allowing him to share an extended
visit with the family during the
holiday season; support Erin (23) and
her husband Chad Paine as they face a
health issue that challenges their
hope of starting a family; check in on
newlywed Alyssa (19) as she finds her
way in Florida with new husband, John
Webster, the son of a U.S. Congressman
and makes a surprise announcement;
encourage Tori (18) to bring order to
the family schedule and step up to
meet the challenges of child training
as her parents have become more
lax in their later years. To support
his supersized family, Gil runs a tree
service, and relies on sons Lawson
(22), Nathan (21), and Trace (17) to help
him. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo navigates all
the meals, laundry, home schooling,
cut knees, birthdays and more as the
holidays approach. With the next
generation of Bates couples building
lives outside their parents’ nest and
responsibilities shifting to the younger
kids – who may not be ready to handle
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the pressure – this abundant family will
have bigger drama, bigger challenges and
bigger life events to celebrate in the UP
Original Series “Bringing Up Bates.”
UP presents “Bringing Up Bates,” an UP
Entertainment production in association
with Figure 8 Films. Executive Producers
are Bill Hayes, Kirk Streb and Matthew
Hightower. Supervising Producer is Jen
Stocks. Senior Production Manager is Kami
Winningham. Series Producer is Mary
Wilcher. Post Producer is Tori Holder.
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