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The Best Episodes of Bringing Up Bates Season 3

Every episode of Bringing Up Bates Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bringing Up Bates Season 3!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome Back Bates
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    #1 - Welcome Back Bates

    S3:E1

    The past year has been one of enormous change and growth for the Bates. In the Season 3 premiere, the Bates clan rallies together to help Michaella finally find the wedding dress of her dreams. Later the family braves a stormy outdoor wedding for Kelly Jo's sister, and celebrates Gil's dad, Papa Bill, with an awesome 4th of July birthday party!

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  2. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 2 - Sweet Tea & Sit Ups
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    #2 - Sweet Tea & Sit Ups

    S3:E2

    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. While Kelly Jo enlists Tori to motivate her and help with workouts, Gil finds his coach, Lawson, uses a more hands off approach to whip him into shape.

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  3. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 3 - 15 Kids and an Empty Nest
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    #3 - 15 Kids and an Empty Nest

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    With the big wedding just days away the family is busier than ever. Gil and Kelly take the kids to the park for some rollerblading and playground exploring. Erin hosts a laughter filled candle making party for Michaella and her bridesmaids. Nathan, Lawson, and Trace take Brandon on an outing to the skating rink, but an accident on the ice could put the wedding in jeopardy.

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  4. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 4 - Headed to the Altar
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    #4 - Headed to the Altar

    S3:E4

    The wedding of Brandon and Michaella is just days away; a look back at Brandon and Michaella's relationship and courtship, from their first days together to the romantic proposal.

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  5. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 5 - Wedding Bliss and a First Kiss
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    #5 - Wedding Bliss and a First Kiss

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    The day that Michaella has been waiting for is here! But after months of planning it’s a bittersweet moment for the Bates family, who realize she’ll soon be leaving home. There’s lots to do before 800 guests arrive to celebrate and see Michaella and Brandon say, ‘I do’ and finally share their first kiss.

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  6. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 6 - Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon
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    #6 - Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon

    S3:E6

    Michaella and Brandon travel to Montana for a romantic honeymoon exploring the great outdoors; Gil treats his youngest daughters to a dinner date; Zach comes home from the police academy for a home cooked meal with Whitney and Josie.

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  8. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 7 - Training Wheels and Trick Saddles
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    #7 - Training Wheels and Trick Saddles

    S3:E7

    Judson turns five and gets a brand new bike for his birthday; Erin heads to Nashville to record a Christmas album; Lawson, Nathan, and Trace get a visit from a couple of The Dixie Stampede trick riders and learn some tricks of their own.

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  9. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 8 - Windy City Newly Weds
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    #8 - Windy City Newly Weds

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    Kelly Jo and the kids travel to Chicago to visit newlyweds Michaella and Brandon and help them get settled in their new apartment, and see the sites in the Windy City; Zach graduates from the police academy.

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  10. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 9 - Beaches, Boats and Bates
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    #9 - Beaches, Boats and Bates

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    It’s chaos at the Bates’ home as the gang packs up and heads to Florida for some fun in the sun. The family hits the beach to play, build sandcastles, and snorkel for the first time. The boys try their luck fishing for dinner, but not everyone is so sure about the catch of the day ending up on their plate.

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  11. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 10 - Back Seat Bates
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    #10 - Back Seat Bates

    S3:E10

    Inspired by Zach, the Bates decide to go through police training of their own with some help from the local Sheriff's department. Later, Lawson has a singing gig at a local hospital. And Chad helps Erin design the CD cover for her latest Christmas album.

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  12. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 11 - Time to Renobate!
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    #11 - Time to Renobate!

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    With the three eldest sisters out of the house, the remaining girls decide it’s time to redecorate their bedroom. And Zach and Whitney are doing a little redecorating of their own as they head out to shop for a new couch to spruce up their home. Later the girls test out a new recipe for dinner.

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  13. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 12 - Bringing Up Bradley
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    #12 - Bringing Up Bradley

    S3:E12

    Time is flying and the Bates’ first grandbaby, Bradley, is turning one! Kelly Jo and the girls look for gifts, but their outing goes overboard and quickly turns into a shopping spree. Lawson puts his best face forward at a photoshoot for his new album. Later, the family gathers for Bradley’s birthday party and Whitney shares a big announcement.

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  14. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is in the Heir
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    #13 - Love is in the Heir

    S3:E13

    Whitney and Zach have their first ultrasound; Gil and Kelly celebrate their wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner; Nathan calls a family meeting to share some exciting news.

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  15. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 14 - The Big Apple of Nathan's Eye
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    #14 - The Big Apple of Nathan's Eye

    S3:E14

    A few of the Bates head to visit their friends, Ashley and Anastasia at the Big Apple; exploring Time Square and the Brooklyn Bridge.

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  16. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 15 - Mother's Day
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    #15 - Mother's Day

    S3:E15

    When you have 19 Kids, Mother’s Day certainly takes on new meaning! This special highlights all the most motherly moments throughout the series from mom of 19 Kelly Jo, to the new moms Whitney, Erin and Alyssa! With new perspectives from the family, you’ll see why being a mom in the Bates family is such an important role!

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  17. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 16 - From the Couch: Back Seat Bates
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    #16 - From the Couch: Back Seat Bates

    S3:E16

    The Bates are back to lend their colorful commentary to yet another memorable episode! Watch as they give real-time commentary and even let you in on what exactly was going through their minds when they visited the Police academy in Tennessee!

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  18. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 17 - From the Couch: Organized Chaos
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    #17 - From the Couch: Organized Chaos

    S3:E17

    The Bates are back to lend their colorful commentary to yet another memorable episode!

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  19. Bringing Up Bates Season 3 Episode 18 - Summer Fun
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    #18 - Summer Fun

    S3:E18

    Just in time to kick off the summer, we’re re-living all the best Bates moments from summer! From playing kick-ball to lake trips to riding coasters at Dollywood, we’ll see how the Bates family loves to have fun in the summertime!

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Welcome Back Bates" is the best rated episode of "Bringing Up Bates" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Sweet Tea & Sit Ups".