Bringing Up Bates

**Bringing Up Bates** (stylized as **Br1n9ing Up Bates**) was an American reality show.

The reality show focused on the life of the Bates family who are devout Independent Baptists, and frequently discusses values of purity, modesty, and faith in God. The Bates avoid birth control saying they have decided to allow God to determine the number of children they have. All of the children are home-schooled, and access to entertainment, such as movies and television, is limited. They practice chaperoned courtship, where the couple gets to know each other in a group setting.

The Bates family was previously featured on a 2012 TV series called *United Bates of America*, and it was announced in October 2014 that the family would return in a new series which would be called *Bringing Up Bates*. The series debuted on January 1, 2015 and concluded on June 24, 2021.

On January 18, 2022, Up TV announced the show's cancellation after 10 seasons, with the network stating that they are shifting their focus onto new movies and scripted shows for 2022. The family and film crew had already filmed episodes for season 11 which will not air due to its cancellation.

## Family Members Featured

* Gil & Kelly Bates, and their 19 children.
* Zach & Whitney Bates, and their children Bradley, Kaci and Khloé.
* Michaela & Brandon Keilen.
* Erin & Chad Paine, and their children Carson, Brooklyn, Everly and Holland.
* Lawson & Tiffany Bates.
* Nathan & Esther Bates.
* Alyssa & John Webster, and their daughters Allie, Lexi, Zoey and Maci.
* Tori & Bobby Smith, and their sons Kade and Kolter.
* Carlin & Evan Stewart, and their daughter Layla.
* Josie & Kelton Balka, and their daughter Willow.
* Katie & Travis Clark.

## Episodes

### Specials

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 Take a look back the relationship of Bobby and Tori as the couple celebrates their engagement.

### Season 1

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 Gil is turning 50 and the kids want to surprise him with a huge party! Kelly whisks Gil away for a romantic overnight stay while the kids get to work planning the festivities. When the big surprise is revealed, a teary-eyed Gil basks in the warm glow of being surrounded by so many family and friends.

### Season 2

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 Lawson gets the opportunity of a lifetime - to perform at the world famous "Dollywood", in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. While he does his sound check on stage, the rest of the family enjoys the theme park and keeps an eye out for Dolly herself!

### Season 3

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 A few of the Bates are heading to the Big Apple to visit their friends, Ashley and Anastasia. The city girls show our country boys, Nathan and Lawson, all the exciting sites of the city. They explore Times Square, take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and go ice-skating where Nathan asks an important question.

### Season 5

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 Love is the air for Bates Family! Gil, Kelly and the kids head to Florida to await the arrival of Alyssa and John’s second child, Lexi Mae! Counting down the days to her delivery, Alyssa checks in at the birthing center for a checkup, but will complications with the baby’s heartbeat delay her delivery? Before the big "I Love You Day" celebration, the Bates sisters come together for a spa day and dish about Carlin’s new boyfriend. Later, it’s a “Down on the Farm” theme for this year’s I Love You Day celebration, where the entire Bates family honor Mama Jane during the festivities!

### Season 6

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 It’s a family affair, as the Bates family, along with Tori’s boyfriend Bobby and Carlin’s suitor Evan, continue their thrill seeking vacation at Adventures on the Gorge, in West Virginia! Rain or shine, the Bates brave a high level white water rafting course. It’s sink, swim or scream time as the family navigates some intense rapids. And later, Gil is in for a big surprise when Bobby pulls him aside and asks him for permission to pop the big question to Tori!

### Season 7

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 Now that many of the older Bates girls have moved out of the house, it’s Carlin’s turn to take on new household responsibilities, including tutoring her younger siblings. But how will the Bates kids respond to Carlin’s new rules? Later, Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, so the kids can meet Mama Jane’s side of the family for the first time. The adventure begins with lunch at a seafood restaurant, but can he convince the Bates kids to try seafood for the very first time? And despite the cold weather, the family enjoys some bonding time on the beach, including a morning exercise stroll with Mama Jane and her sisters and some football time on the sand. But during the game, will Carlin lure Evan away from the guys, to pose for some “engagement worthy” photos?

### Season 10

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 With Whitney and Josie’s due dates quickly approaching, the expecting moms meet up to dish about motherhood and work on a craft project for their nurseries. While preparing for a flight lesson, Nathan confides in Lawson that he’s hoping to propose to Esther very soon! But, with Nathan leaving the bachelor squad, will Lawson be on the fast track to settle down? Meanwhile, Travis is hoping to surprise Katie with a destination engagement in the Florida Keys, but can Gil and Kelly keep suspicious Katie in the dark about the plan?