Things were a little touch and go for awhile but NBC has now renewed Parenthood for a sixth season. It will be the last season and the cast and crew will have 13 episodes to say goodbye.
Parenthood revolves around the lives of the extended Braverman family in Northern California. The ensemble cast includes Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Tyree Brown, Joy Bryant, Max Burkholder, Erika Christensen, Miles Heizer, Sam Jaeger, Monica Potter, Savannah Paige Rae, Xolo Mariduena, Mae Whitman, with Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson.
The series has never been a ratings hit for NBC but it has remained a pretty consistent performer with a devoted fanbase. This season, the ratings took a pretty dramatic downturn, dropping 20-30% compared to the fourth season. Shows like Revolution, Growing Up Fisher, and Believe all had better ratings but they were cancelled.
The network wanted to cut costs so they could bring the large ensemble series back for a final season but members of the cast reportedly didn’t want to agree to a smaller-than-usual episode guarantee. A compromise was eventually made.
We should have a better idea this week when season six will begin airing.
What do you think? Are you glad that Parenthood has been renewed for a final season? Would you like to see a seventh season or do you think this is the right time to end it?
One of the best shows on tv. Non violent, real issues, funny, touching, well written. Of course it can’t stay…..
Bob and Sarah have it totally right! I hope NBC reconsiders! I truly enjoy every minute of Parenthood!
I absolutely love parenthood! I’m in total shock that it’s in its final season. I hope NBC would reconsider this decision. There are not many shows that relate to people’s everyday life like parenthood. It’s a great show that I am able to watch with my teenage daughter, a show we both love and enjoy.
I love this show. Why do all these family type shows always get cancelled. Please NBC reconsider! !
I am extremely disappointed that Parenthood is ending! This is one of the most memorable and favorite shows I have watched in a long time that deals with reals families and real life issues. It is one of the only shows that even my teenage children watch and I know they are actually watching something worthwhile. It saddens me to know that a series and touching and. Actually cares about their storyline could actually be cancelled. I hate to see what it s replaced with. There isn’t many shows out their like this and now it’s being taken away as… Read more »
Very disappointed that Parenthood is being cancelled. It’s one of the best shows on TV.
I love the show I don’t get it. It’s like the story lines or just getting going and then you just go and end the series.
I and 100 s of my friends coworker and theirs. We Think NBC is crazy. It’s the best show over the realities and other dramas. D
love the show ! Great acting and script! hate to see it go it’s the ONLY series I watch !
Love the show! So disappointed it’s the final season. Keep the series running!!
I LOVE and look forward to this AMAZING show . I love all the cast members. The story lines are so informative to actual true life events. It’s truly a shame that we have to say goodbye to one of the BEST shows on television.This show makes me laugh and cry all at the same time. I hope that there is still consideration for more seasons. So very sad that this is the end.
Parenthood is one of the better shows out there. It’s sad that it’s cancelled. It would be great if NBC cared what the fans had to say. If it’s about money, pay the cast! If it’s the size of the cast, don’t bring new cast in. It worked for the friends cast ($$) why not this terrific cast!?!
I think parenthood is the best tv show on in a very long time , every episode leaves you wanting more, I cant believe the ratings are low for this show, its got to be the the 10 oclock time slot that hurts the ratings because it certainly isn’t the quality of the show , I hope NBC reconsiders this move ,
I couldn’t agree more with Bob and Sarah’s comments.
Speaking for myself and my wife, it is a shame this series will be canceled. In our experiences this is about as close to real life, everyday problems most families face from time to time. It’s a shame that in this day and age most shows have to be about murders, gore, sex, naked reality and just degrading experiences. It’s hard to believe a show as sick as the Simpsons can exist for 0ver 20 years and a wholesome show like this canceled. To us this is what is wrong with todays society.
I dont get it either. This is one of the best shows i have ever watched. This show was my reality show. This just goes to show the mentality of our society doesnt understand the importance of family. But these stupid reality shows get good ratings. It is mind boggling!