The BEST episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 1
Every episode of Bringing Up Bates season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 1!
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 - A Birthday to Remember
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2015
Gil is turning 50 and the kids want to surprise him with a huge party! Kelly Jo 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#2 - Organized Chaos
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2015
How does a family of 21 find enough clothes to last through the winter? Get ready for the Bates seasonal clothing switchover, where nothing goes to waste! In the midst of the chaos, the family is asked to sing at a bluegrass music festival... but can they all learn their parts in time?
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#4 - Courtship & Marriage
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2015
Erin has sleepover with her siblings so that she doesn't feel so lonely in her house where just she and her husband live; Zach and Whitney prepare for parenthood; and Michaella and her chaperone surprise her boyfriend with a visit to Texas.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#7 - Nashville Son
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2015
Gil, Kelly and the younger kids plant a fall garden. With so many opinions to juggle, deciding on its location, let alone what to plant, is difficult. Meanwhile, budding gospel country singer and songwriter Lawson heads to Nashville to effort his dream of a music career. With one published CD under his belt, he lands a meeting with a record label executive and gets a coveted session with a well-known vocal coach. Back at the Bates house, the garden finally gets planted with Chad’s help and the family eagerly awaits news from Lawson in Nashville.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - The Purity Ring
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2015
Carlin gets a night out alone with her parents and they have a special surprise for her. Later, the Bates family visits Zach and Whitney as they adjust to being first-time parents. Then, Lawson sings the National Anthem in front of 15,000 people.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - All About the Bates
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2015
Find out everything you want to know (and then some!) about the Bates as they answer viewer questions and show some hilarious never-before-seen footage.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Brandon and Michaella
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2015
Brandon comes for an extended stay. Could his visit could mean bigger things for Michaella and him?
Watch Now:Apple TV#11 - The Bates go to Florida
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/12/2015
The family heads to Florida to visit John and Alyssa.
Watch Now:Apple TV#12 - Welcome Grandbaby Bates
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2015
Zach and Whitney's baby is due in less than 2 weeks, but the nursery is nowhere near ready! Lucky for them, there are plenty of Bates to lend a hand. As Whitney's due-date nears (and passes!) the whole family gets anxious to meet the newest addition to the ever-growing clan. Later, Erin shares surprising news with her parents.
Watch Now:Apple TV#13 - A Big Bates Thanksgiving
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/5/2015
Get ready to give thanks... Bates style! The whole family heads to Gil's parents' farm for a super-sized family dinner. The family joins hands to say what they're thankful for. Someone reveals a surprise.
Watch Now:Apple TV