Jon & Kate Plus 8 - Season 5
Season 5
Network
Episodes23
DatesMay 25, 2009 - Nov 23, 2009
Episodes
Season 5Episode 125 min
Turning 5 and the Future
May 25, 2009
Season 5Episode 225 min
Kate's Birthday Surprise
The Gosselin kids get help from professional baker Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes, to help them bake a cake as a surprise for Kate's birthday, while Jon is off in Utah for some skiing with friends and a tour of a facility that helps handicapped kids ski and snowboard.
Jun 1, 2009
Season 5Episode 325 min
Sun, Seashells and Scrapes
Kate and Mady spend some mother-daughter time together in San Diego, while Jon takes care of the other seven kids. Then an emergency happens with the one of little kids, that ends with a trip to the hospital.
Jun 1, 2009
Season 5Episode 425 min
Bam! 100th Episode
Jon & Kate Plus 8 celebrates their 100th episode with special guest Chef Emeril Lagasse who, gives the Gosselins a cooking lesson and the kids get to make their own meal.
Jun 8, 2009
Season 5Episode 525 min
Bikes & Trikes
Paul Teutul, Sr., Paul Teutul, Jr. and Michael Teutul of American Chopper visit the Gosselins to help Jon make his own custom motorcyle.
Jun 15, 2009
Season 5Episode 625 min
Houses & Big Changes
The children are getting their own playhouses: one for Mady, one for Cara, one for the little girls and one for the boys, also Jon and Kate announce that after much discussion they will separate after 10 years of marriage.
Jun 22, 2009
Season 5Episode 725 min
The First 10 Years
A look back at the first ten years of Jon & Kate's married life and how they ended up where they are now.
Jun 29, 2009
Season 5Episode 825 min
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?
Aug 3, 2009
Season 5Episode 925 min
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?
Aug 3, 2009
Season 5Episode 1025 min
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?
Aug 10, 2009
Season 5Episode 1125 min
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?
Aug 17, 2009
Season 5Episode 1225 min
Dude Ranch and Dress Up
Kate takes the boys to a real dude ranch so they can experience the lifestyle of a cowboy. Meanwhile at home, Jon has the girls work on a scavenger hunt.
Aug 31, 2009
Season 5Episode 1325 min
Movie and a Catch
Kate decides to have another movie night with the kids, but this time it'll be shown outdoors in their backyard. During Jon's opportunity for a day with the kids, he decides to teach them how to fish.
Sep 14, 2009
Season 5Episode 1425 min
Farm to Table
Kate takes the kids back to their organic food provider. The Amish farmer is famous for supplying excellent organic products, especially fresh fruit and vegetables. Once they return home, Kate immerses herself into preparing a delicious, healthy dinner for the family, and then she hosts a game night with the kids. Later, after a long and exhausting day, Kate must take Cara on a late-night trip to the doctor.
Sep 21, 2009
Season 5Episode 1525 min
Tea Party
After spending lots of quality time with her boys recently, Kate is now giving her three youngest girls a special day with Mommy. She takes them on a carriage ride through a small town before stopping in a traditional tea room for tea and biscuits.
Sep 28, 2009
Season 5Episode 1625 min
Time to Organize!
Kate loves to organize things, but with a busy schedule and eight kids, there's no time. So she has an expert organizer, Diane Albright come in and help them with their messy basement.
Oct 5, 2009
Season 5Episode 1725 min
School Days
Kate is used to having the sextuplets at home when the twins went off to school, so what will she do now that all eight kids are in school?
Oct 12, 2009
Season 5Episode 1825 min
Butterflies & Water Rockets
Kate takes the little girls on a trip to Florida to visit the world's largest butterfly house, while back at home, Jon and the rest of the kids launch water rockets.
Oct 19, 2009
Season 5Episode 1925 min
You Ask, Kate Answers
Kate answers questions from the viewers again, (this time by herself) on the show's and her personal life's future.
Oct 26, 2009
Season 5Episode 2025 min
Viewers' Top Moments
Kate counts down viewers' favorite moments from the show.
Nov 9, 2009
Season 5Episode 2125 min
Gymnastics and Baseball
Kate signs the children up for gymnastics and Jon takes them to a minor league baseball game.
Nov 16, 2009
Season 5Episode 2225 min
Never Before Seen
Kate shares never before seen footage from the cutting room floor including her celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary with the children and going on the road for her book tour, Jon attempting to train the dogs, and the family getting passports for a big trip.
Nov 16, 2009
Season 5Episode 2325 min
It's a Crazy Life, But It's Our Life
Jon and Kate talk about the ups and downs of the last few years and recent events in their lives; Kate and the children go to dairy farm and milk cows; Jon takes the children to visit a firehouse.
Nov 23, 2009
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