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 25820 - Shall We Dance?
Episode 25
TV-G. Kelton tries to tackle "diaper duty" while Katie works on her pilot's license. A group dance lesson proves tough for Gil, Kelly Jo, Carlin, Evan, Erin, and Chad.
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21:40Episode 26822 - Baby Mamas and Bridesmaids Drama
Episode 26
TV-G. Whitney and Zach are ready to share some happy news; Carlin graduates college.
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21:40Episode 27823 - Home is Where the Heart Is!
Episode 27
TV-G. Carlin and Evan get busy fixing up their future home; Michaella is anxious to settle into her house.
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Season 8 Finale: 824 - A Wedding Worth the Wait
Episode 28
TV-G. Carlin's fairytale wedding is just days away; emotions are running high and the clock is ticking.
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21:40Episode 29821 - New Beginnings
Episode 29
TV-G. Erin, Whitney and Carlin team up to start an online store; the family throws a wedding shower.
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43:09Episode 30Expecting: Whitney & Zach
Episode 30
TV-G. In this special, share in the joy and witness all the heart-touching moments from Whitney & Zach's journey to parenthood from the first sonograms and gender reveals to that moment they meet their child for the first time.
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43:09Episode 31Expecting: Erin & Chad
Episode 31
TV-G. In this special, share in the joy and witness all the heart-touching moments from Erin & Chad's journey to parenthood-from the first sonograms and gender reveals to that moment they meet their child for the first time.
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43:09Episode 32Expecting: Alyssa & John
Episode 32
TV-G. In this special, share in the joy and witness all the heart-touching moments from Alyssa & John's journey to parenthood-from the first sonograms and gender reveals to that moment they meet their child for the first time.
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21:39Episode 33Expecting: Tori & Bobby
Episode 33
TV-G. In this special, share in the joy and witness all the heart-touching moments from Tori & Bobby's journey to parenthood-from the first sonograms and gender reveals to that moment they meet their child for the first time.
