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 most favorite shows and I’m so deeply saddened this is the final season! Television won’t be the same without the Bravermans! I can’t stand the thought of not being able to watch parenthood anymore! Please keep this show on the air!
THE best true to life family show on TV. All generations of our family are watching every episode. The actors are THE BEST and are all like part of our own family. How can NBC possibly cancel? Please reconsider.
I could watch this show forever!!!
Please don’t cancel!!!! I love love love this show. It’s the first show in a long time I have been addicted to
Have seen every episode. Shared the hour with my 16-year-old daughter. Favorite two moments – when Camille tells Julia that “marriage is about forgiveness” and when Zeek asks Camille to duck down as she walks in front of the TV when she asks him to get up and exercise with her around the sofa. Now that’s real life in our house!
Our favorite show!!! Hate to see it cancelled! Please bring it back for a seventh season!
I don’t understand why such a great show has to be cancelled. Maybe its not getting good reviews because it’s not on the right time or night. I think before you cancel it you should try to find a time slot that fits!! I hate to see this show go. I look forward to watching it, even if i have to DVR it!!! Plz rethink your decision!!!
I know that this is too late; however Parenthood was the best show in recent memory. The loss of this show is a comment on the intelligence of the American viewing audience. Shows like Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big. Brother, The Bacholar, and yes American Idol are cheap for the Networks to produce and have great followings. They are written on about a 3rd grade level and play to I really do not know who. Mathis show was written so well that those of us who watched it felt like members of the Braverman family. Good bye, YOU WILL BE… Read more »
I so agree withyou and I am so sadden and hurt that this show will not continue for a 7th season. I feel like as an average family that I could relate to so many of these episodes. I just wish that this how would continue on. This was by far my favorite show and very family friendly. I hate that it will be gone and know of several more that feels the same way as we do.
Cannot bring myself to say goodbye to this show. Just love it.
Best show ever do not cancel
i would love to see parenthood to continue I love the show watched every episode. Please keep it going. There a real family with real issues.love the actors.
Huge mistake by NBC to cancel the absolute best show on TV, One of the few series that is worth watching! Reconsider,reconsider,reconsider.
Very happy show has been renewed
Why…if you don’t like it there are plenty other shows on at that time!
I hate that Parenthood is being cancelled. I have never put this much time and effort into watching a television series, and have never made sure I was free every week at a specific time. We have seen every show and have been in tears be the end of every single episode every season. We have a 4 year old daughter, and while she alone makes us want to hug and kiss her, Parenthood gives a sort of reset on perspective on why our job as parents are so important. It’s amazing to me that only trash and reality is… Read more »
I wish it would not be cancelled. I love this show. You could add another season for sure. I would like to see Sarah’s wedding. Amber’s baby be the flower girl in the wedding.
It is one of the best wholesome shows in a long time.
It shows how family have problems and how they work it out.
Please don’t cancel the show