Hour-long special “Cutting Room Floor”- Premiered December 17th, 2007 on TLC
Never before seen footage that has previously been cut from episodes will now be seen, no matter how embarrassing! A little bit of plastic surgery that Kate never talked about before, an adventurous journey that Jon takes only with his twin girls, the sextuplets first trip to the beach, and the twins' visit to a casting agent will now be broadcast in a hilarious new hour.
Hour-long special “How They Got Here”- Premiered June 6th, 2009 on TLC
We re-visit the story of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their two sets of multiples. How did they end up where they are today? Newly discovered home video footage of Jon and Kate before they were married, their wedding and honeymoon video, their first pregnancy test, and the early years with their adorable children enlightens viewers on the struggles and triumphs of this highly entertaining family.
“A Trip to the Zoo”- Premiered June 9th, 2008 on TLC
The Gosselin family takes a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo for the day, where they get a special behind the scenes tour of the exhibits. They entire family is amazed that they have the rare opportunity to feed giraffes, pet a penguin, and hug an alligator.
“Day in the Life”- Premiered January 7th, 2008 on TLC
Now that the twins have started first grade, Kate is home alone all day with just the sextuplets. A glimpse of their daily routine makes it clear that there's no such thing as a boring day in the Gosselin house.
“Twins Turn 7”- Premiered January 14th, 2008 on TLC
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.
“Kate Hires a Nanny”- Premiered January 14th, 2008 on TLC
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 and much deserved help she needs.
“Winter Preparation”- Premiered January 21st, 2008 on TLC
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.
“Behind the Scenes of Jon & Kate Plus 8”- Premiered February 11th, 2008 on TLC
The Gosselin family has had their entire life chronicled by a camera for several years. Get an exclusive look at behind the scenes of the production process and how it has affected their lives.
“Viewer FAQ”- Premiered February 25th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate receive about 150 emails every day from viewers who need answers. “How do you do laundry?” “Will you ever have more kids?” “How does Kate do her hair?” So Jon and Kate are spending a half hour answering the funniest, oddest, and most entertaining questions.
“Family Photo Shoot”- Premiered January 28th, 2008 on TLC
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 prepare to separate the girls from the boys. Jon and Kate have to shop for six big beds since the sextuplets have outgrown their cribs. Will Kate be able to make a decision before the kids jump on every bed in the store?
"Potty Training the Boys"- Premiered January 21th, 2008 on TLC
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- the first family outing without any diapers.
"Kate's Wardrobe Makeover"- Premiered February 4th, 2008 on TLC
Jon really doesn’t care for the way Kate dresses, so he takes her out for some new clothes. While the kids are home with a babysitter, Jon and Kate turn this ordinary errand into an unexpected date.
"Twins Get Musical"- Premiered March 10th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate have wanted both Mady and Cara to have an extracurricular activity that sets them apart from the sextuplets, and since both have an interest in music, they sign them up for lessons. Mady chooses the violin and Cara chooses the piano. How will the twins do with their new assignments? Will the sextuplets leave them alone long enough for them to practice?
"Gosselin Family Christmas"- Premiered February 18th, 2008 on TLC
How do Jon and Kate manage Christmas with 8 kids? Well, their holiday season begins with Christmas caroling! After baking cookies together as a family, all 10 Gosselins get dressed up in their holiday outfits and visit special friends who have helped them throughout the year. Imagine their friends' surprise when they open the door to the Gosselins family singing. Then, Christmas morning brings surprises in the stockings and under the tree, plus Kate has planned scrumptious meals for everyone throughout the day.
"Cooking with the Twins"- Premiered March 10th, 2008 on TLC
Since both Mady and Cara love helping Kate in the kitchen, Kate signs them up for cooking classes. But Kate chooses the wrong week to let them try out their new skills at home, because most of the family is sick with the flu. How do Jon and Kate take care of several kids at once while not getting sick themselves?
"Carpeting the House"- Premiered March 17th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate have hopes and plans to one day move out of their current home into a house that is large enough for them to live in forever. So, in an effort to increase their current home's value, they decided to re-carpet most of the house in just one week! This means that rooms must be completely free of furniture and people. How will they possibly do this with 8 kids in the house? See how this added chaos disrupts their already hectic home.
"Color Me Gosselin"- Premiered March 24th, 2008 on TLC
Winter time is not fun when you have 8 kids in a cramped house looking for things to do. And since the Gosselins live in Pennsylvania, winters can be especially hard on them. In this episode, we are with the family during their first snowfall of the season. Then, in an effort to get everyone out of the house doing something fun, they take all the kids to visit the Crayola Factory, where they learn how Crayons are made.
"Jon & Kate's Day"- Premiered May 19th, 2008 on TLC
After treating each of their children to a special day, Jon and Kate decide to take a special day together for themselves. The day starts with teeth whitening for both of them and ends with a romantic dinner for two at a delicious organic restaurant! What does the couple discuss in the forgotten luxury of a quiet, peaceful dinner?
"Leah and Joel"- Premiered March 24th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate decide to spend time alone with each of their children, since it's often difficult to get that with 7 siblings in the way. So they let the kids choose an activity that is special just for them. In this episode, Jon and Kate take Leah to "Bounce U", a place where she can tumble and jump and fall down as much as she wants. And Jon takes Joel to "Hands on House", an interactive museum where he gets to spend the day asking Dad all the questions he wants!
