New photo of Bobby and Tori

Many of you have been asking for an update on Bobby and Tori's relationship and we can tell you that we have an update for you early next week.

Tori and Bobby

We also have some news about tonight's recap. We have decided not post one due to there is going to be extra footage to Trace and Jeb's birthday bash. You can check out the recap that we did on that episode by clicking here.

Recap: Muddy Buddies

The family heads to Ride Royal Blue ATV park for having fun in the mud. It's one of Jackson's favorite things about Tennessee. Kelly recently learned about what muddling is.

They gear up and hit the trail which is gravel at first and then turns into mud.  Lawson reveals that the four-seater RZR had the most screams. Tori was driving with Kelly and Jeb.

Everyone in the family says that Nathan has the biggest daredevil in the family. He starts doing tricks and flips the four-wheeler but lucky he jumped off it in time. Kelly knows that her son has done that before.

Judson thinks that his brother almost got himself killed. Gil decides to give his daughter, Josie, a driving lesson in RZR. He reveals that many of the kids drove up driving on tractors and the van.
Tori and Kelly go in for a crazy ride but they enjoy each minute of it. The family is cover in mud but have a blast. The laundry room will have a busy event after this muddy experience. Gil thinks that it will be best to pressure wash the kids.

Brandon and Michaella come to visit the newest member of the family, Kaci Lynn. Zach reveals that ever since Michaella was around five years old, she has been great with kids. He says that it is a special moment to show off his daughter.

Kelly says looking back at parenting is watching the kids interact with each other and it's a picture prefect moment that you will have in your scrapbook.

Recap: Three pointers and puppies

Tori, Carlin and Josie head to The Crown college to visit with their friend, Courtney. Josie who is planning to take classes on campus this fall.

Since Carlin has decided to do online classes to be able to help with younger siblings. Tori and Josie hope to convince their sister to study music since she wants to teach piano. Tori is working on a degree in education while Josie hopes to work on cosmetology.

Gil and Kelly take most of the kids to Indiana to watch the boys play basketball. The crew asked the three youngest girls if they want to do and they all said no because they would get sweating and need a bath.

The boys were able to go on to organize teams for the first. The boys show their conventional tactics as they play game.  Kelly says that she is really proud of her boys.

Zach reveals that when you play you are in it for blood. Isaiah was not playing but Gil and Kelly were amazed by the parts that he did.

Brandon and Michaella headed to visit the family. Michaella recently graduate with associate degree in medical health science. Brandon and Michaella say that they are not planning to live in the city but aren't sure what the next step is.

Warden and Isaiah make the finals in their league but end up losing by only two points. Gil says that the boys are still winners even through that they lost.

Chad and Erin take Carson to look at dogs with Erin's sister Katie. Erin is sure that they are going to get a dog because she bought along a box. Chad quickly reminds her that they are just looking. The couple reveals that their son loves dogs and goes around woofing and panting throughout the house. Chad reveals that his aunts and uncles have taught him how to be a doggie.

Recap: Bates Dish it out

Zach and Chad are working on Bradley's new bed. Tori says that their brother-in-law has so many talents are never ending.

Lawson heads to Sound Stage Studios to work on his upcoming album. He is nervous about it since he wants to make sure that it is right.

Kelly says that she can tell that her son's music career is growing.  and a lot of people have the same talent. Lawson's fall tour dates are coming soon so stay tune.

Lawson is pairing up with Emily Roberts for a few duets and give the viewers a sneak peak and they are amazing together. For those that don't know Emily, she was on the voice where she came in second place.

Trace is surprised that his brother is doing a break up song rather than a love song. Lawson claims that you just sing what is real to the person is singing. Nathan claims that his brother has ever known is breakups to make it real to him.

Emily has that she is truly blessed and thankful for Lawson to included and she thinks that it is going to be incredible. Callie reveals that Emily's voice sounds like an angel.

The family heads to eat lunch at the Austin's Steak and Home style Buffet. The family reveals that it's been a while since they been at a buffet.

Gil reveals that the kids might think that it's a candy store. Everyone eats too much but Tori who gets a salad. Tori managed to make her sister, Carlin, feel bad and got herself a salad.

