United Bates of America

Season 1

TV-G

The Bates family have just welcomed baby number nineteen, which means Gil and Kelly Jo now have ten girls and nine boys. Follow the family as they share their love of music and family values, and watch as they manage everyday life in the hills of Tennessee.

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8 Episodes

Love Times 21
E1
Love Times 21Gil and Kelly Jo just welcomed their 19th child into the world, but complications send little Jeb back to the NICU. Back home, the rest of the family pulls together to create a special homecoming as they plan to celebrate Valentine's Day Bates-style.
Papa Bill's Farm
E2
Papa Bill's FarmThe Bates head to the farm! Gil and Kelly Jo load up the family bus and head to see Gil's parents. We'll meet Papa Bill and Mama Jane and see what they think of having 19 grandchildren!
Practice Makes Perfect
E3
Practice Makes PerfectGil and Kelly Jo have 19 very well behaved children, but that didn't just happen overnight. Watch and learn some Bates Basics as we see all the training that goes into making this large family a little more manageable in public.
19 Kids, 1 Emergency
E4
19 Kids, 1 EmergencyThe kids must fend for themselves when Gil rushes Kelly Jo to the hospital after realizing she's dealing with more than just the flu. As the family prays back home for a safe and speedy recovery, how will they handle life at home without mom and dad?
19 in Training
E5
19 in TrainingEducation comes in many forms for the Bates family. Watch as Kelly Jo teaches some of the younger girls how to cook. And later, can the boys keep up when Gil, a former state champion, teaches them how to wrestle?
Bates & Duggar Reunion
E6
Bates & Duggar ReunionThe Bates Family is heading to Texas for the annual homeschooling conference! Watch as we see what it takes to get 21 people packed, loaded up and out the door for a week-long trip. Later, we see them meet up with their friends the Duggars!
New Editions
E7
New EditionsGil and Kelly Jo have decided to take on some new tenants: chickens! Despite past failed attempts at keeping chickens, they're determined to make their land productive. Will the family finally get the bounty of eggs they've been hoping for?
Bates Plus 12
E8
Bates Plus 12When you have a family of 21, what's a few more houseguests added to the mix? The Bates get a visit from their friends the Paines who are a family of 12. Later, we get a lesson on dating, and the family has one very big announcement to share.