Jon & Kate Plus 8

When we last saw Jon and Kate, they were on a different page. Where are they now? Side-by-side in this up-close and personal season premiere, Jon and Kate address what the future holds for their family.

The kids have a special surprise in store for Kate's birthday, and they're soliciting the help of professional baker Duff Goldman! Will Kate enjoy this tasty, messy surprise? How will Duff handle the chaos of having eight little helpers join his bakery?

While Kate and Mady share some relaxing mother-daughter time in San Diego, Jon hangs with the other seven children back at home. The little kids are full of energy, but is the excitement too much when one of the sextuplets has to be rushed to the doctor?

To celebrate the 100th episode, Emeril Lagasse stops by the Gosselin home for cooking lessons with the entire family. The kids lend a hand and help create a delicious meal that everyone can enjoy.

The guys from Orange County Chopper of TLC's American Chopper arrive at the Gosselin home. How will the kids react when the gruff motorcycle moguls -- Senior, Junior and Mikey -- stop by to hang out and plan the design for Jon's custom chopper?

Changes are happening at the Gosselin home. Not only are the kids getting new playhouses, but bigger changes are happening in their lives. After much discussion, Jon and Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future.

The thought of doing dishes in the bathtub while the kitchen is being renovated proves too much for Kate, so she decides to trade stress for relaxation by taking the kids to the beach while Jon manages the cabinet installations.

The kids can't wait to sleep under the stars, but Kate still has to figure out how to set up multiple tents and start a campfire by herself! Will the demands of outdoor camping be too much, or will a campout with eight kids prove to be surprisingly fun?

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. Soon enough, however, it's time to go home. Will the reveal of the new cabinets and kitchen meet Kate's expectations?

While away, Kate has planned a special day with the boys and takes them to explore the USS North Carolina battleship. After the battleship adventure, Kate sets out to find a barber shop as the boys are in desperate need of a haircut.

Kate and the boys head out west to experience life on a real dude ranch, complete with cowboy boots and hats! Meanwhile, Jon and the girls have some fun of their own back at the house when they play dress up and have a unique scavenger hunt.

While Kate's at home with the kids, she decides to have another movie night, but this time they're taking it outside in their own backyard! When it's Jon's opportunity to spend quality time with the kids, he decides to teach them how to fish.

Kate takes the kids on a special trip to visit Henry, an Amish farmer and friend who has often supplied their family with fresh produce. After a satisfying and fresh, organic meal together, it's time for a family game night, but will everyone play nicely?

Kate's ready for some good old-fashioned girl time! The girls spend a special afternoon out with Mommy taking a relaxing carriage ride and having tea at a local tearoom. Kate gets a little nervous when the girls drink tea from delicate china teacups!

Kate has always had a love for organization, but with such a full schedule and a house full of kids, she's had less and less time to organize. With the guidance of an expert, Kate and the children attempt to give the basement some much needed order.

Kate and the little girls head south for some all-girls fun in Florida. When they explore the world's largest butterfly house, Kate learns they have more than just butterflies. Plus, Jon and the rest of the kids have some summer fun with water rockets.

As Kate takes on tough audience questions, she relives memories of the show and gives honest answers, but will she be shocked by some things the audience wants to know? Will she ever get married again? Where does Kate see the kids in 10 years?

Kate takes a walk down memory lane as she looks back at viewers' favorite moments from Jon & Kate plus 8 and helps the audience countdown some of the best moments on the show.

For the Gosselin kids, it's time for some sporty fun! Kate enrolls all the kids in gymnastics classes and the tumbling begins. When it's Jon's turn, he takes the kids to a local minor league baseball game.

Kate shares never-before-seen footage from the cutting room floor. The family decides to get passports for a big trip, Kate celebrates her 10th wedding anniversary with the kids, Jon tries to train the dogs, and Kate hits the road for her book signing.

Kate and the kids milk cows at a dairy farm. Jon and the kids learn about firefighting and help out at a fire station. Then, Jon and Kate speak about recent life events, the series and the ups and downs of the last few years.