Bringing Up Bates

Gil and Kelly Bates, and their 19 kids, are buzzing about the latest addition to their family; the first Bates grandchild!

Erin invites her siblings over for a sleepover to help ease the transition from a full house to living with only her new husband, Chad.

Get ready for the Bates seasonal clothing switchover, where nothing goes to waste! The family is asked to sing at a bluegrass music festival.

The family heads to Gil's parents' farm for a super-sized family dinner. The family joins hands to say what they're thankful for and a surprise is revealed.

The family hits the road to visit Alyssa and John in Florida.

Find out everything you want to know (and then some!) about the Bates as they answer viewer questions and show some hilarious never-before-seen footage.

In the first season finale, Gil is turning 50 and the family can't think of better way to celebrate than to surprise him with a huge family party.