Jon & Kate Plus 8

Jon & Kate Plus 8, later renamed Kate Plus 8 for its sixth and seventh seasons, is an American reality TV show that aired from April 4, 2007, to September 12, 2011. Following two successful one-hour specials, the series first appeared on the Discovery Health Channel before making its way to TLC. It chronicles the daily experiences and challenges faced by the Gosselin family, where parents Jon and Kate navigate life with their eight children: fraternal twins and sextuplets.

During its run, the show became TLC’s most highly-rated, setting a record with 9.8 million viewers tuning in for the fifth season’s premiere. This high rating made it the most-watched show of the evening, surpassing even broadcast television viewership, doubling the figures from previous high ratings.

Following Jon and Kate’s 2009 divorce, the final episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 aired on November 23, 2009, with an announcement made by TLC just three days prior. In 2010, the show rebranded as Kate Plus 8, shifting its focus to Kate’s life as a single mother, with fewer appearances by Jon. However, production came to a halt when Jon’s legal team issued a cease-and-desist order, barring TLC crews from filming on their Pennsylvania property in October 2009. This interference led to a halt in the proposed show’s revamp. For those interested in reality TV family dynamics, Jon & Kate Plus 8 can be streamed right here. You can watch the show online for free through platforms like Soap2day and 123Movies.