Bringing Up Bates

Season 1

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UP Faith & Family presents Bringing Up Bates. Gil and Kelly Bates, and their 19 kids, are buzzing about the latest addition to their family; the first Bates grandchild!

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13 Episodes

Meet the Bates
E1
Meet the BatesThe 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
E2
Courtship & MarriageErin 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
E3
Bates Go WildThe 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
E4
Training up BatesDisciplining 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
E5
Nashville SonGil, 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
E6
Organized ChaosHow 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
E7
Welcome Grandbaby BatesZach 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
E8
The Purity RingCarlin 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
E9
Brandon and MichaellaBrandon comes for an extended stay. Could his visit could mean bigger things for Michaella and him?
A Big Bates Thanksgiving
E10
A Big Bates ThanksgivingGet 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
E11
The Bates go to FloridaThe family heads to Florida to visit John and Alyssa.
All About the Bates
E12
All About the BatesFind 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
E13
A Birthday to RememberGil 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.