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.
#1 - The Maine Event
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2019
#2 - Labor Paines
Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2018
Now that Alyssa's given birth to her third child, Erin's up next; before her big due date, the Bates sisters treat her to a pedicure; later, Erin's strong contractions have Chad rushing to the hospital.
#3 - Chaperoning Do's & Don'ts
Season 7 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/16/2018
Now that the older girls are coupling up, Gil and Kelly Jo decide to give the younger kids a lesson on being perfect chaperones; the clock is ticking for Tori and Bobby's big move to Nashville, Tenn., and they go apartment hunting in the city.
#4 - Milestones and New Chapters
Season 7 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2018
Since Tori’s left the family nest, she’s desperately in need of a cooking lesson before she and Bobby move to Nashville, so Erin volunteers to give her a few pointers. Meanwhile, now that the older boys have moved on to new careers, it’s time for the middle boys to get schooled on the Bates Family Tree business, learning to cut and climb trees. Finally, it’s a milestone moment for Tori, Trace and Josie, as they graduate from college, and begin the next chapter in their lives.
#5 - Asking Permission and a Big Decision
Season 7 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/30/2018
Eager to move forward with the next phase of their relationship, Josie and Kelton meet up with Zach and Whitney for advice; Tori and Bobby visit Dr. Vick and experience their first ultrasound; the Bates' church outgrows its space.
#6 - The Ring, the Dress and Ready for Next Steps!
Season 7 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/6/2018
Kelton meets up with his buddy Bobby to look at engagement ring settings for Josie; family members lend a helping hand to load up the moving truck for Tori and Bobby; Whitney hunts for the perfect Vow Renewal dress.
#7 - Baby Fever and Proposal Decisions
Season 7 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/13/2018
Kelton reaches out to Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss ideas on where he should pop the question to Josie; the Bates' church undergoes a massive renovation with the help of the ministry group Carpenters for Christ.
#8 - Blue or Pink, What Do You Think?
Season 7 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/20/2018
The Bates family gathers in Tennessee to learn the gender of Tori and Bobby's first child; Kelton works on finalizing the details of his proposal to Josie; over breakfast with their children, Zach and Whitney discuss their Vow Renewal ``to do'' list.
#9 - A Monumental Proposal
Season 7 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/27/2018
Kelton plans to pop the question to Josie at her dream destination; Zach and Whitney meet up at the flower shop to discuss final details for their vow renewal.
#10 - Ultrasounds, Wedding Vows & a Bride to Be?
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2019
Newly engaged Josie plans her fall wedding; Tori and Bobby are expecting their first child; happily married couple Zach and Whitney renew their vows; Carlin's still head over heels for Evan.
#11 - Big Apple Bride
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2019
After finding her dream wedding dress online, Josie wants to visit the designer's showroom in New York City to try on the dress; Evan and Carlin break tradition and look at wedding rings together.
#12 - 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.
#13 - A Sweet Shower & A Surprise Switch!
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2019
#14 - A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show
Season 7 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2018
KJ heads to Florida to be by Alyssa's side on her due date; Lawson and Trace head to Indiana to participate in their first rodeo variety show performance and demonstrate their trick riding skills while engaging in some brotherly competition.
#15 - Bate & Switch
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2019
It's a sweet surprise for Katie's 18th Birthday as her family celebrates the occasion with pizza and ice cream; soon-to-be newlyweds Josie and Kelton shop for an apartment they can share together once they're married.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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:Apple TV#18 - A Latte Love!
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2019
Kelton and Josie head to Asheville, N.C., for their honeymoon; since the young couple's relationship has centered around coffee, they pay a visit to a cafe to get a lesson in latte art; the family gathers for Tori and Bobby's baby shower.
#19 - A Wedding to Plan & Fun With the Fam!
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2019
It's a family reunion when Michaela and Alyssa join Erin, Whitney, Kelly Jo, and the grandchildren for some playtime and catching up at a children's museum; Gil takes Addee, Ellie and Callie to visit Erin, who helps the girls with a craft project.
Watch Now:Apple TV#20 - Nashville Nursery Makeover
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2019
Tori and Bobby count down the days to Baby Kade's arrival; Kelly Jo, Erin, Lawson, Whitney, Zach, and the kids are in Nashville, Tenn., to help decorate the nursery; Katie attends cosmetology school.
#21 - 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.
#22 - A Proposal to Remember & a Baby on the Way
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2019
Erin and Chad celebrate their fifth anniversary; they take a stroll down memory lane during a romantic getaway; as Tori's due date approaches, the family meets up to discuss a tentative plan for heading to Nashville, Tenn., for the delivery.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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!
#25 - A Very Medieval I Love You Day!
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/19/2019
For I Love You Day, the Bates crew gathers for an elaborate chivalry-themed party with food, games and costumes; Kelly Jo and the girls decorate for the party and get caught up on all the family news, such as Carlin and Evan's wedding plans.