For those who are needing a fresh Jon & Kate Plus 8 ‘fix’ while waiting for Season 5 to begin, you’re in luck. The Gosselin family recently filmed a one-hour special that will air on the TLC channel April 19, 2009.
The host of Planet Green Renovation Nation, Steve Thomas will show Jon Gosselin and his wife Kate Gosselin how to turn their new home into a more energy efficient structure. They’ll be installing solar thermal panels on the roof and lining their driveway with new solar lights.
For those not already in the know, the couple have eight kids: Mady, Cara, Aaden, Hannah, Leah, Joel, Collin and Alexis who will get into the ‘going green‘ act too. The sextuplets will turn 5 on May 10 and the twins will turn 9 on October 8.
Though Season 5 looked doubtful after Jon and Kate’s once solid marriage appeared to develop some cracks, we can all rest easier because they have signed on for another season. The couple will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on June 12. One of the highlights of season four was the family trip to Hawaii, where the couple renewed their wedding vows.
The new episodes will begin airing at the end of May on TLC. The family landed on the May 2009 cover of Ladies Home Journal. Check it out here.
More photos below and videos from their earlier ‘go green’ episodes.