Sharing Baby Clothes

 

Whitney Bates and Zach Bates

"I have to admit, I ooh and ahh, too."

-Zach Bates

 The big Bates baby month is finally here! Very appropriately, there is a lot of talk about the June babies coming up on Thursday's new episode of Bringing Up Bates. Tori Smith is having a girl after two boys, and Whitney Bates is having a boy after two girls, so the two ladies do a clothes swap (video below). Josie Balka, on the other hand, will welcome a second daughter just a month shy of two years after Willow's arrival, so she will be able to reuse her clothes.

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Does it Get Easier After 4?

 

Kelly Bates and Gil Bates

Gil Bates: "I've always said, it gets easier after four."

Kelly Bates: "This is coming from the man who was out doing trees every day!"

This week on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, Alyssa and John Webster are preparing for Maci Jo Webster, who will soon arrive and make them a family of six. They admit that even after having three children, they are still struggling to prepare all all the baby items (video below).

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Introducing Esther to the Family

 

Nathan Bates introduces Esther to the Bates family

Love is in the air! On tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, which airs on UPtv at 9pm ET/8pm CT, Nathan brings his girlfriend, Esther, to Tennessee to meet the family. When you have 18 siblings and a host of in-laws, nieces, and nephews, that's a bit of a daunting task. But this isn't just a "budding" relationship. Both Nathan and Esther have have serious feelings for each other, which you'll hear them share.

9pm: 'Tis the Season for Surprises NEW
Nathan is head over heels for his girlfriend and invites her to Tennessee for the holidays! Will his new love interest feel overwhelmed or right at home getting to know Nathan’s very large family? Meanwhile, Katie bonds with her younger sisters by teaching them some hairstyling tips and dishing about her future plans with Travis. To celebrate Christmas, the family gathers outside the Bates house for fellowship and takes photos of their growing family! But this holiday celebration quickly turns into a triple gender reveal party. Are Gil and Kelly Jo prepared to have 18 grandkids in the near future? 30 Minutes
9:30pm: Nathan's New Romance and a Secret Birthday Bash
10pm: Happy News and Health Concerns
10:30pm: Texas or Bust?

 

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Kelly's New Outlook on Life

 

Gil and Kelly Bates visit Kelly's doctor

Kelly Bates: "I feel great. I'm sleeping, I have so much energy. I am like a brand new person."

Gil Bates: "It is a miracle transformation."

Did you catch last night's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? You watched a training session with Lawson and his dog, you saw Kade's second birthday celebration, and you heard Nathan tell his parents about his new girlfriend. You also watched a nervous Kelly be loved on by her family ahead of her big surgery. In a scene not shown in the episode (video below), Gil takes Kelly for her first appointment post-surgery. The prognosis is looking good!

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Laughs from Zach

 

Gil Bates and Kelly Bates

"Well I was such a good kid, my mom tried 18 more times unsuccessfully to replicate me." 

-Zach Bates

This week on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates gather to celebrate Kelly Jo. Michael comes up with the idea of sharing memories that the kids have of their mom, and Zach kicks it off with a bit of humor (video below).

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Bates Take on the Rail Runner

 

Kelly Bates

"This girl knows slow. She is not for fast."

-Gil Bates

What did you think of last night's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? How about a fun web exclusive video that wasn't included in the show? 

While they are at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, the Bates also ride the Rail Runner. Most of you probably know that Kelly is scared of heights and speed, so this isn't her activity of choice, but she ventures on it with her kids (video below). Would you ride the Rail Runner?

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A Surgery for Kelly?

 

Trace Bates and Chad Paine

Happy Monday! We have information on the next two new episodes of Bringing Up Bates. This Thursday, kick back for an entertaining special, as the network shows you some of the best Bates moments never before seen on TV (preview video below).

