TLC (TopTV 453 / DStv 186) in America will start a new reality show, United Bates of America, in August, following Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their large brood of 19 children.
The Bates have 19 kids, ranging in age from 6 months to 23 years. According to a TLC press release "each 30 minute episode of United Bates of America explores a new adventure with the Bates family as they manage everyday life in the hills of Tenessee - and the inevitable chaos that ensues with 10 girls and 9 boys running around under one roof".
The first season of United Bates of America will have 8 episodes and will start with newborn Jeb's emotional homecoming from the hospital, and the unavoidable adjustment of adding another child to the family. "Over the course of the season, Kelly Jo and Gil share their love of music and family values - from homeschooling their children, to goofing off while building chicken coops and whitewater rafting."
