Tonight marks the season finale of NBC’s Parenthood. The ratings are down so will it end up being the series finale as well? Will the show be cancelled or return for a fourth season?
Parenthood debuted back in March of 2009 as a mid-season replacement series. The first season’s 13 episodes ended up averaging a 2.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.38 million total viewers. The show was on the bubble but ended up getting renewed.
NBC didnt wait until mid-season to bring it back and season two kicked off in September 2010. With a full 22 episode season, the show’s averages dropped to a 2.1 in the demo and 5.34 million. Parenthood was on the bubble once again but, once again, it ended up being renewed.
This season, the ratings have dropped once again. The third season of Parenthood (not including tonight’s numbers) have averaged a 1.9 in the demo with 5.13 million. Based on the lower numbers at the start of the season, NBC only ordered 18 installments this time around.
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Ordinarily, one would expect that Parenthood would be on the verge of cancellation once again. However, because the rest of NBC’s schedule is in such sorry shape, Parenthood’s ratings actually look pretty good by comparison.
Out of the 17 scripted programs that have aired on NBC this season, Parenthood has the sixth highest demo ratings, beating out shows like Community, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, and Grimm. On our NBC ratings report card, Parenthood registers a firm “B.”
Based on the season numbers and the fact that Parenthood is co-produced by Universal Television, NBC’s own production company, it’s almost guaranteed to be back for a fourth season.
But, what do you think? Do you think Parenthood should be renewed or cancelled? How long should the series reasonably continue?
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I’ve been prowling hulu and other sites searching for the next episode. This show has real heart, real talent, and real appeal. Please keep it going. At least until Max is out of highschool.
this is a deep enriching show that should ne renewed!! do something right NBC!!
PLEASE don’t cancel this show!! Its the best show on television. Its my favorite and would break my heart and many others if this show went off the air. PLEASE keep it going!!!!!PLEASE
Pleeeeease don’t cancel this show. I love it and look forward to it each week. I love the family on the show and how their personalities mesh together. I would be very sad to see it go!
This show is great. One of the best on TV. I would be very sad to see it cancelled!
Please do not cancel. The story is not over.
Don’t cancel! LOVE this show, LOVE the family in the show. please continue…PLEASEEE
dont cancel this show. it is my favorite show on tv! i have watched it from the beginning!
I love this show please don’t cancel it!
Please do not cancel this show. It is the best show out there that has such real issues that everyday families go through. It is the Best!
Please don’t cancel!!!!!!!!!!
I love this show. My fiance and I watch this show every week but we watch it on Hulu. It’s great!
Absolutely love the characters on this show. They show heart and compassion in the tough times of family life. No other show illustrates the true problems of living with less than perfect children. It cannot be tidied up in a thirty minute sitcom.
I ain’t too proud to beg…please don’t cancel the show. TV for me on Tuesday nights were my oasis away from my hectic life and the only night I have to watch. There are people in the world over the age of 30 who enjoy a good old fashioned television show about family and NOT fame.
I love this show. I have been a loyal viewer from the get go. It’s intelligent, funny, edgy. Deals with lots of great issues in a family, individually, and in just basic life. I don’t have any kids, and it’s one of my favorite shows.. Please bring it back.. It’s a great show from many perspectives.
LOVE this show! Got into a little later but we are hooked! Keep it coming!