And then the following week, tune in for "A Day for Dads." Kelly shares an update on her health and her need for a medical procedure to help alleviate symptoms associated with a digestive disorder. Meanwhile, the Bates dad puts Jackson to work in a makeshift boot camp that will help him stay in shape for ALERT. Later, it’s time to celebrate Father's Day. Now that there are more dads in the Bates family, the married couples and kids come up with special ways to honor the men in their lives. And Josie has an extra special gift for first time dad Kelton.

 

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The Bates Take Up Filming

Erin Paine, Tori Smith, Michael Keilen

"Michaela has brought us dinner. This is what I love about big families."

-Erin Paine

This week's new episode of Bringing Up Bates is going to be a bit different. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit, and the film crew is unable to travel to Rocky Top, but the show must go on. The Bates have taken up the task of filming! With Tori's due date drawing near, Erin and Michael stop by to show their support (video below).

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'Don't Tell Me One Thing'

 Katie Bates with Kayla Clark and Travis Clark

Clark home, New Jersey

"Travis called one day and said, 'Mrs. Bates, I've talked to Mr. Bates. Do you want me to key you in on all of the details?' And I said, 'No, stop right there. I know it's going to happen, but don't tell me one thing, so if Katie finds out, it's either [Gil's] fault or she's just a really good guesser.'"

-Kelly Bates

This Thursday on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, Katie and her parents travel to New Jersey to spend time with Travis and his family. Katie thinks she is there to celebrate Travis' birthday, and she is, but there is also a big surprise in store for her that has to do with starting an official courtship (video below). It's definitely going to be a memorable weekend for the Bates and Clarks!

 

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Season 9B Sneak Peek

Tori Smith has an ultrasound to check on Baby #2

New episodes of Bringing Up Bates are slated to return to UPtv in just one week. Set your DVR for Thursday, July 23, at 9pm ET/8pm CT. The first episode, "Roaring Bates and Pending Due Dates," will be a full hour. The summary is below, as is a clip that shows the first 30 seconds. The network will add 19 seconds to the video each day as we approach the premiere date.

Roaring Bates and Pending Due Dates: Soon to be parents Carlin and Evan lean on Erin’s decorating expertise and Chad’s handyman skills to put the finishing touches on Layla’s nursery. Now that their renovations are complete, Josie and Kelton host a housewarming party and celebrate their new business ventures with their family. Meanwhile, Trace is dealing with a broken heart; he turns to his parents and Zach for relationship advice. Later, a routine ultrasound for Carlin becomes worrisome, and she ends up in the hospital sooner than expected. Will baby Layla arrive before her due date? And the whole family gathers in Rocky Top for their annual “I Love You Day” festivities. Katie’s “friend” Travis joins the celebration. Is a courtship calling for the young couple?

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Florida Fun, Tree Trade, and Small Spaces

Lexi Webster, Gil Bates, Allie Webster

 

Another week, another new episode of Bringing Up Bates. This time, Gil and Kelly travel to Florida to hang out with the Webster clan. Alyssa gives her parents an update on her heart condition.

Gil Bates, Zoey Webster, Lexi Webster

 

Lexi Webster, Kelly Bates, Allie Webster

You'll also see the guys work on a tree job.

And you'll check in with the Paines and hear what their plans are now that their fourth child is on the way.

Chad Paine and Erin Paine

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Tomorrow: Bates in Texas

Trace Bates and Chaney

An all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates is coming your way in exactly 24 hours (as of 9pm ET on Wednesday).

Gil, Kelly, and Trace take a trip to Texas to visit Chaney. In addition to sampling Tex-Mex food, spending time at the batting cages, and going go-karting with Chaney's family, Trace has an important question to ask his leading lady. He wants to know if Chaney will be his official girlfriend! Find out what her answer is tomorrow at 9pm ET/8pm CT, only on UPtv.

