Bringing Up Bates
10 Seasons
When Gil and Kelly Jo Bates married in 1987, they didn't plan to have kids, but something changed over time; now they're parents to 19 children -- yes 19! When they range from toddler to 20-something and live under one roof, challenges abound, even for a tight-knit family like the Bates brood. Among those are the parents' strict rules, which include everyone's chores, watching little to no TV, and the girls wearing only dresses. Gil runs a tree service that employs some of his sons, while Kelly Jo stays home to make the meals and do the laundry, home schooling and other tasks. As the eldest child gets older, new issues -- including romance, careers and babies -- enter the picture.
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43:10Episode 1
Big Family, Big Changes
Episode 1
TV-G. In the fourth-season opener, Gil has a medical procedure and it leads everyone to think about the future.
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21:40Episode 2
Bates Boys Birthday Bash
Episode 2
TV-G. A birthday is shared by Trace and Jeb, and they celebrate with a boys-only party; Erin and Chad deliver a speech about female empowerment to a group of girls in South Carolina.
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21:40Episode 3
A LOVEly Day
Episode 3
TV-G. I Love You Day is celebrated by the family, and Tori includes her new boyfriend in the festivities; Ashley has an important talk with Nathan's parents; someone makes a big announcement.
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21:40Episode 4
Sunshine State Bates
Episode 4
TV-G. Alyssa opens up about Florida and what life is like there for her, John and Allie Jane; Kelly Jo helps Erin and Whitney plan for their baby girls.
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21:40Episode 5
Tough Decisions and Large Ambitions
Episode 5
TV-G. Lawson goes to Nashville to work on his music career, but his family thinks he's in over his head; Zach and Erin get excited about the impending births of their baby daughters; Nathan announces a surprise regarding his courtship.
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21:40Episode 6
The Big Chili
Episode 6
TV-G. A fund-raiser's held to benefit a volunteer fire department, and the Bates gather to perform at it; Gil and Jackson help Trace build a practice ring for his trick riding.
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21:40Episode 7
The Great Bates Clean-Up
Episode 7
TV-G. Spring cleaning gets underway and old toys must be tossed, but problems arise when Gil grows sentimental; Chad puts in some hard labor at the metal yard.
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21:40Episode 8
Bloopers, Outtakes, and Mishaps, Oh My!
Episode 8
TV-G. The Bates' wackiest moments are spotlighted.
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21:40Episode 9
Birthdays and Boyfriends
Episode 9
TV-G. A joint birthday is planned for Allie Jane and Carlin in Florida; Kelly Jo and Gil decide to meet the family of Tori's beau.
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21:40Episode 10
Who's In Charge?
Episode 10
TV-G. A romantic getaway for Kelly Jo and Gil means the kids are fending for themselves, and problems arise when some of them grow ill; Zach and Whitney host a movie night.
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21:40Episode 11
Bates Make the Grade
Episode 11
TV-G. Graduation day nears for Carlin and Trace, but Kelly Jo gets sick and can't plan a party for them, so Carlin tries to organize a festive celebration.
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21:40Episode 12
The 20th Bates
Episode 12
TV-G. A fan bonds with the Bates after winning a contest to be an honorary family member for a day. Activities include doing chores and riding horses.
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21:40Episode 13
Growing Paine
Episode 13
TV-G. Carson's first birthday is celebrated by the family, who arrive at Erin's home to help decorate; the boys get sidetracked by the party's entertainment; Kelly Jo gives Katie and Josie their first driving lesson.
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21:40Episode 14
Bates Dish it Out
Episode 14
TV-G. A no-limits buffet entices the hungry Bates clan; Lawson acquires a high-profile duet partner: Emily Ann Roberts, a former finalist on "The Voice."
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21:39Episode 15
From the Couch: The Bates go to Florida
Episode 15
TV-G. A visit to Florida is accompanied by commentary from the Bates clan.
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21:40Episode 16
You Can't Spell Paintball without PAIN
Episode 16
TV-G. Jackson turns 14 and assists the Bates men on a tree job, and then they guys play paintball to celebrate his birthday; Erin and Chad share their plans to record a new lullaby CD.
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21:40Episode 17
Three Pointers and Puppies
Episode 17
TV-G. The boys head to camp to play basketball, and the experience of organized sports is new to them; Chad and Erin consider adopting a puppy.
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43:10Episode 18
Meet Kaci Lynn Bates!
Episode 18
TV-G. Whitney has a ultrasound and it reveals a scary situation: The baby is breech just days before delivery.
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28:00Episode 19
SUPERSIZED: Extra Paine
Episode 19
TV-G. Carson's first birthday is celebrated with a bash hosted by Erin; two of the Bates daughters get a driving lesson.
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21:40Episode 20
Muddy Buddies
Episode 20
TV-G. A muddy adventure gets underway when the family ride in four-wheelers, but a change in the weather threatens their fun outing; Michaella and Brandon visit their newest niece.
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21:40Episode 21
Nashville Nights & Country Campouts
Episode 21
TV-G. Lawson gets help with his lawn-care business from his sisters, who are eager to earn some money; Jackson, Warden and Isaiah camp out at the fort; Lawson performs in Nashville.
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43:10Episode 22
And Baby Makes Five?
Episode 22
TV-G. Erin finishes her album of lullabies in Nashville; Chad and Erin adopt a puppy; an excited and nervous Erin reflects on the difficulties she had during Carson's birth, and she admits she has concerns about her impending labor.
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43:09Episode 23
From the Couch: Thanksgiving
Episode 23
TV-G. Join the Bates family as they re-live some hilarious and touching moments from their Thanksgiving at Papa Bill and Mamma June's house.