Bringing Up Bates
This family based reality program follows Gil and Kelly Jo who are raising their 19 children with Love, Humor, and Christian values. No matter the situation, the family faces it together.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Gil Bates , Kelly Jo Bates , Lawson Bates , Katie Bates , Erin Bates , Nathan Bates , Trace Bates , Addallee Bates , Jeb Bates , Josie Bates , Zach Bates , Jackson Bates , Isaiah Bates , Callie Bates , Tori Bates , Warden Bates , Ellie Bates , Judson Bates
S5.E1 ∙ Summer Lovin', Guitar Strummin' and a Surprise a Comin'!
Up presents Bringing Up Bates. The Bates are back! It's a season of new beginnings for the Bates family. A potential new courtship, a new song and an unexpected guest stops by to surprise the family with a very big announcement!
S5.E2 ∙ Plans, Bands, and Mashed Potatoes!
Up presents Bringing Up Bates. Kelly Jo is about to turn 50, so Erin calls a meeting to plan a surprise party. Later, Erin invites Warden, the Bates budding chef, over to teach him how to cook her favorite recipe.
S5.E3 ∙ A Birthday and a Birdie
Up presents Bringing Up Bates. The Bates kids are maturing and reaching new milestones! Katie is turning 16, and it's time for her to receive a purity ring. Kelly Jo and Gil share the news that they've secured a new location for their congregation.
S5.E4 ∙ Doggy Dilemmas
Up presents Bringing Up Bates. Erin and Chad certainly have their hands full with a newborn baby, a toddler, and their new furry addition, Max. Realizing they're in need of some assistance, they enlist the help of the little kids for some puppy training.
S5.E5 ∙ Surprise! Kelly Jo's Big 5-0!
UP presents Bringing Up Bates. After months of planning, the time has finally come to honor Kelly Jo's 50th! To make sure the surprise stays in tact, Gil takes Kelly Jo on a romantic getaway to Chattanooga, TN.
S5.E6 ∙ I "Donut" Know What I'd Do Without You!
It's Tori and Bobby's "1 year" anniversary. To celebrate, Tori and the Bates family are headed to Florida to visit Bobby! Tori wants to share some fun in the sun with her boyfriend, but he's planned a bigger surprise for her.
S5.E7 ∙ Shakeups, Steaks, and Showtime!
Lawson is releasing a CD of original songs, and gearing up for his first big tour! But how will he handle the pressure of performing at a big event? Meanwhile, Zach and Whitney finally get a much deserved date night!
S5.E8 ∙ Sweet Home Spartanburg
Kelly Jo takes the family to her hometown and shows them the house she grew up in, her high school and introduces them to her childhood friends. We'll also check in with Alyssa and John as they get ready for their new baby!
S5.E9 ∙ Fire Trucks and Diaper Dumps
UP presents Bringing Up Bates. The Bates face an unexpected emergency when a house fire erupts in the laundry room. The family investigates who is responsible for the fire and deals with the consequences.
S5.E10 ∙ Loads of Laundry and Lots of Lessons
UP presents Bringing Up Bates. Since a fire in the laundry room caused severe smoke damage inside the Bates house, how will the family handle their daily routine, since temporarily relocating to just two rooms in a hotel?
S5.E11 ∙ Bike Racks, Barbers, & Big Duets
Lawson's album release tour is in full swing and the next stop is Mount Airy, NC! Before his performance at the historic Earle Theater, Lawson and Nathan visit the iconic sights of the 'Real Mayberry.' Meanwhile, Gil teaches the younger boys how to build a bike rack out of logs. Later, the rest of the family reunites in NC to help Lawson with his concert preparations.
S5.E12 ∙ Mass-a-somethin'
UP presents Bringing Up Bates. The Bates are hitting the slopes! Gil and Kelly Jo plan a ski trip in Virginia! After ski lessons, the family decides to head down the mountain! Will this be a one-time deal or will this turn into an annual tradition?
S5.E13 ∙ Working Up An Appetite
It's another busy day at the Bates house! The family is in the home stretch when it comes to completing their Basketball court. It's finally time to install the goal, but will the boys be able to follow instructions properly or will their hoop dreams be put on hold? Meanwhile, Carlin and Josie experience a pain-filled escapade when they get their wisdom teeth pulled out.
S5.E14 ∙ The 'Cubs' Land in Chicago
It's a Windy City adventure for the younger Bates boys when Michaella and Brandon jump at the chance to babysit Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Jud and Jeb, while Gil and KJ are in Australia. But how will these two newlyweds handle sharing their one bedroom/one bathroom apartment with five Bates Boys?
S5.E15 ∙ A New Baby Born and Love All Around!
Love is the air for Bates Family! Gil, Kelly Jo and the kids head to Florida to await the arrival of Alyssa and John's second child, Lexi Mae! Counting down the days to her delivery, Alyssa checks in at the birthing center for a checkup, but will complications with the baby's heartbeat delay her delivery?