Gil Bates, Kelly Bates, Trace Bates, Chaney

At the batting cages

Trace and Chaney

Thursday, April 2
6:30am: The Purity Ring
8:30pm: Happy News and Health Concerns
9pm: Texas Or Bust? NEW!
Trace, Gil, and Kelly Jo are headed to Texas, 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 and some friendly competition. First stop is go-kart racing, where it appears Trace has met his match! But later at the batting cages, will Trace get the green light from Chaney’s dad to date his daughter? Meanwhile, Kelly Jo and Chaney’s mom put Trace’s courting plan in motion when the two families come together for a picnic. Trace takes Chaney aside for the perfect moment alone to ask her if she will be his girlfriend; will she say yes?

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Missing the Baby Stage

Kade Smith

Soon-to-be older brother

Tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates is all about Bates babies...well, almost. Carlin and Evan Stewart have their first ultrasound, and their doctor reveals some difficult news. Carlin has the same disorder as older sister Erin Paine, which causes concern about the pregnancy. Later, Tori Smith shares a baby announcement of her own during a walk with Josie and Willow Balka. And Gil meets with his doctor to discuss shoulder surgery.

Perfect timing for the video below, as we await news from Tori and Bobby of Kolter Grey Smith's arrival. Coming soon to a computer screen (or smartphone) near you! Most everything in life has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but births are one event that cannot be delayed. And let's be honest, we could all use some UPlifting news right about now.

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Modeling and Moving In

Michaela Keilen, Kelly Bates, Erin Paine

 

Only one week to go until Carlin and Evan's wedding special! This Thursday on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the future Mr. and Mrs. Stewart set their house up, work on a duet for the ceremony, and pick up their marriage license. Meanwhile, Michael and Brandon settle into their Tennessee home, and Michael shares her nursing school plans. You'll also witness a photo shoot for the Bates Sisters Boutique.

Gil Bates, Carlin Bates, Evan Stewart

 

Lawson Bates and Gil Bates

 

Kelly Bates

 

Kelly Bates and Tori Smith

Thursday, November 14
7am ET: The Best is Yet to Come
9pm ET: Home is Where the Heart Is NEW!
As their wedding day gets closer and closer, Carlin and Evan get busy fixing up their future home. With all the unpacking, can they find the time to finish writing the duet they plan to sing at the ceremony, or will this turn into a musical disaster? Now that Michaella and Brandon have moved back to Tennessee, the eldest Bates daughter is anxious to settle into her new house. While the family helps her move in, Kelly Jo chats with Michaella about her nursing school plans. Meanwhile, Carlin, Whitney, and Erin have a photo shoot for their new dress business, and many of the Bates try their hand at modeling. And later, our busy bride checks off one last remaining item on her wedding to-do list, as she and Evan head to the courthouse to get their marriage license! 30 Minutes


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Flying with Katie

Nathan Bates takes Katie Bates flying

"Katie is a really academics driven person, and she's very smart. She's really good at school. She's good with numbers, she's great with studying. So when Katie decided to become a pilot, I was surprised, but I think my family was surprised even more."
-Nathan Bates

Tomorrow on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, you'll watch another one of the Bates siblings learn to fly a plane. Did you ever imagine that Katie would want to become a pilot? Neither did the Bates family (video below).

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Dancing, Moving, and Designing

Gil and Kelly Bates

 

On tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "A Dance with Dad & a Wedding to Plan," Carlin and Gil head to a local dance studio for a lesson.

Gil Bates, Carlin Bates, Kelly Bates

 

Having a daddy-daughter dance at her wedding is Carlin's dream, and Gil wants to make it happen, even though the Bates don't dance. Kelly comes along for support and learns a few moves, as well.

When Michael and Brandon Keilen come to town to search for a place to live once they move back to East Tennessee, they visit a rental property with Gil and Kelly. 

Michael Keilen, Brandon Keilen, Kelly Bates, Gil Bates

And it's time for Carlin to choose a location for her May wedding, but making such a big decision is not an easy task for the bride-to-be. She tours a couple venues with Kelly, Erin, Whitney, and Everly.

 

Whitney Bates, Erin Paine, Everly Paine, Carlin Bates, Kelly Bates

The ladies try to envision Carlin's wedding and how it will look at the different venues. 

