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Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 5 Episodes

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  • EPISODE 1: Turning 5 and the Future
    When we last saw Jon and Kate, they were on different pages. Where are they now? In this one-hour, up-close-and-personal season premiere, side by side, Jon and Kate address what the future holds for their family. On top of all this, they are in the midst of planning the sextuplets' fifth-birthday bash. Will the party planning go smoothly, or, as with many events in their lives, will chaos ensue?

    Video: Sextuplets Birthday Montage | Photos: The Sextuplets' 5th Birthday Party | Kate's Blog | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 2: Kate's Birthday Surprise
    The kids have a special surprise in store for Kate's birthday, and they're soliciting the help of professional baker Duff Goldman! They celebrate by decorating eight perfect cakes, which is one big recipe for a sugary mess. Will the always-tidy Kate enjoy this tasty, messy surprise? How will Duff and his staff handle the chaos of having eight little helpers join their bakery for a few hours?

    Video: They're Five! | Photos: Kate's Birthday Surprise | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 3: Sun, Seashells and Scrapes
    While Kate and Mady share some relaxing mother-daugher time in San Diego, Jon hangs with the other seven children back at home. Jon rebuilds the family play set for the rambunctious bunch, and the kids anxiously await the moment when they can use it again. As always, the little kids are full of energy and fun. But is the excitement too much when one of the sextuplets has to be rushed to the doctor?

    Video: San Diego Fun | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 4: Bam! 100th Episode
    To celebrate the 100th episode, Emeril Lagasse stops by the Gosselin home for cooking lessons with the entire family. The kids lend a hand and help create a delicious meal that everyone can enjoy. It's a day of flavorful fun in the kitchen - and afterwards, it's time to eat!

    Video: Emeril's Salmon | Get the Recipes | Photos: Cooking with Emeril | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 5: Bikes and Trikes
    Two very different families are meeting for the first time when the guys from Orange County Choppers (of TLC's American Chopper ) arrive at the Gosselin home. How will the kids react when the gruff motorcycle moguls - Senior, Junior and Mikey - stop by to hang out with the family and plan the design for Jon's custom chopper? Kate and Mikey share some special bonding time with a pedicure. Jon gets to spend some gritty and masculine quality time with the OCC guys when he visits the shop to help build his own bike. The guys of Orange County Choppers have a surprise for Kate up their sleeves. What could it be?

    Videos: Biker Chick | The OCC Arrives | Male Bonding with Jon | Uncle Mikey | Photos: American Chopper Visit | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 6: Houses and Big Changes
    Changes are happening at the Gosselin home. Not only are the kids getting new play houses, but bigger changes are happening in their lives. After much discussion, Jon and Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future.

    Video: Crooked Houses | Watch the Announcement | Photos: Gosselin Playhouses | Kate's Blog | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 7: The First 10 Years
    Jon and Kate have always been committed to documenting their lives, even before their popular television series. Over the last ten years, life has thrown a lot at the two of them including twins and sextuplets, making their story an extraordinary one worth sharing with the world. From their first series episode at the pumpkin patch to special milestones covered in over 100 episodes, see the struggles and triumphs of the Gosselin family over the years. In this reflective episode, watch as the full story of Jon & Kate unfolds and explores the past, present and future.

    Video: John & Kate's Favorite Moments | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 8: Renovations & Vacations
    With eight growing kids, the kitchen has always been a critical room in the Gosselin household. Though the family finally has the kitchen space they've long needed, they need to revamp their cabinets to maximize space and efficiency. The challenge is that Kate didn't realize that renovating the kitchen would result in being without her kitchen for almost two weeks! The thought of doing dishes in the bathtub proves too much for Kate, and she decides to trade stress for relaxation by taking the kids to the beach while Jon manages the cabinet installations. Can Kate escape stress or will the all-too-familiar challenges of parenting eight kids on the road become an obstacle once again?

    Video: Mady and Cara Perform | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 9: Camping Out
    With the warm summer weather and a backyard at their feet, the Gosselin kids are anxious to get outside and spend a night camping out. Sleeping in a tent is not exactly Kate's idea of a relaxing evening, even if it is in her own backyard, but she is determined to make it work so that her kids can have a fun campout. The kids can't wait to sleep under the stars, but Kate still has to figure out how to do things that she never thought she'd be able to do, like setting up multiple tents and starting a campfire by herself! Will the demands of outdoor camping be too much for Kate, or will a campout with eight kids prove to be surprisingly fun?

