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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801 - Ultrasounds, Wedding Vows & a Bride to Be?
Episode 1
TV-G. Newly engaged Josie begins planning her fall wedding, Evan has an important question to ask Gil & Kelly Jo, Tori & Bobby get a 4D ultrasound for Baby Kade, and Zach & Whitney share an emptinoal vow renewal with her parents.
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21:40Episode 2
802 - Big Apple Bride
Episode 2
TV-G. Josie finds her dream wedding dress online but the designer's showroom is in New York City. Now that Evan has permission to propose to Carlin, the couple breaks tradition to look at wedding rings together.
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803 - A Proposal to Plan & Wedding To-Do's!
Episode 3
TV-G. Evan begins planning his proposal to Carlin with the help of Erin & Kelly Jo. Josie fears rain after selecting an outdoor venue for the wedding. Erin and Chad support Zach & Whitney after learning of Whitney's miscarriage.
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804 - A Sweet Shower & a Surprise Switch!
Episode 4
TV-G. Josie heads back to New York for a final dress fitting. Kelly Jo throws Josie a "Tea Party" themed shower. Evan moves full speed ahead with his proposal plan with a special surprise for Carlin.
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21:39Episode 5
805 - The Maine Event
Episode 5
TV-G. After surprisng Carlin at the recording studio, Evan whisks Carlin away for his fairytale propsal plan in picturesque Portland, Maine.
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21:40Episode 6
806 - Bate & Switch
Episode 6
TV-G. Josie & Kelton begin looking for an apartment for after they're married. Jackson buys a used truck, but quickly realizes a fixer upper is a "big project."
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807 - A Bride, A Groom and a Love That's True!
Episode 7
TV-G. It's the next chapter in Josie and Kelton's love story as the countdown to their wedding begins! It's a dream come true but will an unexpected traffic jam put their wedding ceremony in jeopardy?
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21:40Episode 8
808 - Newlyweds: Rookies vs. Pros
Episode 8
TV-G. How well do you know your spouse? The older couples are pros while the newlyweds are still getting used to married life. It's "Pros" vs "Rookies" in this Bringing Up Bates special.
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21:40Episode 9
809 - A Latte Love!
Episode 9
TV-G. Josie & Kelton head out on their next romantic adventure together, a honeymoon in Asheville, NC! The rest of the family meets for Tori & Bobby's baby shower with some fun and fellowship.
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21:40Episode 10
810 - A Wedding to Plan & Fun with the Fam!
Episode 10
TV-G. It's a family reunion when Michaela and Alyssa join Erin, Whitney, Kelly Jo and the grandbabies for some playtime and catching up at a children's museum.
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21:40Episode 11
811 - Nashville Nursery Makeover
Episode 11
TV-G. Tori & Bobby are counting down the days to baby Cade's arrival. The Bates head to Nasville to help decorate the nursery. Katie follows in Josie's footsteps and attends cosmetology school.
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812 - A Newlywed Nest & Trace Put to the Test
Episode 12
TV-G. Josie & Kelton begin settling into their new apartment. Josie's friend Whitney helps her decorate the living room. Trace finishes his Sheriff's Deputy Officer training.
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813 - A Proposal to Remember & A Baby on the Way
Episode 13
TV-G. 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.
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814 - Ready or Not, Baby Kade is on His Way!
Episode 14
TV-G. To celebrate Zach's 30th birthday, the guys hit the road for some bonding time and fun in the mud! But in between four wheeling and skeet shooting, Gil gets news from Kelly Jo that baby Kade is on his way! As Tori works her way through intense labor pains, Kelly Jo and Bobby are by her side...
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21:40Episode 15
815 - It's a Boy & Maybe One More?
Episode 15
TV-G. It's a mad rush, as Gil, Erin, Carlin and Lawson attempt to make it to the hospital before Tori gives birth to baby Kade.
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21:39Episode 16
Our Wedding Story: Whitney & Zach
Episode 16
TV-G. Whitney and Zach's touching vow renewal ceremony!
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43:09Episode 17
Our Wedding Story: Michaella & Brandon
Episode 17
TV-G. Follow Michaella and Brandon's endearing love story to a beautiful wedding ceremony.
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43:09Episode 18
Our Wedding Story: Tori & Bobby
Episode 18
TV-G. Touching moments from Tori and Bobby's romance-from a sweet courtship and unforgettable proposal.
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43:09Episode 19
Our Wedding Story: Josie & Kelton
Episode 19
TV-G. Relive Josie and Kelton's beautiful and endearing love story.
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42:24Episode 20
Our Proposal Story: Carlin & Evan
Episode 20
TV-G. See all the great moments that led to Evan and Carlin's big day.
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43:09Episode 21
816 - A Very Medieval I Love You Day!
Episode 21
TV-G. The Bates crew gathers for a Chivalry themed party with food, games, and costumes.
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21:39Episode 22
817 - A Blushing Bride to Be!
Episode 22
TV-G. Kelly Jo, Erin and Carlin head to Nashville to help Carlin with the #1 thing on her wedding to-do - find a wedding dress. Carlin tries on her dream gown; but will it still be the one when she realizes that it's slightly pink?
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21:39Episode 23
818 - A Dance with Dad & a Wedding to Plan!
Episode 23
TV-G. Carlin has the perfect dress and thinks she may have found the perfect venue, but will the budget cause delays with securing the spot? Carlin convinces Gil to take ballroom dance lessons.
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21:39Episode 24
819 - A Baby Grand Plan!
Episode 24
TV-G. Carlin has the perfect wedding venue, but needs to start nailing down all the details. Her dream dress finally arrives, but it's in desperate need of some major alterations.