The song playing in the background towards the end of the episode is "Bring A Little Joy," performed by Jasmine Ash. 

Recap: 20th Bates

Did you heard the good news? We will have more episodes in Season four and news broke this morning that there will be a season five! Premiere date is TBA 2017

The Bates sat down and watch a bunch of videos for the 20th Bates Contest. They chose Emma Wright from Texas. Emma and her mom came to Knoxville for the day.

The Bates begin the day with bible study where Gil talks about the right answer to respond to being asked to do something. The next thing that the family has Emma do with them is dishes and laundry which are not the family's favorites. Kelly and few of the girls help Emma since their rule is normally that they don't have first time guest to do chores with the family.

Kelly asked Emma what she wants to do now. Since Emma has seen Erin's tutorial on hair and makeup, she asked if the girls can do that. Carlin does the hair while Erin does the make up. Normally the girls do not wear make up until 15 or 16, so Kelly reminds Emma that she is beautiful without the make up.

As they are about done, Nathan comes up and tell Emma that they have surprised downstairs and want to ride horses. Kelly doesn't want them to poop in their kitchen. Emma has a blast with the horses.

Up Next, the family loads up and head to Zach and Whitney. They have a volleyball match and have a blast. It's time to go and Kelly and Gil invite Emma to come back with her family.

Emma describes the family as genuine. She says that they are who they are on tv as real life. Carlin thinks that TV makes them better than what they are.

Recap: Bates make the grade

Just 24 hours before the party, Kelly gets sick with a stomach bug and can't help the kids get ready. Carlin takes over with the help of everyone.

Carlin decided to make this the biggest grad party by posting a public invite to everyone. They had asked people to RSVP to an email address but the family did not have a chance to count up the number of guests via guest email.

Erin, Lawson, Tori and Carlin decide on the song "All Along" to sing at the party.
Carlin heads to Mount Moriah Camp to set up with friends and family. Tori jokes that the party was amazing because Bobby was there.

Ashley was able to attend the party without being  uncomfortable since her break up with Nathan. Gil and Kelly are both encourage that the former couple has more mature to be able handle this friendship.

Brandon manages to get the airline to put Michaella on another plane after their flight was delayed due to weather.

It's time to party to start and Carlin can't find her notes. She reveals that the parents didn't know what was happening but manages to find them in the van with extra time to spare.

The party has a few skits by the older kids and friends. Nathan has questions for Carlin and Trace. Carlin answers a question about who she aspires to be and she responses her father because of his faith.

Gil is so proud of his daughter and tears up. Trace revealed that he took over his brother's lawn car business and wants to be a trick rider at the Dixie Stampede but his parents wants to go college.

Carlin ended up taking classes for college during high school and will start school in the fall full term. Carlin wants to be able to travel and will be studying online for the first two years.

Carlin says that she and the rest of the family feel treasured that many of the fans came over.


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Recap: The great Bates clean-up

Gil knows that the house needs to do some spring cleaning because they collect all of things. Kelly wants to do some deep cleaning. Kelly has one important rule that the family needs to get rid of things that haven't been used in the year.

Gil and Kelly start to work on the back part and figure things to get rid of so they can get start on fixing things. They want to make one of the rooms as Gil's office so he can keep it messy as he wants instead of their family room.

The family would love for Lawson to get rid of some of his clothes but Lawson doesn't think so. Since Trace and Nathan share their clothing, they get rid of a lot of things.

Kelly and Gil work on their closet, Kelly and the girls work on her clothes which worries the girls that Kelly won't have much. Gil has issues getting rid of the purging his clothes. Erin is happy that her husband is not like him but loves her father.

Chad allows the cameras come and see what he does for a living. The owner of the scrap metal yard loves all the work that Chad does. Callie reveals that her brother-in-law is the best with making furniture.

Kelly and the kids work on the shed and they get a lot of things done. Gil is not sure that they are going to get things done. At the end of the day, the kids plant some new flowers for the house.

Recap: The Big Chili

Gil and Kelly have been giving a hnd to the fire department that helped saved Addee's life  when she was a born. When Kelly gave birth she had Beta strep which affects newborns for three days. Gil and Kelly know how blessed they are that she is here. 

