The Costello family

Season 5 Episode 12
Friday 06 February, 2009 - 9/8c on ABC

Amy always dreamed of having 12 kids, but she had no idea how hectic it would be. With husband Dale on the road most of the week as a truck driver, and 10 kids ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years old to take care of at home, Mom is so overwhelmed that she’s unloaded half of her parenting responsibilities onto her teenaged kids. The younger children couldn’t care less who is disciplining them; whether it’s eldest brother Logan, 15, or their dad, the six kids under 12 have no respect for authority, barely do chores and revel in the chaos. Meanwhile, Logan and his sister, Carley, 14, have little time with their own parents or friends because they’re wrapped up corralling their younger siblings. In the midst of this, an unexpected family secret is revealed that affects everyone in the house. Jo Frost has faced challenging situations with families with lots of kids, but can she help her biggest family yet find some balance and harmony?