Before Seen

In the flurry of changes that occurred over the summer, lots of footage from episodes that were never made was never aired. In this episode, Kate takes a look at some moments that were left behind.

Episode 23 • Nov 23, 2009 • 44 m

It's a Crazy Life, But It's Our Life

As this chapter of the Gosselin's life wraps up, Jon and Kate each discuss their plans for the future as one family.

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