Bringing Up Bates
Bringing Up Bates
Bringing Up Bates
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Overview
Twenty-seven years ago Gil and Kelly Jo Bates tied the knot with no plans to have kids. Fast forward 19 kids later and this tight-knit family, seemingly too good to be true, has a tremendous bond but are far from perfect. As you will see, when you have a house full of 19 children, from ages two to 25, daily chaos is multiplied exponentially, but so are the joyful and poignant moments that life can bring.
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: 2015-01-01
Runtime: 0h 22m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Gil Bates
Gil Bates
Self
Kelly Jo Bates
Kelly Jo Bates
Self
Zach Bates
Zach Bates
Self
Whitney Bates
Whitney Bates
Self
Erin Paine
Erin Paine
Self
Tori Smith
Tori Smith
Self
Michael Keilen
Michael Keilen
Self
Carlin Stewart
Carlin Stewart
Self
Josie Balka
Josie Balka
Self
Alyssa Webster
Alyssa Webster
Self
Katie Clark
Katie Clark
Self
Nathan Bates
Nathan Bates
Self
Official Videos
Bringing Up Bates - A Fun Family Full Of Love
Bringing Up Bates - A Fun Family Full Of Love
Episodes - Season 1
Meet the Bates
Meet the Bates
Episode 1
The Bates' first grandchild causes much excitement for everyone and prompts the girls to plan a baby shower in the series premiere of this reality show spotlighting a family with 19 children living in rural Tennessee.
Courtship & Marriage
Courtship & Marriage
Episode 2
Erin has sleepover with her siblings so that she doesn't feel so lonely in her house where just she and her husband live; Zach and Whitney prepare for parenthood; and Michaella and her chaperone surprise her boyfriend with a visit to Texas.
Bates Go Wild
Bates Go Wild
Episode 3
The whole Bates clan packs up and heads to the great outdoors! If you think packing for your family is hard... try packing for 21!
Training up Bates
Training up Bates
Episode 4
Disciplining kids is never easy, but by now, Gil and Kelly have it down to a science with a method they call “Train Up.” Plus Chad and Erin head to the doctors where they are expecting a baby.
Nashville Son
Nashville Son
Episode 5
Gil, Kelly and the younger kids plant a fall garden. With so many opinions to juggle, deciding on its location, let alone what to plant, is difficult. Meanwhile, budding gospel country singer and songwriter Lawson heads to Nashville to effort his dream of a music career. With one published CD under his belt, he lands a meeting with a record label executive and gets a coveted session with a well-known vocal coach. Back at the Bates house, the garden finally gets planted with Chad’s help and the family eagerly awaits news from Lawson in Nashville.
Organized Chaos
Organized Chaos
Episode 6
How does a family of 21 find enough clothes to last through the winter? Get ready for the Bates seasonal clothing switchover, where nothing goes to waste! In the midst of the chaos, the family is asked to sing at a bluegrass music festival... but can they all learn their parts in time?
Welcome Grandbaby Bates
Welcome Grandbaby Bates
Episode 7
Zach and Whitney's baby is due in less than 2 weeks, but the nursery is nowhere near ready! Lucky for them, there are plenty of Bates to lend a hand. As Whitney's due-date nears (and passes!) the whole family gets anxious to meet the newest addition to the ever-growing clan. Later, Erin shares surprising news with her parents.
The Purity Ring
The Purity Ring
Episode 8
Carlin gets a night out alone with her parents and they have a special surprise for her. Later, the Bates family visits Zach and Whitney as they adjust to being first-time parents. Then, Lawson sings the National Anthem in front of 15,000 people.
Brandon and Michaella
Brandon and Michaella
Episode 9
Brandon comes for an extended stay. Could his visit could mean bigger things for Michaella and him?
A Big Bates Thanksgiving
A Big Bates Thanksgiving
Episode 10
Get ready to give thanks... Bates style! The whole family heads to Gil's parents' farm for a super-sized family dinner. The family joins hands to say what they're thankful for. Someone reveals a surprise.
The Bates go to Florida
The Bates go to Florida
Episode 11
The family heads to Florida to visit John and Alyssa.
All About the Bates
All About the Bates
Episode 12
Find out everything you want to know (and then some!) about the Bates as they answer viewer questions and show some hilarious never-before-seen footage.
A Birthday to Remember
A Birthday to Remember
Episode 13
Gil is turning 50 and the kids want to surprise him with a huge party! Kelly Jo whisks Gil away for a romantic overnight stay while the kids get to work planning the festivities. When the big surprise is revealed, a teary-eyed Gil basks in the warm glow of being surrounded by so many family and friends.
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