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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41:19Episode 1All Together Again
Episode 1
TV-G. In the season 2 premiere, the family celebrates their special tradition, "I Love You Day,"with surprise gifts (and surprise guests) for the whole family
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21:40Episode 2Future In-Laws?
Episode 2
TV-G. Gil, Kelly Jo and Michael head to Chicago to see Brandon's parents. Brandon corners Gil for a "heart to heart talk" in the most unlikely of places!
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21:39Episode 3High Risk, High Hopes
Episode 3
TV-G. Erin and Chad meet with Dr. Vick to discuss the risk of having a stillbirth and the precautions they must take for the rest of her pregnancy.
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21:28Episode 4Meema Moves In
Episode 4
TV-G. Kelly Jo's mother Meema announces that she wants to live closer to the kids. Kelly Jo takes her house hunting, but the task proves tougher than anyone imagined.
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21:24Episode 5Blessings and New Beginnings?
Episode 5
TV-G. With Erin and Chad's due date looming, the whole family gathers for their baby shower.
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42:08Episode 6Brandon Pops The Question
Episode 6
TV-G. Gil and Kelly Jo fly to Florida to see their new granddaughter and then head to Washington, D.C. where Brandon plans to propose.
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21:33Episode 7Doctor's Orders
Episode 7
TV-G. Erin has been experiencing early contractions, so she and Chad rush to their doctor to find out what's wrong.
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21:39Episode 8Life Lessons
Episode 8
TV-G. The family takes us inside the rewards and challenges of homeschooling so many kids, each with a different learning styles.
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21:36Episode 9The Wedding To-Do List
Episode 9
TV-G. Michaella and Brandon meet with a wedding planner to go over all the details of their upcoming nuptials. Lawson learns he has to have his wisdom teeth removed.
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43:02Episode 10Erin's Little Miracle
Episode 10
TV-G. Kay offers many choices for a wedding cake. Chad and Erin go away for a romantic time before their baby is born. Is Erin's baby arriving?
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21:39Episode 11Boating with the Bates
Episode 11
TV-G. It's time for the annual family lake trip! Some of the kids go boating, some go skiing, some stay dry and others try to get everyone wet! Tori's gift card from her grandmother, for god grades, gets used to buy new clothing.
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21:31Episode 12The Quest for the Dress
Episode 12
TV-G. Michaella takes Kelly Jo and her sisters into town to look for a wedding dress, but none of the dresses are right.
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21:38Episode 13Addee & Ellie's Pool Party!
Episode 13
TV-G. The whole family gathers together as Addee and Ellie celebrate their birthdays with a joint swim party!
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41:46Episode 14Hello Dollywood!
Episode 14
TV-G. In the season finale, the entire Bates family comes together for the opportunity of a lifetime to perform at the world famous Dollywood Resort, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
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42:50Episode 15Best Bates Moments
Episode 15
TV-G. In this one hour special we meet the lucky winner of the 20th Bates' contest and highlight their day with the Bates family! We will also be counting down the very best moments of the past year and get an exclusive look at the upcoming season.