Little People, Big World Season 8, Ep. 5 "School of Hard Knocks"

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As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.
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  • Original air date: October 26, 2009
  • Network: TLC
 
  
 
 

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1. King of His Castle?
  October 12, 2009
Ten years after he began building Molly's Castle, Matt is dead set on completing what's become his most drawn-out and costly farm attraction. Amy begrudgingly approves until Matt's budget on the project begins to swell.
 
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2. Last Dance
  October 12, 2009
Amy helps Molly get ready for her first high school formal dance, but it's a bittersweet experience because it's also Zach and Jeremy's last.
 
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3. Downhill Dwarf
  October 19, 2009
When Matt's doctor says he'll need major spine surgery within 6 months, he decides to start checking items off his "bucket list". Against Amy's wishes, and despite his declining health, Matt takes Jeremy skiing.
 
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4. Game Over?
  October 19, 2009
Zach is in his final high school soccer season and due to his dwarfism, this could be his last chance to play competitively in an average height league. But when poor grades get him benched, Zach must scramble to improve them before the season ends.
 
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5. School of Hard Knocks
  October 26, 2009
As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.
 
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6. A House Divided
  October 26, 2009
It's Matt against the whole family as Amy encourages the kids' desire to have their friends over in their newly remodeled home. The result is chaos and clutter. Matt fights back by organizing the jumbled mess in the basement, which Amy uses for storage.
 
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7. No, Matt Is An Island
  November 9, 2009
Matt travels with Jeremy, Jacob, Papa Ron and two buddies to the beautiful British Virgin Islands for an adventurous sailboat cruise. But Matt's increasing lack of mobility leaves him on the sidelines while the other guys enjoy all the activities.
 
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8. Zach's First Stand
  November 2, 2009
When Matt plans a Caribbean sailing vacation on a week that Amy can't get off work, the scheduling conflict divides the family. Upset that it won't be a true family vacation without his mom, Zach leads the charge to mutiny against his dad.
 
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9. Texting 1, 2, 3
  November 9, 2009
Jacob turns 12 and his parents give him a cell phone, but when he racks up an outrageous bill -- with over 8,000 texts -- Matt and Amy doubt whether Jake is ready for the responsibility.
 
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10. Coach Zach
  November 9, 2009
Zach takes the first step toward his aspirations of becoming a soccer coach when he leads Jacob's soccer camp. Taking control as coach proves to be a struggle and Zach wonders if he's got what it takes.
 
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11. Mother's Day?
  November 16, 2009
Mother's Day weekend is also the twins' 19th birthday, and Matt shocks everyone by announcing that he's going to Hawaii - alone. Feeling abandoned, Amy does her best to plan a fun camping trip for the kids.
 
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12. Making the Grade
  November 16, 2009
When Molly risks losing her perfect 4.0 GPA when she fails a test. In an effort to master Spanish, she stops speaking English altogether. Meanwhile, the twins' visit to a local university seems pointless as their senior year grades continue to flounder.
 
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13. Little Slickers
  November 30, 2009
It's a Roloff family first as Matt, Amy and all the kids rough it on a Utah dude ranch. Cattle-drives and a fun poker game add to the excitement, and everyone waits to see whether or not Matt will get on a horse.
 
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14. Unhappy Trails
  November 30, 2009
With lots of dude ranch fun yet in store, Matt decides to leave the trip early. After Matt skips several activities, he goes home, leaving Amy to finish another vacation alone with the kids.
 
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15. Amy on Her Own
  November 2, 2009
Amy goes to Florida where she's the keynote speaker at a charity fundraiser and golf tournament. While she's there, she volunteers at a relief organization and has an inspiring visit to a children's home.
 
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16. Little Americans
  December 7, 2009
Matt escorts the Salman family out of Baghdad into Washington, DC and on to Roloff Farms. The Iraqi family experiences a cultural whirlwind as they emigrate to America with the hope of finding freedom and getting life-saving surgeries for their children.
 
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17. Married at Mid-Life
  December 21, 2009
As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into mid-life crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel.
 
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18. Zach's Ear
  October 12, 2009
After months of increasing problems with his hearing, Zach learns he needs ear surgery. But what begins as a short and simple procedure, becomes a lengthy reconstruction of Zach's eardrum.
 
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19. Diploma Drama
  January 11, 2010
Amy and Matt's families gather for the twins' pre-graduation party. Jeremy surprises everyone by making the honor roll -- but when Zach's report card includes a failing grade, no one knows whether he'll even be getting his diploma.
 
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20. Pomp and Circumstance
  January 18, 2010
It's a 19-year milestone as the Roloff twins graduate from high school. Despite being uncertain about what his future holds and just barely making the grade, Zach approaches this transition with maturity.
 
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Episode 5, "School of Hard Knocks"
Synopsis: As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.
Original air date: October 26, 2009
Runtime: 22 minutes
ASIN: B002UR82CE
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,955 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
Little People, Big World Season 8
Synopsis: Little people Matt and Amy Roloff may only be four-feet tall, but they are determined to make the world their own. They're raising four children--a mixture of little and average-size siblings--under emotional and financial burdens. Their family includes two teenage boys: one a little person and the other of average height.
Season year: 2010
Network: TLC
ASIN: B002SRCB1E
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