After endless commercials during the Olympics and lots of print ads, NBC’s Parenthood has debuted. The show has experienced several bumps on its journey to primetime but now it’s finally here and NBC has high hopes for the series. Will it be a hit?
Parenthood revolves around the extended and very colorful Braverman family of Northern California. The large cast includes Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Monica Potter, Sarah Ramos, and Max Burkholder.
Last night’s premiere debuted to an average of 8.1 million viewers with a 3.1 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic. That put Parenthood in second place in total viewers (behind The Good Wife) but in first place in the demo. There was also very little erosion of the audience during the course of the episode.
While it’s positive that Parenthood won its timeslot in the demo, the numbers are surely not as good as NBC was hoping for, especially considering all of the promotion. Still, considering the state of the rest on NBC’s schedule, this should be considered a victory for the ailing peacock network.
As per usual, we’ll have to see how many viewers return week after week to know if Parenthood has a real chance at survival. For now, things look positive.
What do you think? Is Parenthood worth watching or are you changing the channel? Cancel or keep it?
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Keep it I love Parenthood.. the only show I watch these days!!
great show…don’t cancel it!!
PARENTHOOD is the best show!!!! It is funny and dramatic in every way, so keep the show.
Who said that there’s nothing good on T.V. Tuesday nights?
My husband works 2nd shift, kids are in bed by 9:30 pm. So it’s just me with a cup of cinnamon tea and Parenthood baby! OH! Yeah!
I really don’t like TV (as a whole), but I LOVE Parenthood! My husband and I watch it together and it keeps us both entertained. Tuesdays are now my favorite day of the week 🙂
Over the years I’ve had very few shows that kept me wanting more. Parenthood is one that I can’t wait to see week after week and when it’s not on I feel like something’s missing. It is the only show my husband & I sit down together and watch. That time is very special to me. Please don’t let this show go off the air.
Please keep Parenthood on TV, it is so great based on a great family facing real trials and problems and lots of love too. So tired of stupid sitcoms, violence and sex on TV that this show is for real. PLEASE KEEP IT ON.
This is a GREAT program. Come on …. please don’t cancel it. It is a program about REAL life and I find it very enjoyable as does my whole family. Right down to Grandma who is 87. Please, don’t take something good off.
There is plenty that needs to be cancelled, but this is not one of them.
Keep it I love it.
when will it be back
Please don’t cancel this show Tuesday nights are not the same without Parenthood. Keep this show.
Parenthood is the best television show on most nights. In my opinion, there is only one other program that has the excellence of wit, drama, realism, humor and down right heartwarming. To take Parenthood off the air, is like taking apple pie out of America. No question. It’s a Keeper!!!!!!!
I do not watch much T.V., but I love Parenthood!!!!!
Finally a real, down to earth show that portrays the average family
that you can relate to! PLEASE KEEP IT ON THE AIR!!!!!! The cast
and story line are outstanding!!! I am sorry to hear that this show
is in jeopardy!
We love this show!! This is something our 20 and 17 yeard
old boys pack in to watch with us!! Please keep on keeping on we
love it!!
I FEEL THE SAME WAY! ALL THE SHOWS I LIKE WHICH ARE FEW THESE DAYS. I LUV PARENTHOOD has diff scenarios every family can relate! Renew. Renew.
Most of what is on primetime network television is garbage. When I find one I like, unfortunately it is canceled. Parenthood is one I like and feel is worth watching. Please don’t cancel it.