The BEST episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 8

Every episode of Bringing Up Bates season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 8!

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.

Last Updated: 4/25/2024Network: UP TVStatus: Continuing
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A Wedding Worth the Wait
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - A Wedding Worth the Wait

Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/21/2019

Carlin's fairytale wedding is just days away; emotions are running high and the clock is ticking; with her bridesmaids by her side, Carlin gets ready to walk down the aisle.

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A Bride, A Groom and a Love That's True!
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9.33
3 votes

#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.

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A Newlywed Nest & Trace Put to the Test
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9.00
2 votes

#3 - 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.

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It's a Boy & Maybe One More?
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9.00
2 votes

#4 - 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!

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Ready or Not, Baby Kade Is on His Way!
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9.00
2 votes

#5 - 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.

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Newlyweds: Rookies vs. Pros
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9.00
2 votes

#6 - 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.

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Bate & Switch
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2 votes

#7 - 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.

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The Maine Event
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9.00
2 votes

#8 - The Maine Event

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2019

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A Sweet Shower & A Surprise Switch!
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9.00
2 votes

#9 - A Sweet Shower & A Surprise Switch!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2019

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A Proposal to Plan & Wedding To-Do's!
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9.00
1 votes

#10 - 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.

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Ultrasounds, Wedding Vows & a Bride to Be?
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9.00
2 votes

#11 - 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.

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Home is Where the Heart Is!
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8.00
1 votes

#12 - Home is Where the Heart Is!

Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/14/2019

As their wedding day gets closer and closer, Carlin and Evan get busy fixing up their future home; now that Michaella and Brandon have moved back to Tennessee, the eldest Bates daughter is anxious to settle into her new house.

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Baby Mamas and Bridesmaids Drama
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1 votes

#13 - Baby Mamas and Bridesmaids Drama

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/7/2019

Whitney and Zach are ready to share some happy news with the rest of the family - they have baby number three on the way; Carlin hits a big milestone before her wedding: college graduation.

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New Beginnings
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8.00
1 votes

#14 - New Beginnings

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/24/2019

Erin, Whitney and Carlin team up to start an online store selling dresses; Kelly Jo takes Addee, Ellie and Callie to an adventure park; the family throws Carlin and Evan a wedding shower that turns emotional as the bride gets advice from everyone.

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Shall We Dance?
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1 votes

#15 - Shall We Dance?

Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/17/2019

Erin and Chad team up and combine skills to work on a project; Erin renovates a baby room for a new client; Kelton gets a glimpse into his future while spending some time with Bobby and baby Kade; Katie works on her pilot's license.

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A Baby Grand Plan!
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8.00
1 votes

#16 - A Baby Grand Plan!

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/10/2019

Carlin needs to start nailing down all the wedding details; her wedding dress arrives but needs major alterations; Tori and Bobby's moving truck is no match for all of their belongings; lucky for them, Gil is a master packer.

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A Dance With Dad & a Wedding to Plan!
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#17 - A Dance With Dad & a Wedding to Plan!

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/3/2019

Carlin's wedding budget may cause delays when it comes to securing the venue of her dreams; Gil, Zach, Nathan, and the kids work on building a dog house for the puppy; Michaella and Brandon check out a rental property in Norris, Tenn.

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A Blushing Bride to Be!
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8.00
1 votes

#18 - A Blushing Bride to Be!

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/26/2019

Kelly Jo, Erin and Carlin head to Nashville, Tenn., to find a wedding dress for Carlin; they spend time with Tori, Baby Kade and Lawson; the group takes a trip to TopGolf, where Erin and Lawson enjoy some friendly sibling competition.

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A Very Medieval I Love You Day!
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1 votes

#19 - 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.

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A Proposal to Remember & a Baby on the Way
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1 votes

#20 - 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.

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Nashville Nursery Makeover
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8.00
1 votes

#21 - 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.

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A Wedding to Plan & Fun With the Fam!
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#22 - 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.

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A Latte Love!
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#23 - 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.

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Big Apple Bride
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3 votes

#24 - 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.

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