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
Gil and Kelly Bates, and their 19 kids, are buzzing about the latest addition to their family; the first Bates grandchild!
Erin invites her siblings over for a sleepover to help ease the transition from a full house to living with only her new husband, Chad.
The whole Bates family packs up and heads to the great outdoors!
The younger kids get a lesson on "Train Up," Gil and Kelly's method for discipline, and Kelly takes 11 of them shopping for the ultimate test!
Budding country singer/songwriter Lawson heads to Nashville to meet with a record label executive, while Kelly and the younger kids start planting a fall garden.
Get ready for the Bates seasonal clothing switchover, where nothing goes to waste! The family is asked to sing at a bluegrass music festival.
As Whitney's due-date nears (and passes!) the whole family gets anxious to meet the newest addition to the ever-growing family.
Carlin gets a night out alone with her parents and they have a special surprise for her.
Brandon comes for an extended stay with the Bates family. Could this mean bigger things for Michaella and him?
The family heads to Gil's parents' farm for a super-sized family dinner. The family joins hands to say what they're thankful for and a surprise is revealed.
The family hits the road to visit Alyssa and John in Florida.
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.
In the first season finale, Gil is turning 50 and the family can't think of better way to celebrate than to surprise him with a huge family party.
In the season 2 premiere, the family celebrates their special tradition, "I Love You Day," with surprise gifts (and surprise guests) for the whole family.
Gil, Kelly Jo and Michael head to Chicago to see Brandon's parents. Brandon corners Gil for a "heart to heart" talk in the most unlikely of places!
Erin and Chad meet with Dr. Vick to discuss the risk of having a stillbirth and the precautions they must take for the rest of her pregnancy.
Kelly Jo's mother Meema announces that she wants to live closer to the kids. Kelly Jo takes her house hunting, but the task proves tougher than anyone imagined.
With Erin and Chad's due date looming, the whole family gathers for their baby shower.
As the episode title states, Brandon wants to ask for Michaella's hand in marriage. Will he be able to pull off an elaborate surprise with his sisters' help? Will the Bates parents make it to D.C. to share the surprise after a trip to Florida?
Erin has been experiencing early contractions, so she and Chad rush to their doctor to find out what's wrong.
The family takes us inside the rewards and challenges of homeschooling so many kids, each with a different learning style.
UP presents Bringing Up Bates. Michael and Brandon meet with a wedding planner to go over all the details of their upcoming nuptials. Lawson learns he has to have his wisdom teeth removed.
Kay offers many choices for a wedding cake. Chad and Erin go away for a romantic time before their baby is born. Is Erin's baby arriving?
The Bates spend an exciting afternoon at the lake. Tori's gift card from her grandmother, for good grades, gets used to buy new clothing.
Michael takes Kelly Jo and her sisters into town to look for a wedding dress, but none of the dresses are right.
The whole family gathers together as Addee and Ellie celebrate their birthdays with a joint swim party!
In the season finale, the entire Bates family comes together for the opportunity of a lifetime - to perform at the world famous "Dollywood" resort, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Most of the Bates family travels to Papa Bill's for a combination celebration of Papa Bill's 77th birthday and July 4th. Another search ensues for Michaella's wedding dress, bringing the family to Nashville.
Berries get picked. Food choices for the wedding are chicken salad sandwiches and subs for up to 1000 people. The family realizes how much they'll miss Michaella once she's married. Kelly wants to lose 10 lbs before Michaella's wedding on 3 weeks - Tori is a taskmaster though.
Brandon and Michaella get a marriage license. Gil and Kelly take the younger kids to a park. Lawson, Nathan and Trace go ice skating with Brandon who falls and hurts his head. The girls have a candle making gathering at Erin's house.
After months of planning, Michaella and Brandon say, "I do" and finally share their first kiss.
Michaella and Brandon travel to Montana for their honeymoon. Back at home, Gil treats his youngest daughters to a dinner date, and Zach comes home from the police academy.
Judson turns five and gets a bike for his birthday, but still needs encouragement to take off the training wheels. Erin heads to Nashville to record a Christmas album.
Kelly Jo and the kids travel to visit Michaella and Brandon in Chicago. Zach graduates from the police academy and the whole family is there to celebrate his achievement.
The Bates family packs up and heads to Florida. The boys try their luck fishing for dinner, but not everyone is sure that the catch of the day will end up on their plate.
