Bringing Up Bates - Season 4
1 - Big Family, Big Changes
Air Date: June 2, 2016
It’s a season of change for the Bates family with new loves, new careers, and a new grandbaby on the way! But when Gil undergoes a serious medical procedure, it forces everyone to contemplate what the future holds for them all.
2 - Bates Boys Birthday Bash
Air Date: June 9, 2016
It’s Trace and Jeb’s birthday and there’s only one rule: no girls allowed! The brothers, who share a birthday and a special bond, plan a party for Bates boys only complete with go carts and ice cream! Meanwhile, Erin and Chad travel to South Carolina to speak to and encourage a group of young girls about female empowerment.
3 - A LOVEly Day
Air Date: June 16, 2016
The whole family arrives at the Bates house to celebrate their favorite holiday, ‘I Love You Day’ AND there’s someone new at the table – Tori’s new beau! The family is happy to see Michaella and Alyssa return home, as well as Nathan’s girlfriend, Ashley, who arrives for the celebration to have a very important conversation with Kelly Jo and Gil. Later, at the family’s celebration someone in the family makes a very special announcement!
4 - Sunshine State Bates
Air Date: June 23, 2016
While Alyssa, John, and Allie Jane may live far from the rest of the family, they’re never far from their hearts! We check in with the Webster’s in Florida to see what life is like for the family of three – from their family business to their favorite pastimes. Meanwhile, expectant moms Erin and Whitney, get together with Kelly Jo to talk about all things baby girl!
5 - Tough Decisions and Large Ambitions
Air Date: June 30, 2016
Change is afoot for all the Bates boys. Lawson travels to Nashville and makes exciting new plans for his music career, but when he shares his plans with the family, they worry he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Meanwhile, expectant couples, Zach and Whitney and Erin and Chad bond over their upcoming baby girls. And Nathan shares some unexpected news about his courtship.
6 - The Big Chill
Air Date: July 7, 2016
It’s time to get cookin’! The Bates family is reunited once again to perform at an event very dear to their hearts, the annual Volunteer Fire Department Chili Fundraiser. As they wait for the married couples to arrive, Trace decides to get serious about his trick riding and enlists the help of Gil and Jackson to build a ring to practice in. Later at the big event, the family gets nervous about their upcoming performance. Without much time to practice, will they come up flat or be able to pull it together in time to hit a high note?
7 - The Great Bates Clean-Up
Air Date: July 14, 2016
It’s that time of the year again and the Bates are ready to clean house! With a big family, Spring cleaning is no easy feat. Kelly Jo leads the project and tries to convince the kids to get rid of their old junk and used toys. But when Gil gets sentimental he may make a mess of the whole endeavor. And while the family is working hard at home, Chad is hard at work at his job at the metal yard.
8 - Bloopers, Outtakes, And Mishaps, OH MY!
Air Date: July 21, 2016
With 19 kids you never know what what’s going to happen! And as we’ve seen, the Bates kids are chock-full of hilarious sayings and entertaining moments. We take a look back and highlight the funniest and wackiest things the Bates kids have said and done.
9 - Birthdays and Boyfriends
Air Date: July 28, 2016
The Bates are back in Florida and are ready to party! It’s the Bates girls’ turn this time to celebrate as Allie Jane and Carlin share a big birthday. The family prepares for the birthday bash but quickly realize it’s a lot harder to plan a party for both a 1-year-old and an 18-year-old then they originally thought. Then, Kelly Jo and Gil take advantage of their time in Florida when they decide to meet Tori’s boyfriend’s family.
10 - Episode 10
Air Date: August 4, 2016
11 - Episode 11
Air Date: August 11, 2016
12 - Episode 12
Air Date: August 18, 2016
13 - Growing Paine
Air Date: August 25, 2016
Grandbaby Carson is turning one with a celebration; Erin hosts the party while Kelly Jo arrives with the party's entertainment.
14 - Bates Dish it Out
Air Date: September 1, 2016
The family heads to an all you can eat buffet; Lawson works on his new album with inspiration from Emily Ann Roberts.
15 - From the Couch: The Bates Go To Florida
Air Date: December 31, 2015
The Bates reflect back on the monster truck ride through the swamp on a Florida adventure.
16 - Episode 16
Air Date: September 15, 2016
17 - Episode 17
Air Date: September 22, 2016
18 - Episode 18
Air Date: September 29, 2016
19 - SUPERSIZED: Extra Paine
Air Date: October 6, 2016
Jackson's paintball party and a visit from Meemaw.
20 - Episode 20
Air Date: October 13, 2016
21 - Episode 21
Air Date: October 20, 2016
22 - Episode 22
Air Date: October 27, 2016
23 - SUPERSIZED: Extra Birthday
Air Date: November 3, 2016
24 - Episode 24
Air Date: November 3, 2016
25 - Episode 25
Air Date: November 3, 2016