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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Love this show—it is so real and so touching!
I have loved parenthood and it has been one of my favorite shows but after tonight’s episode I will have to stop watching. I am not a religious fanatic by any means but I have never seen such an attempt to keep the true meaning out of what Christmas really means. Santa, majic = Christmas….Really? Since when do we now try to change history? Even if you are an agnostic, etc….you can look up the meaning of Christmas and It will talk about Jesus’ birth! Wow, very sad NBC! It is even more sad that you put so much emphasis… Read more »
I totally enjoy this program..the acting is super and the story line current It’s like a great novel in which you come to believe you know the characters and can’t wait to find out how the family is doing. I just stumbled on it this season, and was actually looking to view past issues when finding this site. I PVR the program to fit my schedule but it doesn’t wait long …I should be most disapointed if it were cancelled… it is a challenge to find programs you can relate to..
love it !
I have noticed a trend over the last 3-4 years; networks don’t give shows a chance. Often times good programs are pulled after only a few episodes. I think it’s unrealistic for networks to think viewers are going to become hooked on a new series after seeing previews for 2 or 3 months and then only airing 2-3 episodes. I think Parenthood is one of the best programs on TV right now. Maybe if they moved it to an earlier time slot they would get more viewers. It doens’t come on until 10 PM on the east coast. The story… Read more »
I love it best show ever!
I love this show! Please don’t cancel the show.
Parenthood is one of the best shows I’ve seen on TV in a long while! Please renew this show, I always look forward to watching it!!
Please don’t cancel this show. It is the best on t.v.
My favourite show.
I love this show, it’s very real and touch real subjects about parenthood. I can’t wait until it comes back again in September 2012. Don’t you dare to tell us it’s been cancelled. Shows like this should be more advertised so people should learn from it.
I love that show. Please don’t cancel it. It is a very real family with very real issues.
This is my very favorite of favorite shows! Please keep this show! This show always ends on a good note too. Just a great feel good show.
I have been waiting for months! This is one of the best shows on TV……of course it should be renewed. Come-on September 11th!!!
As far as I’m concerned, Parenthood is a wonderful show! One of the best that I’ve seen in a long time! Very heartwarming, real, and interesting!
Please don’t cancel such a great show!