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Jon & Kate Plus 8

2007 – 2009Show7 seasons115 episodesTV-PG

Reality
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A wholesome reality series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 115 episodes · best: S2E11 "Hit the Road" 7.8

Episodes

5.9
6.1
5.7
5.4
4.9

Story

With a set of twins AND a set of sextuplets, the Gosselins are hardly your typical American family! Jon and Kate are the parents of this adorable bunch, and they are battling all odds to make sure their brood has a normal, happy childhood.

Feels like

  • Family Reality TV
  • Parenting Challenges
  • Large Family Life
  • Everyday Struggles
  • Relatable Dynamics
  • Domestic Life
  • Docuseries
  • Slice of Life
  • Human Interest

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

April 10, 2007 · November 23, 2009 · Ended

First aired
April 10, 2007
Last aired
November 23, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 115 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jon & Kate Plus 8?"

Questions about Jon & Kate Plus 8

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jon & Kate Plus 8?

HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+The RokuYouTube TVPlexDiscovery +

In the United States, Jon & Kate Plus 8 streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Jon & Kate Plus 8 worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 4.5).

Which season of Jon & Kate Plus 8 is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 6.1. Season 5 is the weakest at 4.9. The highest-rated episode is Hit the Road (season 2, episode 11) at 7.8, and the lowest is Twins Are Mommy for a Day (season 4, episode 27) at 2.8.

Is Jon & Kate Plus 8 okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Jon & Kate Plus 8?

58 h

About 58 hours: 115 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.

Can I half-watch Jon & Kate Plus 8?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Jon & Kate Plus 8 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.