Jon and Kate Gosselin -- along with their small army of 6-year-old twins and 3-year-old sextuplets -- are back for more naps, snacks and timeouts as JON AND KATE PLUS 8 returns for its second season on Tuesday, October 2, at 10 PM (ET/PT) on Discovery Health. The now-famous story of a couple with twins who tried for "just one more" only to end up with sextuplets, JON AND KATE PLUS 8 immediately proved to be a huge hit with viewers thanks to its sweet-but very real-look at what it takes to raise an unconventional family with conventional means.
Season two takes the dynamic domestic action to a new level as Jon and Kate juggle raising their tot-heavy family with maintaining their loving marriage and a "normal" home life. The sextuplets -- Alexis, Aaden, Collin, Leah, Hannah and Joel -- are more vocal than ever as they learn to assert themselves and their developing personalities, and twins Cara and Mady help Kate around the house while generally acting like the 6-year-olds they are.
National audiences have adopted the Gosselins as their own because they are the genuine article -- Jon and Kate are regular people, not the Cleavers or the Huxtables. Sometimes the kids act out. Sometimes Jon gets overwhelmed when he gets home from work. Sometimes Kate snaps at Jon after a long day of chasing children. However, through all the everyday ups and downs, the Gosselins lovingly stick together and show viewers how regular people function in highly irregular circumstances.
Season two finds the Gosselin clan navigating more everyday situations that develop into extraordinary adventures when you add eight little ones to the equation. Think a trip to the dentist is painful? Try taking eight kids for their time in the chair. Other can't-miss events include a super-sized third birthday party for the sextuplets and a well-deserved "thank you" for Kate on a special Gosselin-style Mother's Day.
Through it all, Kate operates like a true CFO-Chief Family Officer-with her unparalleled organization and efficiency, while Jon provides all the patience and tenderness a father and husband can offer. Throw in eight adorable and unforgettable children and you have a season two that is sure to have people talking.
