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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We need to see a season 3, try a different day or time, maybe the rating would go up. It,s a great show.
I am so glad parenthood has not been cancelled ! When will the start up again? Can’t wait I have been telling all my family and friends about this series. Please do not let it end.
I think this show is great. My kids even enjoy watching it.
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Best show on Television. Please don’t let it end.
Parenthood is the only television show that I look forward too watching every week.It is a family oriented series that makes me want too see what happens next . And it has such a good cast of actors. It would be a shame if it were canceled. But i understand that it is in that danger zone.I hope that it can get more viewers and recognition so that doesnt happen. In my opinion it is the best television show on.
As the parent of an 11 year old with autism spectrum I feel the role of the child with asperger’s is very accurate and helpful in raising awareness. The issues addressed are very current and touch many families and people. It is not a soap opera because nothing is overdone or gratuitous. All of the cast is excellent. It is my weekly time to laugh and cry with the Bravermans.
I love love this show and don’t want to see it cancelled! 🙁
I also wonder why it isn’t more heavily promoted? I noticed that one of
the actresses (don’t know her real name) was recently on Jimmy Fallon but seems
like I haven’t really seen enough promotion for this awesome show.
I hope NBC doesn’t cancel it we need more quality family shows like Parenthood!
This is a wonderful show. I think, perhaps, the best show on tv these days!
Feb. 21, 2012 At the end of the show tonight it said that next week would be the finale. I can’t believe that this show is being cancelled. This is one of the best series on TV today and one all ages can enjoy. It is so real and true to life. I look forward to watching Parenthood every week. It is the best family show. It relates to how children as well as adults can react to different situations in their daily lives. I hope that somehow Parenthood can be saved. It will be so disappointing not to see… Read more »
I love this show and I , too look forward to watching every week. It is one of my favorites and I hope it does not get cancelled. The actors all seem to mesh well with each other and the characters they , play are just fantastic. I enjoy the sotry line also, so realisitic! PLease, pLease do not cancel this show!!!
tHIS IS THE BEST SHOW ON tv/ EVEN MY HUSBAND WATCHES IT. DONT TAKE IT OFF. fRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS WAS ALSO A GREAT AND WELL WRITTEN SHOW. iT IS SO GOOD.
I LOVE THIS SHOW! I love the actors. Sometimes it’s a little predictable but I love that they show a family dealing with Aspergers, one whose bright daughter doesn’t go to college, one “loser” in the family, one successful WOMAN! I love it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL!
I look forward to watching this shoe every week. It has a family theme it is not the perfect family but what family is. Maybe that is why I like it so much. I think this shows need to be promoted more. We continually see where Modern Family is promoted and I don’t think that is a show I would let my children watch. Get the word out and give parenthood a better time slot
Please please continue the show. Watching the Braverman clan is like watching my own family. Many of the situations, I’ve also experienced – from the viewpoints of a sibling, daughter and parent. It teaches us how to act, what can be “normal” and how a family can function and grow together. It’s brought my husband and I much closer. It sets an example.
Why is this show not being more heavily promoted? Except for Lauren Graham, who is fabulous, why haven’t other cast of characters been seen on celebrity talk shows???
This is the best series on TV! Well acted and current on subject matter, my grandkids even watch it….the teenagers! I would hate to see it taken off the air and some of the other fantasy series left on. This is on the top of my list for what to watch each week. Right along with Harrys Law. They are the 2 best shows on this network!