 

Kelly Bates, Carlin Bates, Whitney Bates

Also wanted to share the summaries for the next two new episodes of Bringing Up Bates:

Thursday, October 10, 9pm: A Baby Grand Plan
Carlin has the perfect wedding venue but needs to start nailing down all the details, including decorations and a game plan in case it rains on her special day. Later, her wedding dress has finally arrived, but when she tries it on, it is desperately in need of major alterations. Back in Nashville, Tori and Bobby are ready to move, but their tiny moving truck is no match for all of their belongings. Lucky for them, Gil is a master packer. Can he bring his expert skills to the rescue? And, with all the church renovations nearly complete, all that’s left is to set up the gorgeous new baby grand piano before the first service. 30 MINUTES 


Thursday, October 17, 9pm: Shall We Dance?
Erin and Chad are teaming up and combining skills to work on a project together. Erin’s interior design skills have been put to good use when it comes to her siblings’ homes, but does she have what it takes to renovate a baby room for a new client? Meanwhile, Kelton gets a glimpse into his future when he spends some time with Bobby and baby Kade. Will this “dad in training” master diaper duty? And in between earning her cosmetology degree, Katie’s also working on getting her pilot’s license. But when she’s up in the air, can she impress big brother Nathan with her in-flight training skills? And later, practice makes perfect. Gil, Kelly Jo, and Carlin have completed their first dance lesson, but now it’s time for Evan and Erin and Chad to join in on the fun! Can they keep up with the instructor’s smooth moves and learn a ballroom dance routine before the wedding date? 30 MINUTES

Watch Episode 801

Unfortunately, this Thursday's new episode of Bringing Up Bates is the mid-season finale and will be followed by a short break. But on the bright side, UPtv has uploaded the first episode from this season, episode 801, to its website. The link is below. Episodes 802 and 803 will follow in the next two weeks.

Bringing Up Bates "Ultrasounds, Wedding Vows & a Bride to Be?"

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Tonight: Nashville Nursery Makeover

Tonight (9pm ET/8pm CT) on an all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates, a handful of Bates travel to Nashville to help Tori Smith decorate Kade's nursery.

Bradley Bates and Carson Paine

 

They stop at a local thrift store to buy a few items, but they come out with multiple carts of decorations, clothing, and toys.

Whitney Bates and Tori Bates Smith

Everyone plays a part in decorating the nursery, even the little kids. The Bates are very confident in Erin's ability to transform the empty bedroom into a baby room, although they admit that they are a little uncertain about her idea for an accent wall. Tune in to see the finished product!

Zach Bates, Kaci Bates, Bradley Bates

 

Also on tonight's show, we see a glimpse of Katie at cosmetology school. What happened to her goal of studying nursing? You might be surprised at what her plan is...

Katie Bates

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A Shower and a Honeymoon

Josie and Kelton Balka, honeymoon in the Smokies

 

After Josie and Kelton's wedding, the couple embarked on their honeymoon, which they spent both in the Smoky Mountains and the Bahamas. Meanwhile, the rest of the Bates spent the rest of the weekend together before the Websters returned to Florida and the Keilens went home to Chicago.

Included in the weekend festivities was a baby shower for Tori Bates Smith. Both the honeymoon and the shower will be part of tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates. To get you pumped for the show, here are a few snapshots.

Josie and Kelton

Josie (Bates) Balka and Kelton Balka

 

Carlin Bates, Michael Bates Keilen, Whitney Bates, Kaci Bates

Tori Bates Smith, Alyssa Bates Webster, Erin Bates Paine

The Websters

Tori Smith and Carson Paine

 

Kelly Bates and Erin Paine

 

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Jackson's In Love?

"This is probably the first time that Jackson's ever been in love."
-Warden Bates

A week ago, we shared an update on Jackson Bates. He is 11 days away from his 17th birthday and will be the next Bates sibling to enter adulthood. Jackson will be highlighted on tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, as he shows off his new set of wheels (promo video below).

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