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?
Dont end Parenthood! It’s the best show on television. I watch, mynkids watch, my mom watches, my niece and her friends watch, every age group watches this fabulous show. Can’t you try a different night if the ratings are not up to speed? We need to save this brillant show, cast and producers. We certainly don’t need another cop show:( Please, please keep Parenthood on NBC.
I COULD JUST SAY DITTO TO THE OTHER POSTS. I HAVE NEVER TALKED TO ANYONE WHO DOESN’T LOVE “PARENTHOOD” AS MUCH AS I DO. MAKES ME WONDER HOW THE RATINGS REALLY WORK. I THINK IT IS A SHAME THAT EVERY SHOW THAT IS WHOLESOME, NON- VIOLENT, TRUE TO LIFE, HONEST, TENDER-HEARTED AND ENTERTAINING GETS CANCELED BY THOSE WHO ONLY LOOK AT BOTTOM LINE WITH NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT THEY CONTINUE TO SHOW. REALITY TV ISN’T REALITY. I HAVE NEVER MET ANYONE WHO ATE THEIR MATTRESS, HAVE YOU? IF IT ISN’T SEX, BLOOD AND GUTS, DEMONS AND DARKNESS OR SOME WEIRD… Read more »
It is so sad they are taking off one of the best shows on TV. Everyone can relate to some part of the story. Please keep it on! I wanna see where their lives continue to take them. This is one of the few wholesome shows that is still on TV. There’s no need for sex and violence in the show,just good strong storylines that people relate to. Very sad
I am so saddened this is the final season. I have watched from the beginning and Parenthood has been the one consistent show that I never miss. The story lines are relatable and I love the close family ties of the Bravermans. I hope they reconsider.
Please don’t take this show off the air. It is one of the best shows. Promote it. There are so many dedicated fans that have to suffer through the rest of the crap that is aired. How about going with quality for a change?
I agree to some degree. There are other shows I watch and like but the characters and the chemistry they seem to have just works. I just love this show and I will miss it.
Maryane
Why n everyone I know loves that show.Thats some if the best acting from all of them.Writers are the best& the casting director is spot on.
I am disappointed that Parenthood is ending. This is a show I have enjoyed tremendously. This phenomenal storyline family oriented. The type of show we need on TV now and forever. I’m sad to see the end.
We are so disappointed this is the last season. It is one of the best shows on.always had a good story line and always made us laugh
I CANNOT BELIEVE U COULD TAKE SOMETHING SOOOOOOO WONDERFUL OFF THE AIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the only true show that deals with every day events like everyone around the world. Everyone knows someone with cancer everyone knows someone with autism or Asbergers everyone has family everyone has family that fights family that loves family that is there for each other and family that even cheats on one of their loved ones so this is the best show in the world! It may not be a reality show but it is better because it is true happenings in everyone on this earth… Read more »
I am so disappointed that you are not bringing this amazing cast back.Their are so few good family shows on anymore its not always about the ratings but should be about the message, please reconsider.
This has been my absolute favorite show since it debuted. I hate so much it’s being canceled. Especially since most of the shows on tv are either reality or crappy!
Best show on TV. Best written, best acted. My favorite show of all. I really wish they would reconsider and not cancel
It is a shame that such a wonderful family show is being cancelled. There surely is no lack of shows with abuse, rapes & killings which are renewed. How sad that a real family show is never applauded but crimes of all types seem to survive. Can anything be done to change the network’s mind?
There are so few good, quality shows on anymore and now the very best one is being
cancelled. Why?
I can’t wait for the next season each year. This is truly great tv and don’t understand why such a wonderful show is being cancelled. Phenomenal cast, great story line that all of us can relate to. So sad it’s over.