Suffering and Celebration

Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for a brand new episode of Bringing Up Bates.

While in Chicago visiting Michael and Brandon Keilen, Kelly Bates receives a phone call that the family's house is on fire. She considers returning home, but Gil and the kids assure her that everyone is okay and tell her to stay where she is. Scroll down for snapshots, TV listings, and a promo video. Be sure to come back to the blog after the show for our recap.


When Gil and Kelly find out how the fire was started, they know that difficult conversations will have to follow. Kelly is still able to enjoy her time with her daughters.


Katie Bates and a family friend named Emily are also along for the ride. 



After spending time in the Windy City, Kelly and Katie, accompanied by Michael, head down to Florida to visit Alyssa and throw her a diaper pounding. Warden Bates has been in Florida with Alyssa for the past several days.


Although it has been a difficult week, Gil says he wouldn't miss the diaper pounding for anything, even a house fire.



While thrilled that her due date is only eight weeks away, Alyssa's heart aches for Michael, who has always desired to be a mother but has not been able to become pregnant. Both women share their thoughts on this difficult journey that the Keilens are walking.









Thursday, March 2, 2017 
8pm ET/9pm CT: Shakeups, Steaks, and Showtime!
8:30pm ET/9:30pm CT: Sweet Home Spartanburg
9pm ET/8pm CT: Fire Trucks and Diaper Dumps (NEW!)
10pm ET/9pm CT: Fire Trucks and Diaper Dumps

Photos/video courtesy of UP