When Addee was brought home, she stopped breathing. Gil had to do CPR until the fire department arrived and got her to breathe again.  Addee was rushed back to the hospital and spent a week there. Gil picked out the name for her and she describes that she got a second chance at life. 

Zach, Michaella and Nathan decided to join the fire department but Erin could not do it since she can't stand blood.

Lawson is trying to pick out the prefect outfit and goes to the girls (Alyssa, Carlin and Josie). The girls don't like it when he tries on the red shirt with wolves. Nathan agrees that it's good thing he gets advice from the girls. Gil thinks that Lawson believes that he has a cool guy look about him. 

Kelly asked Michaella if she can adjust some skirts for the girls and Michaella shows her mom that there are adjustable waistbands. 

The event goes well and the family joins him to sing. Gil shares why they are grateful for the department to the crowd.

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Recap: Tough Decisions and Large Ambitions

Zach and Whitney get ready for Chad and Erin for dinner. Bradley melts his aunt's heart when he gives Carson a small kiss.  Whitney and Erin talk about having girls and how the boys will react with it. Zach asked if Chad can make one for Bradley. Bradley gives his cousin a hug. Zach gives Bradley a taste of cold whip.

While Gil and Kelly talk about a birthday party for one of the boys, Nathan comes into talk to Gil and Kelly about his courtship. Click here to see the status of their relationship.

Lawson heads to work on his music career. Lawson gets advice on his music. Lawson talks about his upcoming tour

The boys head to cut down some wood to keep the cost down. Nathan reveals that his father tries to include the little boys in a lot of what they do. The girls reveal that it is mostly the boys together. He gives the glasses to Jeb.

Nathan and Lawson talk about what they went through as child. The boys get into a competition. Lawson helps Jeb with his cutting wood. When Gil brings the truck and runs over Judson's bike.
Judson sees his bike and starts to get upset. Gil gives his son a hug and promises to replace it which he does. Judson is happy again.

Recap: A lovely Day

The family is preparing for their I love you day. The family gets their first couple which is Nathan and Ashley. (See their courtship announcement)

Gil and Kelly head out to have lunch with Nathan and Ashley. Ashley talks about how they met and what she liked and admit that they both have concerns.  Kelly admits that she is proud of her son and Ashley and share what is going on.

Tori opens about Bobby right as John, Alyssa and Allie arrive to the house. Allie is about ten months old. Next to arrive is Brandon and Michaella and they are so  excited to be home.

Kelly calls a family meeting to talk about the meeting. The boys have been told that they are cooking.
Next to arrive is Bobby. Tori reveals that Bobby only has two sisters while Tori has 18 brothers and sisters.

Lawson admits that it is a little weird that everyone is bringing into the house. Kelly says that it is the Bates mafia.

Mama Jane and Papa Bill arrived to the house and it was super nice to see them. Bobby gets introduce to them.

Everyone sets up for the party even the little boys. Kelly ends up with the boys since Gil doesn't normally cook.

The family passes out gifts and Erin hands out the gift which had a baby announcement. (See that announcement)

The family is surprised that Chad and Erin were expecting.

The boys are in a competition where Gil, John, Chad and Brandon vs Lawson, Nathan, Bobby and Trace. The boys served their siblings food.

Papa Bill announces that the single guys wins!

Kelly and Gil talk about the future of their family!

Recap: Big family, Big Changes

** Sorry about the delay in the recap **

Gil and Kelly talk about the upcoming changes for the family. Gil is about to have surgery to fix his diverticulitis. Gil and the boys head to get the fort ready for the little ones. Gil heads to urgent care due to a big splinter that he got in his arm while sliding down a 2 by 4.

Lawson heads to Nashville to work with a producer and singer. He is hoping to do a small tour this fall which ends on Southeast of the states.

The kids talk about their fathers and are sad about this surgery. Nathan and Lawson know that they need to keep up with the tree business while their father is out from surgery.  Kelly hopes that her husband won’t be climbing trees at the age of 65.

Carlin, Tori and Josie have the kids make cards for their father as he is at the hospital.

Whitney gives an update on baby #2 and says that she is doing awesome. Zach and Whit head to the house to announce that they have chosen Kaci Lynn Bates. Her name will be after her grandma Kelly and Lynn.

