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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This is by far one of my favorite shows. Please DO NOT CANCEL! In this day of ridiculous, mindless programs, please leave this level headed and warm, family program on for those who do not care for the many silly things being shown. Thank you.
This is one of the few shows worth watching. It would be a huge mistake to cancel it. The cast is great and the characters are very real. What is with the long hiatus though? Going away for six weeks is too long of a time; which certainly won’t help the ratings. Give this show the chance it deserves, it is the best show on TV right now. I never miss it.
Please do not cancel Parenthood! This is one of the best shows on TV in decades. I can’t believe it took 25 years for Parenthood to become a TV series after the movie, “Parenthood” was made, starring Steve Martin and Llyod Bridges. This show is true-to-life, with great writing, and all parents can relate. This is my favorite TV show and the only one that I will stay up until 10:00 every Tuesday night to watch. I look forward to Parenthood every week. Seasons 1 and 2 should rerun during PrimeTime hours now so that more people will tune in… Read more »
This show cannot be cancelled! It is one of the best shows on TV and if it is dropped it just shows you how lost our country is not to appreciate the value of family… Parenthood is so real and reflects the ups & downs all families go through. It also shows how relationships take work, but family is worth it and working through the difficulties to stay close and connected is what life is all about. This show can teach America a thing or two about not giving up and staying commited!
This is a fine show, great writing. I can’t believe Parenthood is hanging on by its fingernails while we get more reality shows, more Donald trump, more dancing around, more empty headed shows not worth watching. Are we slipping back?
I love this this show. I usually TVO shows and watch at a later date, I TVO this but stay up late and watch. I agree about hour of show. Why the h___ is this show on at 10:00p.m. pacific time. I don’t get why on at last hour of prime time. THIS SHOW IS GREAT. The writing and characters are so spot on and realistic.
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL PARENTHOOD, I LOVE THIS WONDERFUL SHOW.
YEA CAST MEMBERS, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS WONDERFUL TY SERIES PARENTHOOD IT IS ONE OF THE FEW SHOWS ON TV THAT I ENJOY. I DO YOU WILL CONSIDER THIS REQUEST
Please ! I look forward to “Parenthood” every week!nevermiss it–I know all the characters and love the stories behind every episode. Very enjoyable..please don’t cancel !!!
I have all but quit watching TV.
This is one program I watched; even with the 10 pm timeslot.
Was so disappointed that it wasn’t there this week.
Can’t believe you guys are thinking about canceling. This show it has so potential its even getting better every week. And replacing it with a cooking reality show. Boring if I want to watch cooking shows I will watch Food Network
I love this show, and only recently have found it and been able to watch it and am devastated to find a rerun last week and worse yet this week not even on? Please don’t cancel this series. This is a real life show, and we all relate to this excellently written and performed series. The characters and stories are true to life. Please let it continue. It just needs more time.
Yes, a huge mistake if it’s cancelled. As parents, we do go to bed a little earlier because we’re exhausted! move the time slot as Michelle says above. this is one of the shows we actually watch in addition to the stellar Madmen and Modern Family. Don’t cancel this show. it’s beautifully written and the cast is excellent.
I look forward to watching this show every week but I have to tevo because of the time. Doesn’t come on till 10:00 on the east coast. Move the time to an earlier slot and it will for sure get better ratings. I love it!
NBC would be making a huge mistake if they cancelled Parenthood. This is the only show that I will rearrange my schedule to watch. It is the one tv show that my husband and I both eagerly look forward to each week. The writing and acting in this show is so superior that I am amazed it isn’t #1. Give it time to get there!