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Kate Plus 8

Season 5

The new, eight-episode season celebrates the ten year television journey of the Gosselin family. From meal time and school day prep to one-on-one time with mom and sibling rivalries, Kate and her kids have adjusted to fit the growing needs of the tight-knit unit. They discuss some of their fondest moments and also share how close they have become. Even after all the years, family has always been the glue that's held them together.

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10 Year Anniversary
Episode 143 min2016-11-22

10 Year Anniversary

Kate looks back 10 years to when their first television special aired and compares then to now. The challenges are different, but the memories are just as rewarding.

Sextuplets Turn 12!
Episode 243 min2016-11-29

Sextuplets Turn 12!

Kate creates a scavenger hunt for the sextuplets' 12th birthday, and the boys and girls split into teams to find clues.

New Orleans, Here We Come!
Episode 343 min2016-12-06

New Orleans, Here We Come!

The Gosselins enjoy the food and culture of New Orleans while also learning some Southern etiquette along the way.

Puppies & Poconos
Episode 443 min2016-12-13

Puppies & Poconos

The family heads to the Poconos for some fun activities. They also adopt two new puppies into their home.

Gosselins in Space
Episode 543 min2016-12-20

Gosselins in Space

The family visits a space camp in Huntsville, Alabama and pretend to be astronauts and then finish their vacation by going to the beach.

Beach Time!
Episode 643 min2016-12-27

Beach Time!

Kate and the kids explore the Alabama beach shores during summer vacation! Kayaking, parasailing and a family Segway tour are in the mix and of course, there is always chaos! Then the Gosselins' head back home to train their adorable puppies.

Sweet 16
Episode 743 min2017-01-03

Sweet 16

It's the twins sweet 16! Kate allows Mady and Cara to plan their own party and tensions run high. Kate finds the moment bittersweet, while the twins are just happy to be with their friends.

Game Night
Episode 843 min2017-01-10

Game Night

Kate and the younger kids have a family game show night, with Mady as their host, which involves them answering questions about past seasons and episodes of their show.

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