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?
I will be devastated when this show is cancelled. It’s a beautifully written show and one of the best on tv. It has such heart and family values. I can’t imagine this show being cancelled!
It’s bull **** this should not be the last season
I have never missed a single episode. Laughing, crying and so very interested in every character. I don’t want it ever to end.
SAD, SAD, SAD… Parenthood is the VERY BEST program on TV. This is an excellent show about life and it should be on forever…. WHAT A SHAME IT IS NOT BEING RENEWED!! We are so upset about this !! Our entire family enjoys this one of a kind program. Now, there is nothing on TV that is decent to watch with our family. Seems only the JUNK shows are on television now. Very disappointing!!!
Parenthood is the BEST family show ever – I watched season after season on NETFLIX !!! I do not have cable service – PLEASEEEEEE consider checking the ratings elsewhere!!!!!! It is not fair!
I’m so upset that they are taking “Parenthood” off the air! It’s a brilliant show, one that the entire family can watch, enjoy and learn from. It opens up subjects for discussion, etc. It’s a shame that the powers that be are choosing money over quality television. There is something to be said for “slow andsteady”, consistency, stability, etc. Too many people are jumping on the bandwagon for the buck and forgetting why they wanted to be a part of quality television.
You are so correct! We feel the same way.
WHY?????? Why do you always cancel the best shows on TV?? Parenthood is one of the
best!!!!! You cancel the good family shows and put crap on in its place!!!!
WHY?????? Why do you always cancel the best shows on TV?? Parenthood is one of the
best!!!!! You cancel the good family shows and put crap on in its place!!!!
I am so disappointed that Parenthood is coming to an end with just one more episode. I love that show. It is a weekly heartwarming moment guaranteed. Even the weeks I get mad at the real moments they show. It is how I learned to understand what a family member is going through with the son who has Aspbergers, and it is one of my easy all time favorites. Sad to see it go. This is something that could have new stories for years to come as the family grows and shifts and changes, unlike the cop shows that they… Read more »
I am brokenhearted over “Parenthood” being canceled. This series has captivated me from the very first episode. It is such an amazing character study and portrays such realistic interaction between family members. The acting is so so good. I know it is acting, but I cry and rejoice over their tragedies and triumphs. My heart hurts to see it end.
Too bad the best family show on television is coming to an end.
The only show I watch on NBC. Why do they always have to cancel the good shows? Very sad.
This is a great show. Well acted with a lot of depth. Why do the networks loose money. Cause they do not know what is a good show and what isn’t. They poor money into shows like the Bachlor and other stupid shows to many to name and they cancel shows like parenthood. I mean really? If the networks want to even compete with the cable channels they should keep the quality and get rid of the trash. Who runs these networks anyway ?
I am so sad that Parenthood is coming to an end. It is my favorite show. I have not missed a single episode. Very disappointing decision made by the network. Nothing else I even watch on that channel.
Dont take away the best family show on tv