Meet Gil and Kelly Bates and their nineteen children. Family friends with the Duggars and featured on several episodes of 19 Kids and Counting, the Bates started in a four-week TLC series called United Bates of America.
*As of October 2012, United Bates of America has been canceled.
Papa Bill's Farm
*As of October 2012, United Bates of America has been canceled.
United Bates of America Full Episodes
Love Times 21Papa Bill's Farm
All eight episodes are available on iTunes and Amazon.
United Bates of America Music Video
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar introduce United Bates of America
Bates Family on ABC News: Egg Toss in NYC
Bates on ABC's Good Morning America
Bates Take On NYC
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Thank you for posting the Bates on this blog! I am so excited to be able to keep up with them here,I love watching and learning from their family just as much as the Duggars! Thank you!!
Nice to see you have added this to your blog under this tab. That way if people are interested they can see it and if they are only interested in the duggars they dont have to open the tab. I enjoy seeing items on the bates so thankyou.
So glad you have a spot for the Bates as well! Love this family. :)
Do you know if United Bates of America will be available on itunes?
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
It should be, but we won't know for sure until it airs.
~Lily and Ellie
I love the Bates, and they are as nice in person as they are on the show. It was an honoe to meet them in Nashville.
I can't wait to watch their show
It was a pleasure to meet them in Nashville. I'm excited to watch their show
Will you be posting "United Bates of America" videos anywhere online?
Do you know if you can watch the Duggars on iTunes? Do you also know if they have an app? Thanks. :)
J&J#1FAN
@Anonymous
Hi J&J#1Fan,
"19 Kids and Counting" is on iTunes, and TLC has an app that features content from the Duggars' show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tlc-network/id354013283?mt=8
Thanks for reading!
Lily and Ellie
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
When/if "United Bates of America" is uploaded to YouTube, we will surely post the links. :)
~Lily and Ellie
I echo all the comments above, thankful you are keeping us posted on the Bates Family as well!
They are such a blessing and what a sacrifice to put their lives on display for the glory of God!
Hi I'm melody and I'm 12 and I LOVE ! "19 kids and counting" and I have a question will the "untied bates of America" take the place of your show please say NO! I love your show so much bc I can kinda relate I also have to wear long skirts all the time !:)
Dear Lily and Ellie, Would it be possible to post recaps of the Bates show as well?
Thank you so much for posting the Bates Family and the Duggar Family. Both families are an inspiration and by watching them it really makes my heart soar with joy. I am so glad to see the Bates family have their own show at last. My heartfelt thanks go out to them and to TLC for this. Also thanks to the Duggars for introducing their precious friends to us all. It is wonderful how you keep us so up to date. God Bless You!
19 Kids AND United Bates of American are both on Amazon.com Instant video. You can watch any episode of the show that has aired on TV. FYI!
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
We won't be doing full recaps of the Bates' show, but we will post major announcements.
Thanks for reading!
~Lily and Ellie
Hey everyone, do you know where to get the bates family special "The Bates Family: And Baby Makes 19" ?
Because it's neither on Itunes or amazon.
And if its on TV I cant watch it here in Germany.
So maybe someone recorded it and can upload it anywhere or send it to my email: ice3000 (at) gmx (dot) de
Thanks in advance
PS: TLC should really have some easier ways for us fans to get these specials including the Duggars. Because if you watched every episode, you sure want to watch the specials don't you?
ANNOUNCEMENT! Anna's sisters Susanna & Priscilla are expecting. Susanna is about 21 weeks along and her and the baby is healthy (I talked to her myself)..she is having a little girl named Triniti. Priscilla and David have been married for 5 months...and found out they were expecting the other day. you should make a post about priscilla's pregnancy! That is so exciting!!!
@Tina
Is Susanna Ok I hope her family is suporting her, a baby is always a blessing regardless of there parents religion for martial status
Anonymous, Well, if you mean healthwise yes she sounds like she's fine. But she is not courting or anything like that. She doesn't believe quite like her parents do anymore. She does need prayer, I tried to encourage her in the Lord, she appreciated but still took offence somewhat it seemed. Regardless of her life situation and Spiritual state, I still feel that a child is a gift from God and a blessing no matter where or to whom the child is born and to what situation that child is placed in, whether good or bad because every good thing comes from the Lord. her child is a gift and a blessing from the Lord and even though I am grieved for her and saddened by the choices she's made, I am stilled thrilled and excited that another gift from God is going to enter the world. I have hope for Susanna because in Proverbs 6:22 it says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." She still knows her Bible very well, and still believes in God she has not strayed in that sense and praise God for that! Really I think she has taken this road because of her parents. She expressed to me that she did not fel it was her personal conviction to dress and live the way they do but rather, it was her parents conviction...she doesn't agree with what they have taught her 100% so now she is conflicted. The best we can do is just pray for her and her family and trust God will mend each heart and bring wisdom to Susanna.
I have been looking forward to watching the Bates on Mon. at 9 and they have not been on. Why is that? Have they been cancelled??? I love watching them and I sure hopw not.
does anyone know why the United Bates of America, and if/when it will air again?
@Terri
Hi Terri and Anonymous,
The Bates' show was only scheduled to run for eight episodes, and TLC aired exactly that many.
~Lily and Ellie
Hi everyone i've got a little surprise for you. It's the first episode of the Bates show. I uploaded it on Daylimotion and will keep on uploading the other ones which will take a little while and only if TLC isn't going to let it taken down.
