Bringing Up Bates Finale Preview: The Bates Kids Plan A Surprise Party For Dad Gil's 50th Birthday

The first season of Bringing Up Bates comes to an end this week and it's really upsetting. But luckily, the show will end on a very happy note, as Kelly and the kids throw a surprise  50th birthday party for Gil!

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And luckily, when you have as many kids as the Bates do there's a lot of people to help with the preparations. While Kelly and Gil are away on a romantic overnight, the kids get to work, with the older girls helping with the decorations and Lawson even writes a song for his dad!

Watch the clip above to see the start of the Bates' party prep, and tune into the one-hour season finale on Thursday, March 26 at 9pm on Up TV.

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