“We
are thrilled to bring the UP audience ‘The
Biggest Family Night on Television’ with new original episodes
featuring two extraordinary families,” said Timothy Kuryak, svp
unscripted development and production, UP. “Families can tune in
together to watch both series. And
while the Bates and McGhees are larger than most families, they have
many relatable moments that will make UP viewers laugh, smile and maybe
even cry along the way.”
In season five of
Bringing Up Bates, it’s a time of
“New Beginnings” for the family as the entire crew takes on new and
exciting challenges. Zach and Whitney are adjusting to life as parents
to two kids, Erin and Chad are adjusting
to a new baby and a new puppy, and Lawson takes on the challenge of
launching his own concert tour. Meanwhile, Alyssa has some exciting news
to share that will certainly change things for her and her family, Tori
sees her relationship with Bobby evolve into
something more serious, and Carlin and Josie adjust to a new college
and possible new careers. Also, Trace takes the necessary steps to
fulfill his dream of working at the Dixie Stampede, and Gil and Kelly Jo
are forging full steam ahead with their dream –
building a church. It’s certainly going to be a busy year full of new
surprises for the Bates.
In the second season of
Growing Up McGhee, with the McGhee
sextuplets now six years old, their curiosity about life is making
every day exciting and challenging for Ro and Mia. As they get older,
each child is beginning to express
their own individuality, and with that comes new interests and
experiences that keep the family busy, laughing and sometimes a bit
exasperated. Mia is also discovering that she is going to need to let go
of the reins as the kids start socializing with friends
at school and not just their siblings. From learning how to ride a bike
without training wheels, going to work with Ro or learning how to play a
musical instrument – all times six! – each day brings a new adventure.
For Ro and Mia, the kids maturing also gives
them a little more time for themselves to help them reconnect with who
they were before they had kids. The season ends with an extra special
event…Ro and Mia never had a wedding when they got married, so it’s the
perfect time to renew their vows with their
kids in tow and get that dream wedding they never had.
The UP original series
Bringing Up Bates and
Growing Up McGhee are produced by Figure 8 Films, the acclaimed family reality television producers of such series as
Kate Plus 8, Sister Wives and many others. For
Bringing Up Bates, Executive Producers are Bill Hayes, Kirk Streb, Deanie Wilcher and Mary Wilcher. Executive
Producer and Director is Matthew Hightower. Series Producer is Erin Shockey. For
Growing Up McGhee, Executive
Producers are Bill Hayes, Kirk Streb, Deanie Wilcher and Jen Stocks.
Executive Producer and Director is Jessica Bertulis. Post Producer is
Stefanie Valenzky.
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