United Bates of America

Gil and Kelly Jo just welcomed their 19th child into the world, but some complications send little Jeb back to the NICU. Back home, the rest of family pulls together to create a special homecoming as they plan to celebrate Valentine's Day Bate's Style.

Gil and Kelly Jo load up the family bus and visit Gil's parents. We'll meet Papa Bill and Mama Jane and see what they think of having nineteen grandchildren.

Gil and Kelly Jo have nineteen well-behaved children, but that didn't just happen overnight. Watch and learn Bates basics as we see all the training that goes into making this large family a little more manageable in public.

The 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?

Education 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?

The Bates head 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.

Gil 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?

The Bates get a visit from their friends the Paines. When you have a family of 21, what's a few more houseguests added to the mix?