    Video: Let's Go Swimming | Photos: Camping Out | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 10: Beach and Kitchen Reveal
    While Jon oversees the installation of new cabinets in the kitchen, Kate and the kids get into some fun in the sun at the beach. In addition to cooking the kids a special breakfast, Kate recreates summer fun for all the kids, allowing them to body paint with pudding yet again, despite her natural desire for cleanliness and order. Soon enough, it's time to go home, and check out the changes to the kitchen. Will the reveal of the new cabinets and kitchen meet Kate's expectations?

    Video: Deep Water | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 11: Battleship & Barber
    While away, Kate's planned a special day with the boys and takes them to explore the USS North Carolina battleship. Meanwhile, Jon gets some quality time with Mady and Cara when they ride go-carts, walk a high rope and play arcade games at a park back home! After the battleship adventure, Kate sets out to find a barber shop as the boys are in desperate need of a haircut. Even though they've only had one barber in their five years, Kate's determined. How will the boys and Kate handle going to a new barber for the first time?

    Video: Sunglasses | Photos: Battleship | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 12: Dude Ranch and Dress Up
    Kate and the boys head out west to experience life on a real dude ranch, complete with cowboy boots and hats! From horseback riding to feeding chickens to campfires and hiking, Kate and the boys tackle it all, and they even get to meet a real cowboy! Meanwhile, Jon and the girls have some fun of their own back at the house when they play dress up and have a unique scavenger hunt. Will Kate and the boys adapt to the Wild West or will they long for the comforts of home?

    Video: Chicken Rescue | Photos: Dude Ranch | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 13: Movie & a Catch
    While Kate's at home with the kids, she decides to have another movie night, but this time they're taking it outside in their own backyard! But no matter where the location, no movie night is complete without popcorn, so Kate rents a popcorn maker as a treat for the kids. When it's Jon's opportunity to spend some quality time with the kids, he decides to teach them how to fish and how to make homemade pizza.

    Video: Grill Brush | Photos: Movie Night | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 14: Farm to Table
    In preparation for a family dinner, Kate takes the kids on a special trip to visit Henry, an Amish farmer and friend who has often supplied their family with fresh produce. On the way home, they stop off at a favorite playground for some fun. Once they return home, Kate and the kids prepare dinner and Kate realizes that many hands make light work as they help shuck corn. After a satisfying and fresh organic meal together, it's time for some more family fun with a family game night; but with eight kids under the age of eight, will everyone play nicely together or is sibling rivalry inevitable?

    Video: Battle of the Bands | Photos: Farm to Table | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 15: Tea Party
    Kate's ready for some good old fashioned girl time! The girls spend a special afternoon out with Mommy taking a relaxing carriage ride and having tea at a local tearoom. Kate gets a little nervous when the girls drink tea from delicate china teacups. Will there be any messy disasters?

    Video: Dancing Duo | Photos: Tea Party | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 16: Time to Organize
    Kate has always had a love for organization, but with such a full schedule and a house full of kids, she's had less and less time to organize. With the guidance of an expert, Kate and the children attempt to give the basement some much needed order.

    Video: All Boxed Up | Photos: Time to Organize | Tips From Kate's Organizer | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 17: School Days
    It's time to go back to school and this year, for the first time, all eight of the Gosselin children are heading to the classroom. Kate takes them shopping for new shoes and school supplies to get them ready for their first day at school. With all the kids away, how will Kate handle an empty nest for the first time? Will the sextuplets enjoy their first day of school or miss being at home with the rest of their family?

    Video: Movie Treat | Photos: School Days | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 18: Butterflies & Water Rockets
    Kate and the little girls head south for some all-girls fun in Florida. When they explore the world's largest butterfly house, Kate learns they have more than just butterflies. Meanwhile, Jon and the rest of the kids have some summer fun with water rockets.

    Video: Fun with Caterpillars | Photos: Butterflies | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
    EPISODE 19: Gymnastics & Baseball
    For the Gosselin kids, it's time for some sporty fun! Kate enrolls all the kids in gymnastics classes and the tumbling begins. When it's Jon's turn, he takes the kids to a local minor league baseball game.

    Video: Field Of Fun | Photos: Gymnastics | More Jon & Kate Plus 8
     
 
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