Bringing Up Bates
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.
Episodes
Join us in celebrating six years and nine seasons of laughs, loves, and family.
Spring is a time of new life and hope... and for the growing Bates brood it’s no different. In this special we’ll see the new ventures, new love and celebratory moments that keep the Bates flourishing.
Josie’s business is thriving, but she and Kelton deal with heartbreak after a miscarriage. Now that Michaella’s almost a nurse, Kelly Jo leans on her for advice about her health.
The Bates Sisters’ Boutique purchases a storefront! Later a group heads to the Smoky Mountains for some outdoor birthday fun, but will a gem mining adventure reveal a surprise proposal?
To show her love on the eve of her surgery, the Bates kids throw Kelly Jo a surprise party!
Nathan invites his girlfriend for Christmas, and Katie dishes about her future with Travis.
Never before seen footage and tender moments with the newest moms and the latest babies
The Bates Sisters Boutique has a new workspace in downtown Rocky Top!
Alyssa and John welcome Macy Jo into the world as proud grandparents Gil and Kelly Jo are on hand to meet grandbaby # 15! Later, Katie puts her makeup skills to the test on a bridal photo shoot.
Now that Erin’s health is on the upswing, the Paines tackle renovating an old camper! Meanwhile, Whitney, Erin and Carlin move out of their old workspace and into their new downtown location!
Bates Sisters Boutique holds their first photo shoot in their new space, and Nathan and Esther shop for engagement rings. Finally, the family gathers two by two for their most beloved holiday!
Tori and Whitney meet up to swap baby clothes while their hubbies are in charge of cooking dinner! Later, Nathan returns to the jewelry store to purchase Esther's dream engagement ring.
Savor the Summer season with never before seen moments along with some summertime classics as the Bates enjoy everything from whitewater rafting, camping, shuffleboard, cookouts and more!
Whitney and Josie dish about motherhood and work on a craft project for their nurseries. Meanwhile, Nathan tells Lawson that he’s hoping to propose to Esther!
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