Bringing Up Bates

Bringing Up Bates
Genre	Reality
Starring	Bates Family
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	37 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	20–26 minutes
Release
Original network	Up TV
Original release	January 1, 2015 – present
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]
Production website

Bringing Up Bates is an American reality television show on Up TV. It was announced in October 2014 that the Bates family would return in a new series. The series debuted on January 1, 2015. UP TV revealed that the show would be returning for another season in June 2015. The second season started on June 4, 2015. The third season started on January 7, 2016 The fourth season starts on June 2, 2016.

Bates family

Parents

• William Gilvin "Gil" Bates – born (1965-01-01) January 1, 1965
• Kelly Jo Bates – born (1966-10-26) October 26, 1966

Children

	Name	Date of birth	Notes
1	Zachary Gilvin	(1988-12-30) December 30, 1988	Married to Whitney Perkins; one child & one on the way
2	Michael Christian "Michaella"	(1990-01-23) January 23, 1990	Married to Brandon Keilen
3	Erin Elise	(1991-05-02) May 2, 1991	Married to Chad Paine; one child & one on the way
4	William Lawson "Lawson"	(1992-07-27) July 27, 1992
5	Kenneth Nathaniel "Nathan"	(1993-08-29) August 29, 1993	Courting Ashley Salyer
6	Alyssa Joy	(1994-11-09) November 9, 1994	Married to John Webster; with one child
7	Tori Layne	(1995-12-20) December 20, 1995
8	Trace Whitfield	(1997-02-01) February 1, 1997
9	Carlin Brianne	(1998-04-11) April 11, 1998
10	Josie Kellyn	(1999-08-04) August 4, 1999
11	Katie Grace	(2000-10-05) October 5, 2000
12	Jackson Ezekiel	(2002-02-17) February 17, 2002
13	Warden Justice	(2003-05-19) May 19, 2003
14	Isaiah Courage	(2004-10-16) October 16, 2004
15	Addallee Hope	(2006-02-17) February 17, 2006
16	Ellie Bridget	(2007-04-28) April 28, 2007
17	Callie-Anna Rose	(2009-08-02) August 2, 2009
18	Judson Wyatt	(2010-09-15) September 15, 2010
19	Jeb Colton	(2012-02-01) February 1, 2012

Children-in-law

	Name	Date of birth	Notes
1	Charles Steven "Chad" Paine III	(1987-04-18) April 18, 1987	Married to Erin Paine has a son and a daughter on the way (due August 2016)
2	Whitney Eileen Bates	(1993-09-21) September 21, 1993	Married to Zach Bates has one son and a daughter on the way (due June 2016)
3	John Elliott Webster	(1989-11-21) November 21, 1989	Married to Alyssa Webster with one daughter
4	Brandon Timothy Keilen	(1989-09-15) September 15, 1989	married to Michael Keilen

Grandchildren

	Name	Date of birth	Parents
1	Bradley Gilvin Bates	(2014-10-29)October 29, 2014 (age 010 years)	Zach and Whitney Bates
2	Allie Jane Webster	(2015-04-11)April 11, 2015 (age 010 years)	John and Alyssa Webster
3	Charles Steven "Carson" Paine IV	(2015-05-14)May 14, 2015 (age 09 years)	Chad and Erin Paine

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Premiere	Finale
	Special	1	December 31, 2015
	1	13	January 1, 2015	March 26, 2015
	2	14	June 4, 2015	September 3, 2015
	3	14	January 7, 2016	April 7, 2016
	4	TBA	June 2, 2016	TBA

Episodes

Specials

Ep #	Title	Airdate	US viewers (millions)
Sp- 1	"Best Bates Moments"	December 31, 2015 (2015-12-31)	0.154
The family sits down to share their favorite moments and 20th Bates winner is revealed! The family announces that someone is execpting
Sp- 2	"Mother's Day "	May 5, 2016 (2016-05-05)	TBA
A look back at all of the motherly moments for Mother's Day with 19 kids and new perspectives from the family.
Sp- 3	"from the couch: Back Seat Bates "	May 12, 2016 (2016-05-12)	TBA
The kids relive some of their favorite memories with Back Seat Bates
Sp- 4	"from the couch: Organized Chaos "	May 19, 2016 (2016-05-19)	TBA
The family sits down to relive some of their favorite moments with Organized Chaos

Season 1 (2015)