Inspired by Zach, the Bates decide to go through police training. Lawson has a singing gig at a local hospital. And Chad helps Erin design the CD cover for her Christmas album.
With the three eldest sisters out of the house, the remaining girls decide it's time to redecorate their bedroom, as Zach and Whitney do a little redecorating of their own.
Bradley is turning one! Kelly Jo and the girls look for gifts, and Lawson has a photoshoot for his new album. Whitney shares some big news at Bradley's birthday party.
Whitney and Zach have their first ultrasound. Gil and Kelly Jo celebrates their 28th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner. Nathan calls a family meeting to share some exciting news!
Nathan and Lawson go to New York to visit Ashley and Anastasia. The city girls show our country boys all the sites of the city. They go ice-skating and Nathan asks an important question.
In this all new supersized episode, get more birthday fun with Jeb and Trace!
It's a season of change for the Bates with new loves, careers, and a grandbaby on the way! But when Gil undergoes surgery, it makes everyone think about the future.
It's Trace and Jeb's birthday and there's only one rule: no girls allowed! The brothers, who share a birthday, plan a party for Bates boys only!
The whole family arrives at the Bates house to celebrate their favorite holiday, "I Love You Day" AND there's someone new at the table - Tori's new beau!
While Alyssa may live far from the family, they're never far from their hearts! We check in with the Websters while Erin and Whitney talk with Kelly Jo about all things baby girl!
Lawson travels to Nashville and makes exciting new plans for his music career. Meanwhile, expectant couples, Zach and Whitney and Erin and Chad bond over their upcoming baby girls.
The Bates family is reunited to perform at a fundraiser. Without much time to practice, will they come up flat or be able to pull it together in time?
The Bates are ready to clean house! Kelly Jo leads the project and tries to convince the kids to get rid of their old junk and used toys. But when Gil gets sentimental he may make a mess of the whole endeavor.
As we've seen, the Bates kids are full of hilarious sayings and entertaining moments. We take a look back at the funniest and wackiest things the Bates kids have said and done.
It's the girls' turn to celebrate as Allie Jane and Carlin share a birthday. They soon realize it's a lot harder to plan a party for both a 1-year-old and an 18-year-old than they thought. Kelly Jo and Gil meet Tori's boyfriend's family.
The kids are in charge while Kelly Jo and Gil take a much needed trip to Niagara Falls. But when some of the kids get sick, will they be able to handle the pressure?
It's time to flip the tassel as Trace and Carlin get ready to receive their high school diplomas! As the family prepares for the big bash, they find themselves one man down when Kelly Jo falls ill.
Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of the Bates family? Join the 20th Bates contest winner as they meet the family and embark on a day-in-the-life of a Bates.
Carson is turning 1 and it's Erin's first time hosting the whole family, so she enlists everyone's help. She quickly loses the boys when the party's entertainment arrives. Katie and Josie hop behind the wheel for their first driving lesson.
The Bates family heads to an all-you-can-eat buffet, but will some of the Bates' eyes be bigger than their stomachs? Lawson finds inspiration from an unlikely duet partner, Emily Ann Roberts, a former contestant on The Voice.
The Bates are back to lend their colorful commentary to yet another memorable episode! Watch as they give real-time commentary on their Florida adventure including the hilarious monster truck ride through the swamp!
Jackson is turning 14 and it's time to help out on a tree job. The guys come together to celebrate Jackson's birthday with a rowdy game of paintball. But it isn't too long before they learn that you can't spell paintball without PAIN.
The Bates boys are going to basketball camp. Meanwhile, Chad and Erin are expecting baby Brooklyn any day now! But they're already thinking about adding another member to the family - a new puppy!
Zach, Whitney, and the whole Bates family get ready to meet their newest addition, Kaci Lynn! But they learn that Kaci Lynn is breach and if she doesn't turn, it could have dangerous consequences for mom and baby.
A special new super sized episode of Bringing Up Bates featuring extra footage of Jackson's paintball party and a visit from Meemaw.
The family goes on a messy adventure when they pack up and go mudding on four wheelers. But when the weather takes an unexpected turn the family is in danger of losing their muddy good time.
Lawson is shining up his boots for a gig in Nashville! Meanwhile, Jackson, Warden and Isaiah camp out in their favorite spot...the fort. Lawson takes the stage at a venue in Nashville.
