Recap: "Bates Boys Birthday Bash"
Bringing Up Bates"Bates Boys Birthday Bash"...Jeb and Trace have a special bond. They were born on the same day 15 years apart. “Jeb was born on my birthday," says Trace. "I prayed for it, and he came...
View ArticleNew Courtship?
You have all been predicting which Bates children are in relationships, and now it's time to see if you're correct. We usually don't post a preview of the upcoming episode this soon, but this one is...
View Article"Big Boy" Toys
What happens when the Bates boys gather at Zach and Whitney's house for Trace and Jeb's joint birthday party? As usual, there is plenty of friendly competition in the air. One-year-old Bradley doesn't...
View ArticleBates Boys Sing Love Songs
Tonight's all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates is sure to be memorable. You all have been eagerly waiting for the unmarried Bates kids to share relationship updates, and it's finally time to hear some!...
View ArticleRecap: "A LOVEly Day"
Bringing Up Bates"A LOVEly Day"..."As the family grows, its harder and harder to get everyone together, but the whole family will be coming home to celebrate “I Love You Day," and we’re excited about...
View ArticleBates Couples Compete
On Thursday's episode of Bringing Up Bates, the entire Bates family--including Tori's boyfriend, Bobby, and Nathan's girlfriend, Ashley--gathered in East Tennessee to celebrate I Love You Day. To see...
View ArticleErin and Carson...So Cute!
How adorable is this photo of Erin Paine and Carson Paine? Just two more months until Erin's August 30th due date, although she plans to be induced early due to the health issues she has experienced....
View ArticleKaci Lynn Bates is Here!
She's here! Zach and Whitney Bates welcomed daughter Kaci Lynn Bates last night, June 20th, at 10:32pm. Kaci, who arrived five days ahead of her June 25th due date, weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was...
View ArticleJohn and Alyssa's Career
On tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "Sunshine State Bates," John and Alyssa Webster share a sneak peek into their busy lives. John works Monday through Friday in the heating and air...
View ArticleMore Photos of Kaci Bates
Zach Bates, Whitney Bates, and Kaci Lynn BatesIn the super-sized Bates family, there is always an exciting milestone to be celebrated.Zach and Whitney Bates welcomed daughter Kaci Lynn Bates on Monday...
View ArticleNew Episode Tonight!
It's Thursday, and you know what that means. An all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates airs tonight on UP!If you watch the preview below, you'll hear Carlin make a sarcastic remark while she and the rest...
View ArticleRecap: Sunshine State Bates
Bringing Up Bates"Sunshine State Bates"Kelly and Erin stop by Zach and Whitney’s house to see their latest renovations. Whitney explains that the next project is to turn the nursery into a bedroom that...
View ArticleSibling Resemblance?
Siblings Bradley Bates and Kaci Bates are 20 months apart--Bradley was born October 29th, 2014, while Kaci arrived June 20th, 2016. Do you see any resemblance between these two? Which of their features...
View Article'Unexpected' Courtship News
Happy Monday! Hope you all had a relaxing weekend. For those wondering about the status of Nathan Bates' courtship with Ashley Salyer, Thursday's new episode of Bringing Up Bates will include an...
View ArticleTori and Bobby
Have you had a chance to "meet" Tori Bates' boyfriend, Bobby Smith? With two younger sisters, he comes from a small family, which explains why Tori was a bit nervous about introducing him to her...
View ArticleFamily Resemblance?
A few days ago, we posted snapshots of siblings Bradley Bates and Kaci Bates and asked if you saw any resemblance. One of our readers requested that we share photos of parents Zach and Whitney Bates as...
View ArticleTonight: Tough Decisions, Large Ambitions
"I think the wood stove is my dad's favorite thing because he doesn't have to run heat all winter."-Tori Bates And when you chop down trees for a living, firewood is free! What could be better than...
View ArticleRecap: "Tough Decisions & Large Ambitions
Bringing Up Bates "Tough Decisions & Large Ambitions"Chad, Erin, and Carson join Zach, Whitney, and Bradley for dinner. They enjoy talking about their little boys and their soon-to-arrive baby...
View ArticleRandom Bates Facts
To help you get to know the Bates family better, we compiled a list of FAQs. Enjoy! For more, visit our brand new FAQ page.Q: How much pizza and ice cream do the Bates eat? A: 9 large, single topping...
View ArticleBreak-Ups & New Friends
Here are two new Bringing Up Bates webisodes that we know you all will enjoy.In the first video, Lawson Bates explains the uncanny way that he met Emily Ann Roberts, a singer from The Voice who is...
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