Ep #	Title	Airdate	US viewers (millions)
1	"Meet the Bates"	January 1, 2015 (2015-01-01)	0.525
Introduction to the Bates family who have 19 children and are expecting their first grandchild.
2	"Courtship and Marriage"	January 8, 2015 (2015-01-08)	0.491
Erin invites a few of the younger siblings to a sleepover while Michael goes to visit her boyfriend. Zach and Whitney have their final ultrasound. Chad and Erin consult the doctor to find out what caused their miscarriages.
3	"Bates Go Wild"	January 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)	0.590
The family goes camping and Kelly Jo has the kids help with packing.
4	"Training Up Bates"	January 22, 2015 (2015-01-22)	0.601
Disciplining kids is never easy, but by now Gil and Kelly Jo have it down to a science with their method: "Train Up." Chad and Erin are expecting again and head for a checkup.
5	"Nashville Son"	January 29, 2015 (2015-01-29)	N/A
Gil, Kelly Jo, and the younger kids plant a fall garden. With so many opinions to juggle, deciding on location and vegetation is difficult. Meanwhile, budding gospel/country singer/songwriter Lawson heads to Nashville to further his musical career. With one published CD under his belt, he lands a meeting with a record-label executive and a coveted session with a well-known vocal coach. Back at the Bates base, the garden finally gets planted with Chad’s help and the family eagerly awaits news from Lawson in Nashville.
6	"Organized Chaos"	February 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)	0.555
The family changes their wardrobe from winter to spring, then sings at a bluegrass music festival.
7	"Welcome Grandbaby Bates"	February 12, 2015 (2015-02-12)	0.528
With their first child due in two weeks, Zach and Whitney have a lot to do and the family steps in to help. Finally the big day arrives, bringing with it Bradley - the Bates' very first grandson!
8	"The Purity Ring"	February 19, 2015 (2015-02-19)	N/A
Carlin goes on a special date with Gil and Kelly, who give her a special surprise. The family also visits baby Bradley and his parents, Zach and Whitney. Later, Lawson performs the National Anthem before a huge crowd.
9	"Brandon and Michaella"	February 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)	0.787
Brandon visits, but will there be an engagement?
10	"A Big Bates Thanksgiving"	March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)	0.353
Headed for a visit with Alyssa and John, the family has to stop and celebrate Thanksgiving. Also: Chad and Erin learn that they are expecting a son!
11	"The Bates Go to Florida"	March 12, 2015 (2015-03-12)	0.258
The family heads to Florida to visit John and Alyssa, who reveal that they are expecting a daughter.
12	"All About the Bates"	March 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)	0.402
The family sits down to answer questions from the fans.
13	"A Birthday to Remember"	March 26, 2015 (2015-03-26)	0.556
The family gathers to celebrate Gil's 50th birthday.

Season 2 (2015)

Season two premiered on June 4, 2015.

Ep #	Title	Airdate	US viewers (millions)
1	"All Together Again"	June 4, 2015 (2015-06-04)	0.314
The Bates family celebrates their "I love you" days and then they throw Alyssa a baby shower.
2	"Meet the Parents"	June 11, 2015 (2015-06-11)	0.274
Gil, Kelly, and Michael head to Chicago to meet Brandon's parents while Chad, Erin, and the kids redecorate Gil and Kelly's room.
3	"High Risk, High Hopes"	June 18, 2015 (2015-06-18)	0.262
Chad and Erin have a checkup to make sure the baby is doing well. The boys build a fort. Chad and Erin spend time with Zach and Whitney.
4	"Movin' In With Meema"	June 25, 2015 (2015-06-25)	0.264
Gil and Kelly take Josie and Trace for braces. Later, Kelly takes her mother house-hunting.
5	"Blessings... and New Beginnings?"	July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02)	0.194
Lawson and Nathan have their NYC friends over while the girls throw Erin a shower for baby Carson.
6	"Brandon Pops the Question*"	July 9, 2015 (2015-07-09)	0.326
Gil and Kelly head out to Florida to meet John and Alyssa's daughter Allie Jane, then go to DC to see Michaella get engaged.
7	"Doctor's Orders"	July 16, 2015 (2015-07-16)	0.432
Michaella starts to plan her wedding by looking at churches, while Chad and Erin go for another checkup on baby Carson.
8	"Life Lessons"	July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)	0.222
Kelly shows how she homeschools; Tori heads to college; Nathan goes to flight school.
9	"The Wedding To-Do List"	July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)	0.335
Brandon and Michaella keep planning their wedding; Lawson gets his wisdom teeth extracted.
10	"Erin's Little Miracle"	August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)	0.319
After three miscarriages, Chad and Erin welcome their first son into the world.
11	"Boating With the Bates"	August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)	0.294
The family go to the lake for an annual vacation and engage in swimming and boating adventures, but thunder arrives and prompts them to take cover.
12	"The Quest for the Dress"	August 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)	0.374
Michaella goes dress shopping for her wedding gown with her mother and sisters, but she struggles to find something she likes.
13	"Addee & Ellie's Pool Party"	August 27, 2015 (2015-08-27)	0.249
Kelly Jo bonds with Trace; Gil and Josie set off on an adventure; Addee and Ellie have a swim party to celebrate both of their birthdays.
14	"Hello Dollywood!"	September 3, 2015 (2015-09-03)	0.197

