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 love this show and also keep looking for it, I hope they have another season. Will definitely watch.
I love this show! All of the sudden, I couldn’t find it any more on Tuesday nights. I am still looking for it. I watched all the dvds from previous seasons since I did not watch much tv in 2010. This is such a great family show. It figures that the good ones are always jeopardized. I pray its not cancelled.
We watch this show religiously! It’s the only prime time tv I watch. Please don’t cancel it!
I love the show – My husband & I watched it every week together … He was asking just last night what happened to his favorite TV show? Would love to see it re-newed! It is a decent family show that models real life in many ways!
My favorite TV series!!! PLEASE renew it!!
My favorite show!!! It has not been cancelled. They will be back!
It’s my favorite show. Am so happy it’s going to be renewed.
Please, please, please do not cancelle Parenthood. It’s my favorite show on T.V. with the best actors on T.V.
Please Please Please…. do NOT cancel Parenthood!! Perhaps if the ratings are down, the network should try it at a different timeslot. The acting is soooo natural…so real… one of the best shows on tv. Please keep it!!
Parenthood is the best drama I’ve seen in recent years. I never make it through an episode without laughing and crying, at least once! The actors are lovable and the writing is exceptional. If the show gets canceled, I will have a hole in my weekly line up as well as a hole in my heart! Please keep our show alive : )
I love the show and never want to see it cancelled.. just what are they thinking.. it makes me laugh, it makes me cry.. it makes me happy.. I wait each week and I watch no other tv.. this show is the BEST..
This is a great show!!!! Please keep it!!!
Best show on TV – my wife and I never miss it!
I want more!!!!!!!
PLEASE KEEP PARENTHOOD ……REAL SHOW!!! LOVE IT!!!!! MUST KEEP COMING BACK!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW IT FEELS REAL AND ENCOURAGING. ( get rid of other show that suck and useless. instead of helping )
PARENTHOOD THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!! DONT YOU GUYS DARE TOO LEAVE US WITHOUT THIS BEST SHOW!!!
LOVE PARENTHOOD KEEP IT COMING!!!!!
XOXO
My favorite show. Unlike most TV it is worth watching. So gald it is coming back.