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United Bates of America Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012 - 0
Episode 1
Love Times 21
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 30 mins
A reality series following Tennessee's Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their 19 children begins with newborn Jeb's homecoming from the hospital and the family's preparations for their annual Valentine's Day celebration.
Episode 2
Papa Bill's Farm
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 30 mins
The Bates family take a trip to visit Gil's parents on their South Carolina farm.
Episode 3
Practice Makes Perfect
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 30 mins
A look at Gil and Kelly Jo's parenting skills and how their 19 kids manage to stay well-behaved in public.
Episode 4
19 Kids, 1 Emergency
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 30 mins
The 19 kids are on their own when Gil must take Kelly Jo to the hospital after her flu-like symptoms grow more severe.
Episode 5
New Editions
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 30 mins
Gil and Kelly Jo take another stab at keeping chickens despite failing in the past.
Episode 6
19 in Training
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 30 mins
Kelly Jo gives cooking lessons to some of the younger girls; Gil passes on his wrestling skills—he was a state champion—to his sons.
Episode 7
Bates Plus 12
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 30 mins
The 12-member Paine family pay a visit to the Bateses, who plan a train ride and white-water rafting to entertain their friends from Illinois. Also: a dating lesson; a big announcement by the Bates family.
Episode 8
Bates & Duggar Reunion
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 30 mins
The Bates family go to Texas for a homeschooling conference, where they attend a barbecue with the Duggars, and prepare for a musical performance in front of a large audience.