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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21:40Episode 25
Hit the Road Jack!
Episode 25
TV-G. To celebrate his Sweet 16, Jackson heads to the DMV to take his Driver's Test. Erin and Chad Paine prepare for the arrival of Baby #3, Everly Hope. Trace gets a flying lesson from his brother Nathan.
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21:40Episode 26
Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!
Episode 26
TV-G. Now that Michaella and Brandon have more spacious digs, it's Addee, Ellie and Callie's turn to visit their big sis in Chicago! Back home, Tori and Bobby ponder their upcoming move to Nashville with mixed emotions.
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21:39Episode 27
Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
Episode 27
TV-G. Now that Josie's graduated from cosmetology school, she's landed a new job at a salon. Before baby Everly is born, Erin and Chad spend some bonding time with Carson and Brooklyn.
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21:40Episode 28
One Week, Three Babies?!
Episode 28
TV-G. Gil and Kelly Jo gear up to be on hand for the birth of Erin and Alyssa's third child. The Bates gather for supper at Zach and Whitney's new house when Tori and Bobby surprise the family with some very big news!
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21:40Episode 29
A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show
Episode 29
TV-G. KJ heads to Florida to be by Alyssa's side on her due date, but will Erin or Alyssa deliver first? Lawson and Trace head to Indiana to participate in their first Rodeo Variety show performance and showing off their trick riding.
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21:39Episode 30
Labor Paines
Episode 30
TV-G. Now that Alyssa's given birth to her third child, Erin's up next! Erin's strong contractions have Chad rushing to the hospital, but will they make it in time? And if they do, will Dr. Vick be ready?
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21:40Episode 31
Chaperoning Do's & Don'ts
Episode 31
TV-G. Now that the older Bates girls are coupling up, Gil and Kelly Jo decide to give the younger kids a lesson on the do's and don'ts to being the perfect chaperone.
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21:40Episode 32
Milestones and New Chapters
Episode 32
TV-G. It's time for the middle boys to get schooled on the Bates Family Tree business. It's a milestone moment for Tori, Trace and Josie, as they graduate from college, and begin the next chapter in their lives.
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21:40Episode 33
Asking Permission and a Big Decision
Episode 33
TV-G. Josie and Kelton ask Zach and Whitney for advice before speaking to Gil and Kelly Jo about the "M" word. Tori and Bobby have their very first ultrasound. Gil debates an expansion to the growing Bates' Church.
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The Ring, The Dress and Ready for Next Steps!
Episode 34
TV-G. Kelton meets up with Bobby to look at engagement ring settings for Josie. It's moving time for Tori and Bobby. Whitney's on the hunt for the perfect Vow Renewal dress to say "I do" in, a second time around.
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21:39Episode 35
Baby Fever and Proposal Decisions
Episode 35
TV-G. Kelton's eager to propose to Josie so he reaches out to Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss ideas on where he should pop the question. Meanwhile, the Bates church is undergoing a massive renovation with the help of the ministry group, Carpenters For Christ.
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21:39Episode 36
Blue or Pink, What Do You Think?
Episode 36
TV-G. Is it a Boy or Girl?! The entire Bates family gather in Tennessee to learn the gender of Tori and Bobby's first child! Meanwhile, Kelton works on finalizing the details of his proposal to Josie.
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43:10Episode 37
A Monumental Proposal
Episode 37
TV-G. Unbeknownst to Josie, Kelton's planning to pop the question at her dream destination! But when he surprises her at work with her parents, will she be clued into the grand plan?
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43:10Episode 38
New Year, New Bates: Part I
Episode 38
TV-G. Take a look back at highlights from Season 7 of "Bringing Up Bates" including everything from incredible courtship and marriage proposals to baby announcements and new jobs, new homes and new adventures!