As Brooklyn's birth gets closer, Erin recounts her struggles with Carson's labor and even though it will be worth it when she has Brooklyn in her arms, she worries that she'll face the same difficulties this time around.
In this all new supersized episode, get more from the Bates as they attend an event at the fire station that saved Addallee's life when she was a baby.
Join the Bates family as they re-live some hilarious and touching moments from their Thanksgiving at Papa Bill and Mamma June's house. It's an overstuffed episode you won't want to miss!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
A Self-Defense Class ignites Friendly Competition among several of the bates sisters; Gil gathers the kids for Car 101 session.
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?
The younger Bates couples see how well they know their respective partners.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Josie celebrates her 18th birthday, Bobby picks out an engagement ring for Tori in Florida, and Evan puts his courtship proposal plan for Carlin in place.
Michaella and Brandon move out of their apartment into a new house, so Kelly Jo and Erin come down to Chicago to help decorate, but there are some disagreements along the way. Chad give his job to Bobby for when he finally moves up to Tennessee.
Bobby finally moves to Tennesse, so he and Tori can be closer. Before he goes to Tennesse, though, he picks up his engagement ring for Tori.
The Bates family is excited for the solar eclipse and Brandon gives the younger Bates kids a teaching lesson about the eclipse,. Brandon and Michaella go to Dr. Vick for answers about Michaella's infertility.
Erin reveals she is pregnant with baby number 3, Whitney is balancing a new career and motherhood, and Trace practices for his college basketball tryouts with his friends.
Tori is anxious for Bobby to pop the question, Carlin, Tori, and Josie go on a triple date with Evan, Bobby, and Kelton, and Bobby put his marriage proposal for Tori into motion.
Flashbacks of Bates competitions, like football and racing.
Tori and Bobby decide to move up their wedding date, the Bates boys head out to the lake to celebrate Nathan's birthday, and Tori goes shopping for a wedding dress shopping.
Kelly Jo puts together a team to plan Tori and Bobby's wedding, Tori wants a winter wonderland wedding, and Isaiah turns 13 and celebrates by playing laser tag with the family.
The Bates family has a picnic, where Alyssa reveals she is pregnant with baby number 3; Kelly Jo and Tori take the bridal party to Renee's dress shop so they can try on customly-made bridesmaid dresses.
Everybody's renovating: Chad works on a fixer-upper, Erin starts inputting on interior decorating, and Zach and Whitney buy a fixer upper for them and their children to live in.
Gil takes a Tori out for a special father-daughter outing before the wedding; The family hosts a wedding shower for Bobby and Tori; Cosmetologist bound Josie gives Kaci Lynn her first haircut.
Kelly Jo and the sisters take Tori on bachelorette beach vacation, while Bobby and the younger Bates boys move Bobby stuff out the trailer and into an apartment.
The Bates head to Thanksgiving at Papa Bill and Mama Jane's house; while there Josie and Kelton ask Kelly Jo and Gil for the green-light to officially court sometime in the near future.
Tori has her final wedding dress fitting; Carlin helps Tori with her hairstyle for the wedding; Gil and the boys work on the tree decor for the wedding.
It's a "marry" Christmas because it's just in time for Tori and Bobby's winter wonderland wedding. From the rings and the I do's to the first kiss.
The Bates family talks about their life over the past 7 seasons and how television has impacted their lives.
Flashbacks from the past seven seasons show the most motherly moments from Kelly Jo, Whitney, Erin, and Alyssa.
A look back at the first four Bates weddings with some never-before-seen footage.
Tori and Bobby go to California for their honeymoon; and Kelton puts his courtship proposal plan for Josie in motion.
Kelly Jo gets laser eye surgery and the Bates kids step up around the house.
It's Carlin's time to teach the other kids for school; The family travels to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to meet Mama Jane's side of the family.
Jackson takes his drivers test and Nathan gives Trace a flying lesson.
Addalee, Ellie, and Callie visit with Michaella and Brandon in Chicago where they get their first sewing lesson and go to the zoo.
Josie gets a job at a salon and gives Trace a haircut; Tori and Bobby meet with Kelly Jo and Gil and discuss the newlyweds plans to move to Nashville.