@Lily and Ellie you might wanna post that on your main page because i know there will be lots of happy people in foreign countries that weren't able to watch the show yet.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xtpo9t_united-bates-of-america-s1-e1-love-times-21_people
Bye
@Benjamin
Thanks, Benjamin! We will post the link.
~Lily and Ellie
When will united bates of america be on YouTube
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
The first "United Bates of America" episode is on Dailymotion, a free service similar to YouTube. The link can be found in this post: http://duggarsblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-episodes-on-youtube_19.html
Enjoy!
Lily and Ellie
Hey y'all here's the second Episode of the Bates.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xtscb8_united-bates-of-america-s1-e2-papa-bill-s-farm_people?search_algo=2
@B-Man
Thanks for uploading, B-Man! We will announce it to our readers.
Enjoy your week :)
Lily and Ellie
Ate there any plans to bring back the Bates family. Eight episodes is not enough, I do enjoyed watching such a loving, caring family
Hi Lily&Ellie, Will the United Bates of America have any more season on Tv on TLC. bye now Linda
I didn't even know Susanna was married thanks for the info. @Tina
@Terri I was wandering the same thing It's going on four weeks now and no Bates. Also the show that comes on after theirs is call Big Tiny and they haven't been on either.
Hi Lily&Ellie, I enjoyed watch the Bates family show they are caringwonderful family will there any more shows in future. by now Linda
@Anonymous
Hi Linda,
The Bates' show was only scheduled to run for eight episodes, and TLC aired exactly that many.
Thanks for reading being a loyal reader,
Lily and Ellie
I really enjoyed watching the Bates family. I hope that TLC and the Bates family will air more of their episoles. Thank-you TLC for the Duggars and the Bates family, we need more shows like that!
"United Bates of America" has been canceled.
http://www.knoxville.com/news/2012/oct/06/terry-morrow-tlc-cans-united-bates-reality-show/?partner=RSS
@Anonymous
Thanks for the heads-up! What would we do without loyal readers like you?
~Lily and Ellie
My daughter and I are bummed that ...Bates... has been cancelled. However, I am not surprised. TLC never promoted the show. They plastered their airwaves with Honey Boo Boo (yuck) and Brittany & Abby promos for more than a month!! As for repetition how many TLC shows involve involve searching for a wedding dress?! Two nights worth? Surely there was room for Bates & Duggar. I was pleasantly surprised to see the real differences between two families that seem so similar on the surface. The Bates are funny and inspiring. We were looking forward to "getting to know" them better and having another decent show to watch! Bummer!!
It stinks that the Bate's show is canceled. Will the show be posted on the web any time soon?
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
Two of the episodes have been posted to a website similar to YouTube. You will find the links at the top of this page.
Have a great week!
Lily and Ellie
I watch the Duggars and have seen the Bates family on their shows. However, it is my opinion, that the Bates family is not as sincere as the Duggars. The Duggars seem to be letting God decide the sizing and spacing of their family without any medication being taken by Michelle. However, I have read that Mrs. Bates takes medication to help her with her pregnancies. If that is the case, than I don't think that is truly letting God decide that sizing and spacing of your family. God is bigger and more powerful than any medication. He can give you healthy pregnancies and children, if he chooses, without you taking pills.
Is the eldest Bates son still courting?
No. they are no longer courting.Kelly Bates mention this in her blog. Check out post here.
http://www.thebatesfamily.com/blog/family-news/2012/07/12/courtship-update.aspx
@Anonymous no he's not...you can go on gilbatesfamily.com go on the family update tab and look for their blog post. hope this helps...
Please help the Bates come back to TLC, my husband and I are HUGE DUGGAR fans and love the BATES just as much. We need more shows like this! Love to all and GOD BLESS!
@Anonymous
This is such a dangerous comment to be made - I assume by someone with no medical knowledge or background. Please refrain from ridiculous comments....please!!!
Lily and Ellie do you know why the Bates took down a lot of their lates posting? I'm puzzled as to why they did this. also do you know if any of the other Bates shows have been loaded to the web? or if anyone else knows the answer to any of these questions could you please answer. thanks
Love is in the air at the Bate's house!:) Erin Bates is courting Chad! What a awesome way find out news, Can't wait to see what God has in store for them!
I would LOVE to see the Bates Family back on TV...how can we make this happen??? They just make me feel happy watching them all interact as a loving family. Sign a petition or something?????
Hi Lily and Ellie. I was wondering if you guys happen to know where I can buy the other episodes
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
Individual episodes of "United Bates of America" can be purchased on Amazon US and iTunes.
Enjoy your weekend,
Lily and Ellie
Lily and Ellie,
Where is the Bates website, lots of bates? I had it bookmarked and now the page says it cannot be found. Are they not going to post updates anymore or going to stop public life? Just wondering.
Big fan of the Bates
@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
The Bates' website is now at thebatesfamily.com
~Lily and Ellie
@Anonymous I was saddened to hear this and hoped that it wasn't because she decided that life in the public eye would be too much of an intrusion. It's not everyone's choice. They both seemed to sweet. I hope they each find what they're looking for.
I love both the Duggar family and the Bates family.
They have wonderful values and I, for one, am glad they are raising their children the same way with faith in God and
The word of the bible. I think more people should live the same way and life in this sinful would be so much better,for all concerned. THank you for your obedience and your great love for us and for each other.
I didn't realize they had a sjow or I would have tried it out! Must have been poor advertising! I watch 19 Kids and Counting,so its hard to understand why I would have missed this. ?
I'm so sorry that this show has been cancelled...tuesday night was the only night of the weeks that mommy owned the remote and now, the united bates of america has been cancelled?!!! ugh, at least i still get to watch the duggars!!
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