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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752 Comments on "Parenthood: To Be Cancelled or Renewed for Season Four?"
I love this show. Can’t wait for it to come on! What’s wrong with people? I think they just have not had the opportunity to watch it. And, I want to say that the last episode this year was absolutely fabulous! To let us, the audience, see the beauty of a family coming together joyfully. We need more of this type of show – instead of more shoot ’em ups!
Love, love this show. Would be very sad to see it go. Some shows start off slow but can end up being winners. I must say though, that if the show does fail at least they gave it a good chance. I find all too often some shows are yanked before being given a second or third season.
LOVE Parenthood!!!
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I LOVE Parenthood – one of the best dramas to come along in a very long time. Please do not cancel this series!
Must see TV. My favorite show and my 20-something daughter’s favorite show, too…spans the demographics advertisers love, so what’s the problem?! PLEASE bring it back!
NBC, DON’T EVEN THINK of cancellling this show.
Quality TV is so rare, it would be a shame to see this show cancelled.
I love this show! I like the way it ended this week and wrapped things up just in case they were cancelled, but I am hopeful it will be back, and with great writing, they can carry all the stories onward. They handle real life issues with tact, grace and humor. I am so invested in these characters that I cry almost every episode!!!
Parenthood is my favorite show & the only show I dvr on a weekly basis. I was very disappointed that the season ended so soon! I was really hoping it would last atleast until April or May. I was a little disappointed in Tuesday night’s season finale because of the way it ended–nothing exciting to keep us hanging on until next season. Please NBC–DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!!
I think part of the problem with the drop in viewership, is that you never know when a show is ending it’s season. Honestly, my DVR is going psycho with all these mid season pauses! I love Parenthood and I hope another season is in the works.
Please renew Parenthood, it is the best show and I look forward to each and every episode.
This is a great family show. One that you can finally relate too. One that doesnt have all that sex and curse words in it. Maybe thats why the ratings dropped. People would rather watch filth like “Two and a half Men” then a great decent show like “Parenthood”. Please leave it on for those who appreciate a great family show!!!
Totally agree with you!!!
Please please bring parenthood back