Kelly Jo and Gil discuss how to be there for the births of both Erin and Alyssa's third child; Lawson and Trace prepare for their first rodeo; At the first dinner at Zach and Whitney's new house, Tori and Bobby reveal unexpected news.
Kelly Jo heads to Florida to be by Alyssa's side for the birth of Zoey Joy; Lawson and Trace head to Indiana to perform in their first rodeo.
Now that Alyssa's given birth, Erin's up next; The Bates girls treat Erin to a pedicure before her big due date; Baby Everly Hope is born.
Kelly Jo and Gil give the younger kids lessons in chaperoning; Tori and Bobby go apartment hunting in Nashville.
Erin gives Tori a cooking lesson before she and Bobby move to Nashville; The middle Bates boys learn the more dangerous jobs of the tree business; Josie, Trace, and Tori finally graduate from college.
Josie and Kelton are ready for engagement; Tori and Bobby go for their first ultrasound with Dr. Vick, while the Bates's church goes under remodeling for more space.
Kelton invites Bobby to help him pick out the perfect engagement ring for Josie; Tori and Bobby finally leave for Nashville; Whitney goes shopping for her Vow Renewal dress.
Kelton discusses proposal ideas with Kelly Jo and Gil; The construction starts with the renovation of the Bates's church.
Kelton finishes up his proposal plans for Josie; The whole Bates family gathers for the gender reveal party of Tori and Bobby's first child; Zach and Whitney go over their vow renewal checklist.
As Kelton is proposing to Josie in Utah with Kelly Jo, Gil, and his parents, Erin leads up a renovation of the Bates house with the rest of Bates kids, and Zach and Whitney meet a floral shop to discuss the final details of the Vow Renewal Ceremony.
The Bates look back at the first year long season that is season 7; All courtships, babies, engagements, and weddings.
The Bates look back at the first year long season that is season 7; All courtships, babies, engagements, and weddings.
Josie plans her fall wedding; Tori and Bobby prepare for the birth of their first child; Zach and Whitney's vow renewal ceremony.
Josie's found her dream wedding dress online...there's just one dilemma - the bridal designer's showroom is located in New York City. Can she convince Kelly Jo that a trip to the Big Apple is a priority, so that she can try on the dress? And now that Evan has permission from Gil and Kelly Jo to propose to Carlin, it's time to shop for an engagement ring!
Evan talks proposal plans for Carlin with Erin and Kelly Jo; Josie and Kelton have settled on the venue for their outdoor wedding.
Kelly Jo and Josie return to New York for Josie to try on the wedding dress on last time; Evan is finishing up his proposal plan for Carlin, so he takes ballroom dancing lessons with his mother; Kelly Jo throws a bridal shower for Josie.
Evan finally puts his marriage proposal for Carlin in place; Evan takes on her on a surprise getaway to Maine for the special event.
The family celebrates Katie's 18th birthday; Josie and Kelton go hunting for an apartment for them to live in once they are married.
The countdown starts to Josie and Kelton's wedding; The bride tries on her wedding dress one last time; It's time to say I Do.
A newlywed game for the older married couples (Zach and Whitney, Michaella and Brandon, and Erin and Chad) vs. the newer married couples (Tori and Bobby and Josie and Kelton)
Josie and Kelton go on their honeymoon; The family hosts a baby shower for Tori and Bobby.
The Bates women have a reunion and take the children to a fun day; Gil takes Addallee, Ellie, and Callie to visit Erin to work on a special project.
Tori and Bobby count down the days to Baby Kade's arrival; The Bates family heads out to Nashville to help decorate Kade's arrival; Katie attends cosmetology school.
Josie and Kelton settle into their new apartment; Gil and Kelly Jo take Addallee for a checkup; Judson and Jeb do indoor rock climbing.
As Erin and Chad celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary, they take a walk down memory lane during a romantic getaway; As Tori's due date gets nearer, the family meets up and discusses how to be in Nashville for the birth of Baby Kade.
Gil, Chad, Zach, and the rest of the Bates boys go mudding. While there they surprise Zach for his 30th birthday; Lawson and Gil get a phone call from Kelly Jo that Tori has gone into labor; Lawson, Gil, Erin, and Carlin try to get to Nashville before Baby Kade is born.
After pushing all day, Tori finally gives birth to Baby Kade; Weeks later, during Christmas the entire Bates clan comes together and meets Baby Kade.
