The BEST episodes of Bringing Up Bates
Every episode of Bringing Up Bates ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bringing Up Bates!
Twenty-seven years ago Gil and Kelly Jo Bates tied the knot with no plans to have kids. Fast forward 19 kids later and this tight-knit family, seemingly too good to be true, has a tremendous bond but are far from perfect. As you will see, when you have a house full of 19 children, from ages two to 25, daily chaos is multiplied exponentially, but so are the joyful and poignant moments that life can bring.
#2 - A Bride, A Groom and a Love That's True!
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2019
It's the next chapter in Josie and Kelton's love story, as the countdown to their wedding ceremony begins; Josie tries on her dress one final time before the big day; Gil and Lawson pick up the 8-foot metal arch for the couple's outdoor ceremony.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Home Sweet Home & Nathan's New Love
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2021
Tori and Bobby recently purchased a home and give Michaella, Brandon, Zach and Whitney a tour of their new "home sweet home." It's also countdown to Baby #4 for Alyssa and John! Later, the Bates Sisters' Boutique has a new workspace in downtown Rocky Top! Finally, while on a tree job, Nathan updates Zach and Gil on how things are going with his new love, Esther.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Smitten in the Smoky Mountains
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2021
Katie's turning twenty and celebrating with her boyfriend, Travis. How is the couple navigating their relationship in the age of COVID? Is there an engagement in their future? Meanwhile, The Bates Sisters' Boutique decides to purchase a storefront and are figuring out plans to renovate the space! Katie, Travis, Gil, Kelly Jo, Lawson, Isaiah and the younger kids head to the Smoky Mountains.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - A Great Bates Getaway
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2020
It's a great Bates getaway, when the entire family, along with Katie's friend Travis and Trace's girlfriend Chaney, head to Gatlinburg, Tenn. for some family fun in the great outdoors; fitting this massive clan under one roof is a mighty task.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Texas or Bust?
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2020
Trace, Gil, and Kelly Jo are Texas bound where Trace is planning to ask Chaney to be his girlfriend, and the pressure is on to make it a memorable moment; they spend quality time in the Lone Star State with Chaney's family enjoying Tex-Mex.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - It's a Boy & Maybe One More?
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/11/2019
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. After having contractions all day, Tori is ready to push! Bobby comforts Tori through her delivery and the couple shares an emotional moment together when baby Kade touches Tori’s face for the first time. After several weeks have passed, the entire family gathers at the Bates house so everyone can finally meet Baby Kade in person and celebrate the Christmas holiday. During the festivities, Gil has an unexpected surprise for the family…but Josie has an even bigger surprise in store for her parents!
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Ready or Not, Baby Kade Is on His Way!
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/2019
To celebrate Zach's birthday, the guys hit the road for some fun in the mud; between four wheeling and skeet shooting, Gil gets news that baby Kade is on his way; Kelly Jo and Bobby are by Tori's side, but the rest may not make it in time.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - A Newlywed Nest & Trace Put to the Test
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2019
Josie and Kelton settle into their new apartment; while Kelton is away at work, Josie decorates their living room in a bohemian style; Gil and Kelly Jo take Addee to an audiologist for a check-up; Jud and Jeb experience indoor rock climbing.
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - Newlyweds: Rookies vs. Pros
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2019
The older couples have been married for several years, while the newlyweds are still getting used to married life; Whitney tries to name Zach's favorite snack; Michael tries to remember the first gift she received from Brandon.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - A Proposal to Plan & Wedding To-Do's!
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2019
Evan meets with Erin and Kelly Jo to brainstorm on where he should pop the question to Carlin; Josie and Kelton settle on an outdoor space for their wedding; Erin and Chad stop by Zach and Whitney's house after learning about Whitney's miscarriage.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Beaches, Boats and Bates
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2016
It’s chaos at the Bates’ home as the gang packs up and heads to Florida for some fun in the sun. The family hits the beach to play, build sandcastles, and snorkel for the first time. The boys try their luck fishing for dinner, but not everyone is so sure about the catch of the day ending up on their plate.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - He Said, She Shed
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2017
Gil must clean the shed when Kelly Jo cashes in on her "I Love You Day" gift from him, but this project is no easy task; Nathan gets sidetracked; Carlin paints lines on the new basketball court; Trace plays a pickup game with a few college players.
Watch Now:Amazon