Download Evan's Love Song

Last night on Bringing Up Bates, Evan Stewart asked Carlin Bates to begin an official courtship. Leading up to the big moment, he took her on an elaborate scavenger hunt.

The last stop was Norris Dam, Carlin's "happy place," where Evan performed a love song he had written, called "You Hold the Key." He followed it up with a question: "So I guess what I'm trying to ask you is, 'Will you accept the gift of my heart?'"

That love song is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby.

"Because it's like I'm staring at the stars up in outer space when I'm looking at those eyes on your pretty face. Ya you are my dream come true, so I wrote this song to prove that I love you...And out of this whole world, I don't want another girl. See, I've got my heart locked away, baby, and you hold the key."

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Buy Season 5 on iTunes

For those who have been asking how to watch Bringing Up Bates season five online, it is now available for purchase on iTunes. Just open the iTunes store and search "Bringing Up Bates season five." Season five has not yet been uploaded to Amazon.

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Watch 'Bringing Up Bates' Season 4 Free Online

For all of you Bates fans out there who are unable to watch Bringing Up Bates on UP, you'll be thrilled about this announcement. The network has uploaded the first three episodes from season four to its website (links below).

Bringing Up Bates Season 4
Episode 401: Big Family, Big Changes
Episode 402: Bates Boys Birthday Bash
Episode 403: A Lovely Day

The entire series is also available for purchase on iTunes. (Click here to view season 4 in HD and here to view it in SD.) The show is on Amazon as well, but the latest few episodes have not yet been added.

The first three episodes from season one, two, and three are also on the UP website: 

Bringing Up Bates Season 1
Episode 101: Meet the Bates
Episode 102: Courtship & Marriage
Episode 103: Bates Gone Wild

Bringing Up Bates Season 2
Episode 201: All Together Again
Episode 202: Future In-Laws?
Episode 203: High Risk, High Hopes
 
Bringing Up Bates Season 3
Episode 301: All Together Again
Episode 302: Sweet Tea & Sit Ups
Episode 303: 15 Kids and an Empty Nest

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Ice Cream Balls

Zach and Whitney have a special surprise for the kids at Bradley's first birthday party: ice cream makers in the shape of plastic balls. And surprisingly, they work!

"Those boys were making all that energy into something sweet we could all enjoy," says Gil, smiling. Check out the video below, and visit Amazon to purchase your very own YayLabs Play and Freeze Ice Cream Ball Ice Cream Maker.

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All Episodes Available on iTunes

For those who rely on iTunes to watch Bringing Up Bates, the latest episodes have been uploaded.

If you live in the United States, iTunes now has "Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon" and "Training Wheels and Trick Saddles" available for purchase, as well as all past episodes (excluding the one hour special "Headed to the Altar"). Each episode costs $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD, and season passes can be purchased for $16.99 for SD and $25.99 for HD. Amazon U.S. still only has season one available for purchase.

For those who subscribe to gMovies, season three episodes have not yet been uploaded. (We will let you know when they become available, but UP will most likely wait until all 13 episodes have aired on TV.)
 
Visit our Watch Full Episodes page for links to our written recap of each episode.


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Lawson's New Single

Lawson Bates just informed us that his new single, "I Will Always," has officially been released! You can buy it on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play or listen on Spotify. The song is a duet with Ricky Skaggs' niece, Rachel Leftwich.

Tune in to Bringing Up Bates tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for a live performance. (Click here for more details on tonight's show.)

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Watch 'Bringing Up Bates' Online

 Lawson, Katie, Trace, Nathan, Tori, Josie, and Carlin Bates

For those who have been eagerly waiting for season three of Bringing Up Bates to hit iTunes, the moment has arrived! While Amazon still only has season one available for purchase, iTunes now offers every episode of Bringing Up Bates that has aired on UP.

Each episode costs $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD, and season passes can be purchased for $16.99 for SD and $25.99 for HD.

Seasons one and two are also available on gMovies.com.

Out of curiosity, how many of you rely on iTunes, Amazon, or gMovies to watch Bringing Up Bates?


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37 Days 'til Season 3

Are you counting down the days until the season three premiere of Bringing Up Bates? We sure are! The fun-loving, super-sized Bates family returns to UP at 9pm ET/8pm CT on Thursday, January 7th.

For those who haven't heard our big announcement, readers who can't tune in live can watch past episodes on iTunes, Amazon, and gMovies.com.

You're going to love this promo video:

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Lawson's New Single

After releasing his first CD, Freedom Sure Ain't Free, in October 2013, Lawson Bates has already started on his second. He released the lead single today. In this new song, called "Problems," Lawson receives a new perspective on life by comparing his troubles to the hardships of others.

"I have come to realize the things we often complain about are nothing in comparison to some of the challenges others face..." said Lawson of his new song. The 22-year-old hopes the song will inspire listeners to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

"Problems" is available for purchase on Lawson's website, as well as iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. Click here to listen to a preview on CD Baby.