"Aaden and Hannah"- Premiered April 7th, 2008 on TLC
In this episode, Jon and Kate take Hannah for a horseback riding lesson, and Jon takes Aaden to a dairy farm, where he gets to see where milk comes from and even gets to pet a calf!
"Alexis and Collin"- Premiered March 31st, 2008 on TLC
In this episode, Jon and Kate take Alexis to a reptile museum where she gets to spend time with and pet real live alligators. Her favorite! Then, Jon takes Collin, who is fascinated by trains to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
"Valentine's Day"- Premiered March 17th, 2008 on TLC
It's a day of love in the Gosselin house. Kate decorates the house the night before Valentine's Day so that the kids have surprises waiting for them when they first wake up. Then throughout the day, surprises await every family member (including Jon and Kate). But the big event of the day is a special treasure hunt that Kate plans for the kids. See what happens when Mady and Cara hunt through the house looking for the elusive treasure chest of treats!
"Gosselins Take the Stage"- Premiered May 12th, 2008 on TLC
Mady and Cara are organizing a family fashion show, which will showcase each Gosselin’s individual personality. Also in this episode, we enroll in a Gosselin Fashion History course, exploring the morphing fashions of Kate Gosselin!
"Games Gosselins Play"- Premiered March 21st, 2008 on TLC
Mady and Cara narrate this one as they show us all the different fun games the family plays together. From “Pre-School” with Mady and Cara as teachers, to “Duck Duck Goose”, to “Hide and Seek”, the Gosselin House has never been so much fun.
"Mady's Day"- Premiered April 14th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate decide to spend time alone with each of their children, since it's often difficult to get that with 7 siblings in the way. So they let the kids choose an activity that is special just for them. In this episode, Mady chooses to get her ears pierced, and then have a lunch alone with Mom and Dad. Will Mady get nervous and back out? Or will she rise to the occasion and bravely sit to get her special earrings?
"Household Chores"- Premiered May 5th, 2008 on TLC
Exceptionally organized Kate has created a “Ways to Help Mommy” chart that illustrates how each member of the family can help get the many jobs around the house done. Also in this episode, the family uses what they learned from Sara Snow to update their recycling center.
"Jon's Hair Raising Experience"- Premiered June 16th, 2008 on TLC
Jon used to have a full head of hair, and Kate wishes that he still did! So when an LA hair transplant specialist contacted Jon with an offer to perform this procedure, Jon and Kate jumped at the chance. We travel to LA with them to see the surgery for ourselves, and we are also around to see how the kids do with Aunt Jodi while their parents are on the West Coast.
"Discipline"- Premiered June 2nd, 2008 on TLC
In this episode, Jon and Kate offer their own parenting tips and strategies as they look back on personal experiences with discipline and remaining in control of their eight children, who undeniably outnumber the couple. Also in this episode, Jon and Kate assess the unique challenges they face in each of their children and discuss how they address specific issues as a parenting team. Find out some of their most effective parenting techniques including the universal parenting favorite of time out! With eight children under the age of eight, the timeout corner proves to be a frequently visited spot!
"Boys Day Out"- Premiered June 23rd, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate often note that the boys in the family are outnumbered by the girls. In this episode, Jon takes the boys to the golf course for a day of sporty fun! As the guys tee off, Kate and the girls head to the grocery store to get supplies for their favorite snack – Monkey Munch! Find out if the boys can master the game of golf at the ripe age of three, and if they miss spending time with their sisterly counterparts!
"Oprah Here We Come"- Premiered April 28th, 2008 on TLC
Kate has always dreamed of meeting Oprah Winfrey, and now, not only does she get to meet her, she gets to be a guest on the show! All 10 Gosselins are packing up and heading to Chicago to meet Oprah!
"Cara's Day"- Premiered April 14th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate decide to spend time alone with each of their children, since it's often difficult to get that with 7 siblings in the way. So they let the kids choose an activity that is special just for them. In this episode, Cara chooses to get new rollerblades and go rollerblading with Daddy at a local skating rink. Will Kate join them in the fun or just watch the two of them from the sidelines?
"Plane Trip to Utah"- Premiered February 25th, 2008 on TLC
Jon and Kate get an invitation to Park City, Utah for a skiing and snowboarding vacation, but packing up a family of ten for a winter vacation takes serious planning, especially since they will all be flying. Kate is now quite good at the packing part, but things get messy when the Salt Lake City airport closes its runways. A diversion to Boise, Idaho makes for some incredibly stressful moments for the Gosselins.
Hour-long special "Memorial Day Picnic"- Premiered May 26th, 2008 on TLC
Now that the little kids are getting older, Jon and Kate decide to try an all-day trip for the whole family! With a full day of activities planned, how will the family hold up? Are meltdowns and tears inevitable or will the kids surprise Jon and Kate in this Gosselin family outing?
"Girls Day Out"- Premiered June 23rd, 2008 on TLC
The boys had their day of fun when they went to the golf course with Daddy, and now it’s the girls’ turn to spend a day out with Mommy. In this episode, Kate treats the girls to a day of painting and fun at a pottery painting studio! In the meantime, Jon goes to the gym and brings the boys along for a lesson in healthy exercise. Check out how Kate and the girls do with their creative projects and if the boys had a good workout!
