Twenty-seven years ago Gil and Kelly Jo Bates tied the knot with no plans to have kids. Fast forward 19 kids later and this tight-knit family, seemingly too good to be true, has a tremendous bond but are far from perfect. As you will see, when you have a house full of 19 children, from ages two to 25, daily chaos is multiplied exponentially, but so are the joyful and poignant moments that life can bring.
Gil Bates
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Kelly Jo Bates
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Zach Bates
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Whitney Bates
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Erin Paine
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Tori Smith
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Michael Keilen
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Carlin Stewart
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Josie Balka
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The married couples continue to grow their families, and Katie and Travis may be headed for a big step. But this season is not just about the girls… will a Bates boy finally be headed to the altar?
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