Bringing Up Bates

In the Season 3 premiere, the Bates clan rallies together to help Michaella finally find the wedding dress of her dreams.

With Michaella's wedding quickly approaching, Kelly Jo and Gil wager to see who can get in shape to look their best for the big day.

Erin hosts a laughter filled candle making party for Michaella and her bridesmaids, while Nathan, Lawson, and Trace take Brandon on an outing to the skating rink.

After months of planning, Michaella and Brandon say, "I do" and finally share their first kiss.

Michaella and Brandon travel to Montana for their honeymoon. Back at home, Gil treats his youngest daughters to a dinner date, and Zach comes home from the police academy.

Judson turns five and gets a bike for his birthday, but still needs encouragement to take off the training wheels. Erin heads to Nashville to record a Christmas album.

Kelly Jo and the kids travel to visit Michaella and Brandon in Chicago. Zach graduates from the police academy and the whole family is there to celebrate his achievement.

The Bates family packs up and heads to Florida. The boys try their luck fishing for dinner, but not everyone is sure that the catch of the day will end up on their plate.

Inspired by Zach, the Bates decide to go through police training. Lawson has a singing gig at a local hospital. And Chad helps Erin design the CD cover for her Christmas album.

With the three eldest sisters out of the house, the remaining girls decide it's time to redecorate their bedroom, as Zach and Whitney do a little redecorating of their own.

Bradley is turning one! Kelly Jo and the girls look for gifts, and Lawson has a photoshoot for his new album. Whitney shares some big news at Bradley's birthday party.

Whitney and Zach have their first ultrasound. Gil and Kelly Jo celebrates their 28th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner. Nathan calls a family meeting to share some exciting news!

Nathan and Lawson go to New York to visit Ashley and Anastasia. The city girls show our country boys all the sites of the city. They go ice-skating and Nathan asks an important question.