The kids are able to talk to Gil who just got out of surgery. Gil is able to return home after a few days.

A little while later, the family receives some snow and Gil has to sit this out.

Recap: The Big Apple of Nathan's Eye

Nathan is getting ready to surprise Ashley and start their courtship officially. The family believes courtship is going steady. The family's goal is to remain pure in their relationship since it doesn't guarantee that the couple will get married.
Lawson and Nathan head to pick out a gift for Ashley and decide on cowboy boots. The youngest girls are not happy with the gift. Nathan ends up getting earrings to go with the boots.
Lawson doesn't like the outfit Nathan chooses for the trip. Nathan wanted to go to the trip alone but ends up having Kelly go with him. Somehow Gil, Lawson, and Erin go with him.
Nathan is worried that Ashley will think that he is proposing.
The group shows up at the apartment of Ashley. Just like the Bates, the family home school the seven children. Ashley's dad works in the probation system while her mom, Ana Maria, runs a in-home daycare.
The group starts to decorate the house and Erin draws a photo of the two couple kissing. Nathan hangs it where Ashley can see it. Gil wants to put it on the back burner for right now.
Ashley arrives home to find them there. She figured that something was up but was happy to see him. Ashley and her siblings take the family on a boat tour to see some sights. Erin and Ashley try making noodles but went up with 10 Below Ice Cream.
Nathan and Ashley take a carriage ride. Lawson was surprised that they did not want him to go with them. Kelly figures that there was enough eyes on them. The couple decide not to take a chaperone with them on the ride.
 Nathan and Ashley start skating while Lawson puts the bag in the middle of the rink. Ashley is worried that he is going to ask her to marry him and he tells her that it's not a ring.
 “We’d like to start courting, if you’re okay with that,” says Nathan. “Of course I’m okay with that!” responds Ashley.
Nathan gives her one last surprise and lets her know that she is coming to Tennessee to spend Christmas with his family. They are all happy happy.
The family is getting ready for their Christmas party. Michaella and Brandon fly in from Chicago while John and Alyssa fly in from Florida with baby Allie. Nathan and Ashley reveal their courtship story to the family.
Zach and Whitney had just found out the gender of their baby. They decided to hand Kelly a box to open. It will be filled with either pink or blue balloons. The family is so happy to find out that it is a baby girl.
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Recap: Love is in the Heir

Nathan returns home with Warden after visiting Ashley. The Bates revealed the new courtship. Nathan quickly gathers Gil and Kelly to go out for dinner.
Zach and Whitney head to Doctor Vic to check on baby #2. Whitney is currently ten weeks pregnant with baby #2. They love the fact that this baby is so active. Whitney can't wait to feel the baby kick. She managed to get the blood test to find out what they are having. They learned that it will be about ten days until they find out if they are having a boy or girl.
Nathan shares about the trip with Gil and Kelly. Nathan shares that he asked her father to start courting and both Gil and Kelly were happy about it. Nathan shares that they have been talking for about six months before they started to court.
Nathan shares that he plans to asked her before Christmas. Nathan wants to go big or go home while Kelly says to do it a little. Nathan wants to have a family meeting to talk about the courtship. They decided to have this meeting while they are decorating.
It is time to decorate the house for Christmas. Judson shares that the family celebrates it as Jesus's birthday rather be about Santa. The girls decided to go for a rustle feel. Nathan doesn't like this feel.
The tower almost hit Isaiah but he is okay. Kelly makes sure that the boys stay out of the way.  Nathan then turns to love it right after that. The house looks amazing.
The family gathers to call a meeting to reveal the talks about the courtship. The whole family is surprise about the courtship.
Lawson jokes about his brother's courtship. Nathan talks about where he wants to asked her about the courtship.
It's almost time to celebrate Gil and Kelly's wedding anniversary. The kids are making dinner for their parents and having the little ones serve it. Kelly ended up helping Tori make the dinner. The kids were super excited to serve the dinner.
Carlin sends the kids up one at the time. Gil and Kelly love seeing the kids each time as they ate their dinner.
Next week is the season finale of Bringing Up Bates!

Recap: Time to Reno-Bate!

