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.
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Bringing Up Bates
2015 / NRWhen Gil and Kelly Jo Bates married in 1987, they didn't plan to parent 19 children. Ranging from toddler to 20-something, living under one roof, challenges abound, even for this tight-knit family.
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Bringing Up Bates Season 8 Full Episode Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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..
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!
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.