Season 3 (2016)

Season three premiered on January 7, 2016.

Ep #	Title	Airdate	US viewers (millions)
1	"Welcome Back Bates"	January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)	0.351
Michaella shops for her wedding dress. The family heads to Papa Bill's birthdays. Zach and Whitney announce that they are expecting baby #2
2	"Sweet Tea & Sit Ups"	January 14, 2016 (2016-01-14)	0.239
Gil and Kelly decide to enlists Lawson and Tori for work outs.
3	"15 Kids and an Empty Nest"	January 21, 2016 (2016-01-21)	0.246
Gil and Kelly take the little kids for rollerblading and playground. The boys take Brandon ice skating. The girls head to Erin's for candle making.
4	"Headed to the Alter"	January 28, 2016 (2016-01-28)	0.224
As the family gets ready for the wedding, they take a look back at the courtship. We also get to see Zach and Erin's courtship
5	"Wedding Bliss and a First kiss"	February 4, 2016 (2016-02-04)	0.233
Brandon and Michaella are married.
6	"Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon"	February 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)	0.202
Brandon and Michaella are on their honeymoon while Gil takes the little girls for daddy/daughter time.
7	"Training Wheels and Trick Saddles"	February 18, 2016 (2016-02-18)	0.200
Judson celebrates his birthday, the boys got learn some tricks with the horse. Erin and Chad head to Nashville.
8	"Windy City Newly Weds"	February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)	0.238
Kelly takes some kids to visit Brandon and Michaella. Zach graduates from the police academy. Later Whitney reveals that she is expecting a little girl.
9	"Beaches, Boates and Bates"	March 3, 2016 (2016-03-03)	0.253
The family is heading to Flordia to enjoy some time in the sun!
10	"Back Seat Bates"	March 10, 2016 (2016-03-10)	0.252
Zach takes the family to the police academy where they get to ride, do a course and learn about guns. Chad and Erin design the Christmas cover and Lawson sings for the children at the hospital. Also Chad and Erin are expecting a little girl.
11	"Time to Renobate!"	March 17, 2016 (2016-03-17)	TBA
The girls redo their bedroom now that three girls have left. Zach and Whitney finished redoing their living room with a new couch.
12	"Bringing Up Bradley!"	March 24, 2016 (2016-03-24)	TBA
Bradley turns one. Kelly goes overboard on shopping for Bradley's first birthday. Whitney shares a announcement at the birthday party!
13	"Love in the heir"	March 31, 2016 (2016-03-31)	TBA
Gil and Kelly celebrate their anniversary. Zach and Whitney check on their baby. Nathan talks about courting Ashley.
14	"The Big Apple of Nathan's eye"	April 7, 2016 (2016-04-07)	TBA
Nathan and Ashley start their courtship. Zach and Whitney revealed the sex of their second child.

External links

• Official website
• Bringing Up Bates at IMDb

• http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/bringing-up-bates-stars-whitney-and-zach-welcome-baby-boy-picture-20143010
• https://thebatesfamily.com/2015/05/allie-jane-arrives/
• https://thebatesfamily.com/2015/07/carson-arrives/
• http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/bringing-up-bates-from-the-couch-back-seat-bates/EP020789750045?aid=zap2it
• http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/bringing-up-bates-from-the-couch-organized-chaos/EP020789750046?aid=zap2it