Now that Erin, Michaella, and Alyssa are married, the girls decided to redo their bedroom. Michaella had decorated their room with pictures and love letters from Brandon and had taken them with her when she moved out.
Josie wants to add that there should be a rule about boyfriend's items on their wall. They should only be one picture by their bed.
Tori admits that there is only one problem coming up with a plan since there are so many opinions. Kelly sits down with the girls to talk about a plan.
Josie picks gray since it will match some of the decorations. Some of the girls like the color however Tori and Kelly are worried about the paint. Josie hopes that the decorations and curtains will help it out and it does. The girls loved it.
Lawson and Nathan return back from New York after visiting Ashley. Ashley comes with the boys to spend time with the family.
Trace thinks that there is something up with Nathan and Ashley since they have been getting to know each other for the past few months.
Zach and Whitney decided to do a redecorating project of their own. They have been doing a lot of projects around the house. Whitney figures that their couches do not match their white walls and black photo frames. Zach and Whit decided to go get a new couch which is black leather. The room is looking great.
Kelly, Tori, and Carlin are trying out a new recipe, honey mustard chicken. Since Tori is taking a break from college, she enjoys spending time cooking with her sister and mother.

Recap: Back Seat Bates

Chad and Erin are working on the design for Erin's Christmas album that she recorded in Nashville. Chad and Erin reveal that it's not the first cover that Chad was helping with. Chad actually helped with Erin's other CD Down home gospel. Erin revealed that she was just looking to spend time with him. Chad admitted that he never did that before so it was a learning experience.
Zach asked his instructors if he could bring the family to show them what he went through. Zach told them that they needed to get a helmet and piled into the old sheriffs cars.
Many of the family screams. Lawson figures that it better than any roller coaster since these guys can drive.
Callie is not happy about seeing her mom take part since she doesn't want anything to happen to her mom. Zach promises his little sister that he will be careful.
During the ride, Kelly reveals that she is worried that the family will get into a car wreck because the family has a list of bad drivers. Kelly says that there is certain kids that she won't be in the car with.
Kelly holds on to Whitney and wants Zach to let her out but he doesn't.
The family then heads over for some target shooting where the older kids gets lessons in gun safety.
Zach takes the boys on a obstacle course where Gil ends up trying to catch his breath.
At the end of the time, the family gets a new appreciative for the cops.
Lawson goes with Kelly, Carlin and Josie to visit the children's hospital when he has been with sick kids. AJ, a close friend, is really excited for Lawson to visit. Lawson ends up singing for the children and Kelly is very proud of her son.

Recap: Windy City Newlyweds

*** We are so sorry that this recap is late but we did not want to overshadow Zach and Whitney's announcement on their daughter ***

Kelly packs up Carlin, Josie, Josie, Judson, and Jeb to visit Brandon and Michaella in Chicago. When they got to her apartment, they were surprised on how small it was. Kelly says that it's fine because that is how she and Gil started.
Kelly is surprised on how much stuff there is and therefore making the place feel crowded. The girls get start on reorganizing the room. Brandon comes home right as Carlin wants the chair gone but neither Brandon or Michaella agree with getting rid of the chair.
Brandon and Michaella are pleased with the new arrangement in the apartment.
The next morning, Michaella meets up with her mom and some of her siblings to take a boat tour through downtown Chicago.
Gil and Kelly agree that they love to visit but not live. After the tour is done, Kelly loads up the kids and head home.
Chad and Erin are restoring an old hutch that they got from Zach and Whitney. Chad reveals that he hopes to start a business as he enjoys woodworking and restoring dilapidated furniture. Erin loves to spend time with her husband as he works on restoring the hutch. The outcome is amazing.
Zach's graduation is here from the academy. The family gathers to celebrate however when Zach shows up late it puts the ceremony on a delayed. Whitney knows that her husband will do great on his new job. Nathan reveals that they are all proud of Zach. The family worries about Zach since he will put himself in danger.

