Bringing Up Bates

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 BatesKelly Jo BatesLawson BatesKatie BatesErin BatesNathan BatesTrace BatesAddallee BatesJeb BatesJosie BatesZach BatesJackson BatesIsaiah BatesCallie BatesTori BatesWarden BatesEllie BatesJudson Bates


1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Summer of Love

Wed, May 31, 2017

Love is blooming for the Bates, with Carlin finding a special friend in Evan and Tori and Bobby deepening their bond; the married couples have big news, especially Erin and Chad.

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ Road Trip Romance

Wed, Jun 7, 2017

Carlin goes to spend time with Evan's family. Will she gain his parents' approval and is a courtship on the way? Jackson is the next Bates in line to get his learner's permit. Will he be a better driver than his sisters?

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ Bobby's Movin' In

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

Bobby hopes to move closer to Tori after college, but needs work and a place to live first. Kelly Jo takes Jud and Jeb to martial arts. Bobby and Tori discuss their future with Gil and Kelly Jo - is a proposal on the way?

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ Sibling Revelry

Wed, Jun 21, 2017

A Self-Defense Class ignites Friendly Competition among several of the bates sisters; Gil gathers the kids for Car 101 session.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ He Said, She Shed

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

Kelly Jo cashes in on her 'I Love you Day' gift from Gil and wants him to clean up the shed. Can Gil complete the project in a timely fashion and without any complaints?

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Newlywed Edition

Wed, Jul 5, 2017

The younger Bates couples see how well they know their respective partners.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ Don't Worry, We've 'Goat' This!

Wed, Jul 12, 2017

Erin and Chad have expanded their family with twin pygmy goats, but having extra kids means more household chores; Gil and the younger kids stop by to help paint the goats' new shed; Gil and the kids reconfigure a safer design for the zip line.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ Stop, Drop, and Wash

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

The Bates family will never forget their house fire, and so they organize a car-washing fundraiser to give back to the heroic volunteer firefighters who responded to their emergency situation. Right before the big day, Zach insists on giving the Bates kids a tutorial on the do's and don'ts of properly washing a car. But will a family water fight put an end to Zach's lesson?

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ More Bloopers, Outtakes, and Mishaps, Oh My!

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

A look back at some of the funniest and wackiest things the Bates kids have said and done, updated with even more fun clips and mishaps.

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ Lawson and Sadie's Big Breakup

Mon, Jul 3, 2017

Now that Lawson's wrapped up recording his album, he's taking the next step with his career and making a music video, co-starring actress Sadie Robertson. Can he turn his song about heartbreak into a high quality music video?

11Season 6

S6.E11 ∙ One Cap, Two Gowns?

Wed, Aug 9, 2017

Now that Bobby's graduated from college, it's a time of celebration, love and new beginnings! Before his big graduation party, Bobby and Tori catch up and discuss their future together.

12Season 6

S6.E12 ∙ The Night the Lights Went Out in Tennessee

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

Now that Nathan is a certified flight instructor, he's moved back to teach flight lessons. Meanwhile, Kacie Lynn is turning the big "One." At the Bates house, a power outage leads to an impromptu slumber party and game night!

13Season 6

S6.E13 ∙ The Fabulous Backwoods Bates Boys

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

Since moving out, Zach misses spending time with the boys, so he organizes a camping trip to have some bonding time with his brothers. But between shooting and fishing he gets a call that might put his plan on pause.

14Season 6

S6.E14 ∙ Here's the Scoop!

Wed, Aug 30, 2017

Kelly Jo, Erin, Carson and Tori head to Chicago to visit Michaela and Brandon and take in a few sights; Carlin, Josie and Katie are on babysitting duty while mom's away.

15Season 6

S6.E15 ∙ Courtship, Kiddos, and Future Son-In-Laws?

Wed, Sep 6, 2017

A Bates Summer wouldn't be complete without a family vacation! This year the family is headed to an adventure resort. Bobby realizes that this vacation is the perfect time to ask Gil a very big question.

16Season 6

S6.E16 ∙ Uncharted Waters

Wed, Sep 13, 2017

It's a family affair, as the Bates continue their thrill seeking vacation at Adventures on the Gorge! Gil is in for a big surprise when Bobby asks him for permission to pop the big question!