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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I love this show! It is a honest viewpoint of parenthood. Extremely well written! Please do not take this show off the air.
I absolutely love this show – incredible cast – love the subtle expressions and humour! Please, please do not cancel this show. Like some of the other people who have commented, this is the ONLY show I watch regularly and look forward to. Some of my work colleagues hadn’t heard of it – perhaps a little more promoting is in order.
Parenthood is the best written show on television, with a stellar cast, DON’T CANCEL, DON’T CANCEL!!!!!!
Best show ever, best cast. I can not wait for Tuesdays to watch the new episode. Please keep the show running!
Love Parenthood- one of my favorite shows- how about moving it to another night so it isn’t up against The Good Wife? Please don’t cancel it!
Best show ever. First show that we record and watch. Once this is gone, we will not watch TV anymore.
PLEASE KEEP PARENTHOOD ON THE AIR! It is a great show, and the ratings will go up! DO NOT CANCEL!
This is one of the best shows on television. Please do not cancel this show. Every episode leaves you longing to spend time with this family. A modern day Walton family. So warm, smart and well written. Great characters.
I really enjoy this show……It really hits home. I would be really disappointed to see this cancelled. I think it’s one of the best shows on tv and there is not too much else out there to compare it to. It’s intelligent and speaks to real life situations that many of us live. I think the boy who plays Max is fantastic.
I love this show. I like the honesty of the family dynamics. The way the whole family relates to one another. That it is not over the top with drugs and sex. And that they all really care about one another with the senior parents (Camille and Zek) being included as well. This is the only weekly show that I watch, please do not take it off.
Please keep Parenthood going. It really does appeal to a slightly older crowd. Can’t we keep a program that is funny,honest, and real for a change. Does everything on TV have to be about cops and crime? Tv is missing a big group of watchers that are tired of singing and dancing too. I’ve canceled my cable over 2 years ago because I refuse to pay good money for a bunch of crap! Please cut us a big break here!
This show is fabulous! Thought provoking, poignant, realistic, relatable, amusing, and more. I’m not a big TV fan – most is a total waste of time, but I make it a point to watch 2 shows – this and Harry’s Law. Parenthood is THE best show out there as of March 2011. PERIOD.
This truly is a show that hits home as we are the parents of a child with Aspergers Syndrome. It’s obvious the writing is from someone with experience. Each episode usually brought a tear to our eyes as well as a few laughs. There are very few shows that we watch but this is one we try not too miss ! I hope it continues.
Parenthood is the best show on any channel!!! Period
Please keep this show running. It appeals to grandparents, parents, and adult siblings as a positive force. We can SO relate to the excellent scripts and characters.We can talk to our family members about these themes. And thanks for omitting the gay theme. There is enough of that already!