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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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
I LOVE the show Parenthood and would be broken hearted if NBC cancels it! There are so many storylines that are equally emotional, compelling and entertaining and the cast is wonderful. It is a show about so many aspects of family life that there is always something relatable to the viewer. It draws you in and makes you care….I practically feel I am a part of the “Braverman Clan”. As for NBC…their line-up is pathetic. Years ago it seemed most of the shows I watched were on NBC. Now I think this may be the only program I watch regularly… Read more »
Please don’t cancel!!! Best show on TV!!!!!!!! The cast is great!! Very good actors!! Maybe moving to an earlier time slot would help.
Definitely needs to be renewed. Awesome show.
Please bring it back!! It is the best show on TV. Love the cast and the stories!!!!!!!!
Every week I look forward to Parenthood. I set my DVR and can’t wait until I am able to watch it! The cast is superb and I felt a connection from the very first episode. There are so few shows that I enjoy anymore and I will be very disappointed if it is cancelled. Whenever the Emmy’s are announced I am astounded that Parenthood is never recognized…why? In today’s world it is wonderful to see a show that values a close knit family who sticks together through the good, the bad and the ugly. It touches my heart each and… Read more »
Yes, I too think Tues nite was the ending for a drama show that have family worth. Nothing was left keeping us to hold on to next season, and why did they wrap it up so early. Its just March… season sweeps has not even yet begun…. I hate it when the networks get you all involved for a few seasons and then they cut us free back in the wild trying to find another show ( that is not reality tv) to bond with. So good-bye Parenthood… it was nice while it lasted.
I love Parenthood, but it does seem the writers anticipated this might be the end of the line, considering the way they wrapped up all the story lines Tues night.
NBC please do not fail us by not bringing back Parenthood. the series already run so fast. we need more rather than less.
Myself and my coworkers LOVE Parenthood. We wait for it every week and discuss it in great detail the next day. Please don’t take our show away…