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?
Parenthood is one of my favorite shows, look forward to watching it weekly. It is one of best series I’ve seen. Would love to see it renewed . Please don’t cancel !
Please renew Parenthood. It one of the Best shows on TV. My husband and I really get caught up in the story line and before you know it, the hour has flown by and we can’t wait for the next episode.
I am so happy that they brought Parenthood back and I’m so upset that they are discontinuing it! I LOVE this show. It’s a great show. I wish they would keep it on longer!
I love this show, I have grown with every member. It is inspiring and real. I can feel their happiness and their sadness. I agree with everyone, it is too important to real people who need to escape and enjoy someone else’s lives every week. It is sad to think of not seeing them again. Please don’t let one of the best series go.
This is a show that could go on forever. That’s life, and this show is about family. It has been so refreshing to be able to watch a show about a family that does not revolve around lawyers, police or doctors. Just an ordinary family with everyday trials and tribulations. The writing is great with wonderful acting.
It will be sad to see it go. I would love to see them change their mind and continue the show.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER CRIME SHOW!!!!
Everytime I watch this show I have a lump in my throat. This is the most realistic show ever written. Clearly it has to do with Ron Howard. The acting is outstanding. You can see it in every character played. I am actually shocked that NBC would even entertain the thought of canceling this show. It’s really sad when everything in this world comes down to the almighty dollar. How in the world a network such as NBC, can’t see what they are giving up makes me really question the executives that make these decisions. Really really sad/ upset to… Read more »
It is the best T.V. show!! It is real life. All the actors are excellent!!!! It is the only show like this. I look forward to it every week. It is so real, we can all relate to these life situations. Please give it another year, there are so many more things the writers could do wlith this show. I LOVE this show so much, they are like family to me.
Please renew this wonderful show. It is soooo well written and there are so few shows on tv that i can say that about. My husband is a writer, and it is one of the few shows he feels is worth watching
This is the best show on TV. I am tired of zombies, vampires and stupid people clogging up the airwaves. A true Reality show is found in Parenthood. Amazing writing, true to life story lines, amazing actors, superb directing, editing and music. We live in a world full of violence and unspeakable events. A show like Parenthood gives hope that what is really important can be discussed in a classy and moral way. In a time when we can always have more hope and beauty, TV execs stop with the crime scene dramas and all the sick twisted things we… Read more »
I really enjoy parenthood and am sad to hear
It’s their last season. I had no idea the ratings
We’re low. I gave always enjoyed the show. I wish there was a way yo save the shie. Maybe a different day or time slot.
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS SHOW!!! There are hardly any family shows left that any age can watch together. This show is great and refreshing. It deals with real life situations which many of us can relate to. If this time slot doesn’t work for you, try changing it, but many of my friends and family watch it every week.
I cannot believe you are going to cancel one of the best seies on TV. I am so sick of reality TV programs. I barely watch anymore TV as it is so rediculous. The series addresses many of the problems that families today face. Please Please dont stop this series I beg you. I even bought the DVD’s so I could watch the episodes over again. There are enough, police, detective,violent, absurd reality shows now. Can’t you leave one show that demonstrates how familes deal with the real problems of today in a loving descent way. No more Honey BB,… Read more »
I am so upset they are cancelling Parenthood. It is such a good family show that is not a reality, or stupid show. It sends good messages to people who watch it, and educational decisions. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL!!!!!!!!!!!
best show on tv why don’t they find a better time slot? is there any way to save it?
I absolutely LOVE this show. It is one of the only shows I truly cannot wait to watch. I was devastated when I heard that it was cancelled. I think this is one of the most down to earth and realistic shows on television right now. So sad we won’t get to see Amber’s baby grow up. There are just so many thing left undone.
YES. Let’s keep this show until Amber’s baby is at least 20 and having a child of it’s own. I love this show and am thrilled to know others out there do too!