We’ve received quite a few e-mails from readers who are been worried that Parenthood has been cancelled by NBC. Well, it hasn’t been canned and will actually be returning on January 4th. That’s the good news but fans shouldn’t get too complacent. The drama hasn’t been performing all that well and certainly isn’t assured of a third season.
Last May, Parenthood was one of those shows that was “on the bubble” but still ended up being renewed. Though season one premiered with a 3.1 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 8.1 million viewers, it soon after dropped to a 2.3 rating and 5.83 million viewers. The 13 episodes of season one ended up averaging a 2.6 in the demo and 6.38 million total viewers.
For season two, Parenthood debuted at about the same demo rating it had at the end of season one. Unfortunately, that didn’t last. In mid-November, shortly before it went on hiatus, Parenthood hit a series low of a 1.8 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.8 million viewers.
The first half of the season has averaged a 2.1 in the demo and 5.22 million. Parenthood is currently the seventh-highest rated scripted program on the network, falling in the middle of the list, just below The Event. While it’s not in immediate danger of being cancelled, the show’s certainly not safe either. Its fate will ultimately be decided by how well it performs when it returns from the six week hiatus. Most shows don’t typically fare very well and ratings drop after a hiatus. Will Parenthood be the exception?
What do you think? Will the ratings for Parenthood go up or down? Will it be cancelled or survive to see season three?
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584 Comments on "Parenthood: What Happened? Has the NBC TV Show Been Cancelled?"
I can’t believe how many people I talk to can’t believe NBC would take a great show off as great as Parent Hood was. They had so much to continue with even if any of the actors or actresses wanted off. I’m just waiting for Chicago PD or Chicago Fire to be taken off next so they can make room for more sick, boring, sexual shows that will loose NBC their audience.
I feel like everyone else … I’m just heart broken .!! The best down to earth show on tv
I am extremely upset that Parenthood has ended. It was an incredible show…family. I laughed and cried every episode. I looked forward to it every week. I couldn’t always watch it in real time, but always caught it on demand or online. This show had more heart and depth than most shows that made the cut. Very poor decision to let this beautiful show go.
When I watched the finale of Parenthood I sobbed like I lost my own dad….it’s a damn shame that this series will be no longer. The story line is brilliant as are the actors/actresses and please rethink this decision. This is the most down to earth family show on tv in years and I’m so thankful I have the last 12 episodes saved on my DVR…..i will watch it forever….please bring it back…the story has not ended!!!!!!!
I am so disappointed that last night was Parenthoods final show. I loved the show. The families, the characters and the story line was great. Last night, the show was like fast forward, with everything happening all at once. It did show how everyone went on with their lives. I had the feeling that Craig T. Nelson was going to die. There are so many ridiculous shows that are staying on, and the real family shows are gone.
It’s a shame that a quality show comes along and is soon to be cancelled. Why? Does it not speak enough about vaginas and penises? Oh and not to mention one show where the roommate runs around with clothespins on his nipples? And that’s in prime time?
To bad. I’ll miss the show & actors.
I am 46 years old. I have really enjoyed this show . I have grown to love all the characters and I am sad that it ended. Quality acting , good subject matter. Life is hard and has its ups and downs. I liked watching this crew march through the struggles, and inspire other at the same time.
Parenthood is the best drama I have ever watched!I can’t believe more people don’t .I think the name throws people off.They think it’s all about kids.Its the only show I actually watch.Im definately not a t.v. watcher but the writers & actors in Parenthood are phenomenal !
Why is it every time they finely make a show the whole family can watch, they take it off. But then they put on shows like “How to get away with murder” and wounder why our children are getting killed just going to school. As a grandmother who can identify so much with parent hood and knowing how it’s helping our son and daughter in law not feel so all alone, lost, overwhelmed from the days they go through with my grand daughter. I pray someone changes their mind and keep Parent Hood running.
I am also a fan of Parenthood. I was so disappointed when I saw it was being canceled. I am hoping it can be saved. All the actors were great. I loved the younger ones. There are so many shows that should be canceled, and they keep getting renewed. This is a nice family show, which we do not have many like this one.
I love parenhood and my family and friends love it, it is so real to life, no blood and guts like all the other shows, very refreshing, it makes me laugh and cry which tells me it is one of the best programs please try to leave it on
I love the show and so do my friends and family!! Why would they cancel the BEST show on t.v.and keep on all those REALITY SHOWS!! Makes no sense.
I can’t wait for Parenthood to return. This series is amazing and more people should watch to ensure it’s return. Great writers, actors and story plot. I adore the series!
I just love Parenthood, and would be EXTREMELY disappointed if it was cancelled.
I look forward to watching it with my family every week, and hope they still have
it aired to the thousands/millions of fans over the world that watch it.
Parenthood is one of my favorite shows. I love all of the actors, and the youth on that show are great. Great show. I do not understand why a TV show like this one does not have better rating or more viewers.
I love, love, love parenthood !!!! Please don’t cancel please bring it back and asap !! wait for this show every Thursday night