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Kate Plus 8

Kate Plus 8 is an American reality television series that followed Kate Gosselin and her eight children.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kate Plus 8 is an American reality television series that followed Kate Gosselin and her eight children. It began as a continuation of Jon & Kate Plus 8 after the couple’s separation and aired on TLC from 2010 to 2017.

Premise

The series documented the daily life of Kate Gosselin and her eight children. It continued the family-focused format established by the earlier series Jon & Kate Plus 8.

Broadcast history

Kate Plus 8 aired on TLC in the United States from 2010 until 2017. Sources differ slightly on the exact start date, but agree that the series ended in July 2017. IMDb lists the series as running from 2010 to 2017, and epguides gives July 2017 as the end date.

Relation to Jon & Kate Plus 8

Kate Plus 8 was the later title used after the original series centered on both Jon and Kate Gosselin. The retitling reflected the family's changed situation after their divorce.

Family subjects

The show featured the Gosselin children, including twins Mady and Cara and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. Public descriptions of the series consistently identify the children by name and as the central subjects of the program.

Key facts

The series was a retitled continuation of Jon & Kate Plus 8 after Kate and Jon Gosselin’s separation.
It centered on Kate Gosselin and her eight children, who were previously introduced on the earlier TLC series.
IMDb lists the series as running from 2010 to 2017, and epguides lists the end date as July 2017.
TV Guide states that TLC canceled the series after it reached a 150-episode milestone including the earlier show.
The family’s children include twins Mady and Cara and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel.

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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada through general North American reality-TV distribution and may be familiar to Canadian viewers who followed TLC programming, but the provided sources do not document a specific Canadian broadcast history.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kate Plus 8?

It is an American reality television series about Kate Gosselin and her eight children.

Is Kate Plus 8 the same as Jon & Kate Plus 8?

It is the later title of the same family-centered franchise after the show was retitled following Jon and Kate Gosselin’s separation.

When did Kate Plus 8 air?

IMDb lists the series as airing from 2010 to 2017, and epguides gives July 2017 as the end date.

Which network aired Kate Plus 8?

The series aired on TLC in the United States.

Who appeared on the show?

The program featured Kate Gosselin and her eight children, including twins Mady and Cara and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_%26_Kate_Plus_8
Supports: States that Jon & Kate Plus 8 was later known as Kate Plus 8 and gives the series dates and premise.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5209238/
Supports: Lists Kate Plus 8 as a TV series running from 2010 to 2017 and centered on Kate Gosselin and her eight children.
TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/kate-plus-8/1000419495/
Supports: Identifies the show as centered on Kate Gosselin and her eight children and notes TLC canceled it after 150 episodes including the predecessor series.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124348/
Supports: Provides details for the predecessor series Jon & Kate Plus 8 and identifies the Gosselin children.
epguides — https://epguides.com/KatePlus8/
Supports: Lists the show’s run dates, network, status, and episode count.
People — https://people.com/inside-kate-gosselins-life-now-11984460
Supports: Summarizes the transition from Jon & Kate Plus 8 to Kate Plus 8 and identifies the children.