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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Look forward to each new episode of Parenthood. Hope the network gives it a third season and a fourth, etc. Parenthood has a great cast and great writers.
I never “fan” shows but this one is ground-breakingly amazing. Great, great writing! Wonderful actors with depth and emotion. I am a faithful viewer and can’t imagine why more people aren’t watching. The placement behind Biggest Loser must be the reason. Talk about different demographics! Please don’t cancel this show. It redeems this network for me.
This is the best show that’s been on television for YEARS! I watch it every single week. I love the characters and the storyline. This show feels very real to me. In each episode, I laugh and I cry. It’s fantastic! The acting is superb!
the problem is a great show at a highly competitive time slot — against other shows with the same audience. the execs are dumb for not figuring this out. this is a great show that covers extremely relevant issues in a nice way.
My family and I LOVE this show. We watch it every week and then rewatch on demand when my son comes home from college so he can catch up. Parenthood leads to MANY family discussions and “what ifs” . My husband and I have used the progam as teaching moments for our children. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL PARENTHOOD. It is funny, well written and the cast is outstanding. Love the additon of John Corbett. Lauren Graham should finally get her emmy.
I really hope Parenthood has some staying power. It is one of the few scripted shows that is sensitive and intelligent. I’ve given up watching crime shows; they’ve become disgusting…autopsies are not entertaining.
Don’t cancel Parenthood. or Else.
I very much look forward to Parenthood every Tuesday night. It is one of the few television shows that parents of different ages can relate to on so many levels. I too get so tired of the numerous blood and guts shows – how many can one person watch? Please do whatever you can to keep this show running. I love the cast.
I totally agree with these other FANS of this series. It is sooooo AWEsome!!!!! YOu cannot cancel this show. The cast is the best!! The show is so well done. The story lines are such that I think most people should relate to something or someone in the show. It makes me get tears in my eyes, makes me laugh, I just love this series!!!! Do whatever you have to….to keep this show on…move the time slot, change the channel, change the day, promote the series more so people know its on….it is tooo good to get the axe!! 🙁… Read more »
Parenthood is definitely one of the best shows on television. My wife and I watch it religiously. DO NOT CANCEL!
NO!!!!!! Parenthood is one our favorite shows. They need to promote it more so people know it’s out there.
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL PARENTHOOD- this show is the best family show on tv. I get so sick of all the blood & guts shows!!!
PLEASE PLEASE do not cancel Parenthood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is absolutely the best NBC show I have EVER watched!!!!!
My husband and I watch this show faithfully, and think it is THE BEST show we have seen in a long time. It is right on about so many family issues, and the diversity that exists in every family. And the actors could not have been better picked. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW.
Parenthood is excellent but it is on too late and is also following the wrong show. That is why the ratings are low. People who watch the biggest loser are of a different demographic then those who watch a show like parenthood.