Recap: Training Wheels and Trick Saddles

Since Judson is turning five, Gil and Kelly decide to surprise their son with a new bike. Judson has been on training wheels so his older brother, Warden, convinces him to try without it. Judson is not sure about it at first.
The Paine family and Tori is headed to Nashville to record Erin's Christmas CD with their friend Any Leftwich. Chad and Erin have been saving money for a CD before Carson was born however they ended up changing the plan due to Carson's early arrival.
Erin loves music and loves to encourages others. During the recording, Kelly brings Lawson and Callie to cheer Erin on. Both Chad and Kelly praise Erin on the talent that the Lord had given her.
On the second season finale, the family met with Dixie Stampede and they promised to stop by the house to teach the boys some skills. The day is finally here and bring Ashley and Shadow to teach them at the ranch that the family owns.
After the boys learn the tricks they hit the town with horse. Shadow is surprise that the boys run that town and are full force.

Recap: Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon

Shorty after the wedding, Brandon and Michaella head for their honeymoon. They are traveling to Flathead county, Montana.
They decide to do fly fishing at the lake. Michaella ended up catching more fish than her husband. Brandon did not like the fact that they were separated in the boat since he had to be up front and she had to be in the back. He wanted to do something together.
The next activity, they head to go Zip lining. Michaella wears a dress and has leggings right as they do the zip lining. They enjoy the breathtaking view.
Brandon and Michaella head to Alpine Slide and head down the track in a sled.
Gil and the little girls head to Rickard Ridge BBQ. Gil knows that after the wedding he wants to spend time with the kids for fun.
Kelly revealed that the little girls miss their sister very much. She hopes that with the girls  spending time with their dad that it will make everything okay.
Gil orders sweet tea but the little girls take it since he is supposed to be on a diet. The girls said that he can have one glass on it. The girls headed to the bathroom and Gil gets another glass.
Zach is about to start a 11 week training course at the police academy. He really did not like being away from Whitney and Bradley during the first few weeks and now is able to be home. Zach revealed that he called home crying and Whitney said that it was every night. He really missed his family.
Whitney revealed that she got support from her family. Josie came over to help make dinner for Zach. Josie used to be a chaperoned for Zach and Whitney while they were in their courtship.

Recap: Wedding Bliss and First kiss

The wedding is right around the corner, Michaella is getting her things ready for her move to Chicago. None of the girls would want her to go.
The family are preparing for their guests. They get help from family and friends to decorate the church for the wedding.
The girls head to the Nail Salon to get their nails done for the wedding while the boys head to their tuxedo shop to pick up their outfits.
Brandon doesn't trust that his brother-in-laws won't touch the car even through the boys promise that they are going to be destructive.
Brandon and Michaella decided early on that they were going to save their first kiss after they are married. Michaella is excited for her first kiss.
The girls are running on Bates time and Kelly is not happy. Kelly jokes like the Duggar family, they are on late Bates time.
Michaella is getting stressed out but thanks to her wedding planner puts her at ease. Kim knows that it's a little harder to get their Bates family wedding. Carlin starts crying and Michaella feels for her sister.
John and Alyssa come up from Florida with baby Allie. The family can barely recognize Alyssa since she changed her hair to dark brown.
The morning of the wedding, Michaella is counting down the minutes until she can get married. As the wedding gets closer both boys and girls are running behind. Michaella gets everything done with her dress as Callie starts crying. Michaella and Callie spend a few minutes together.
Michaella has told everyone that she doesn't flower pets to fall on them during the first kiss but Brandon wants them and puts the little boys up to it.
The family gets ready for the pictures and Gil gets a little tear up when he sees his daughter in her wedding dress. Brandon and Michaella did not want to see each other until the altar so they have to have a door between them and hold hand to pray.
The wedding starts on time, Gil and Michaella have a prayer.
Lawson sings his new song "I will always" during the grandparents and Brandon's parents enter the chapel.
Kelly is honor to be apart her daughter's wedding. She says that they all bests friends.
Michaella starts down the aisle with her dad. Her dad is asked who gives this woman to marry this man and he responds her mother, i, and her 18 siblings.
A professor of Brandon and Gil officiates the ceremony. They reciting vows, wedding rings and lighting their candle. Brandon and Michaella pray with their parents and then are pronounce husband and wife. Gil gives his daughter a kiss on the cheek before Brandon can kiss his new wife.
The couple finally share their first kiss and give a hug. Michaella is super excited that she was his one and only.
Brandon and Michaella managed to get away from someone decorating their car.
NO TRIVIA Questions this week either