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 wish it could be renewed for a seventh season this is one of the only shows that deal with real life problems its very relatable
We love parenthood. Please continue with many more.
What a bummer! One of the best shows on TV. Not all those crap reality shows and stupid comedy shows. I really will miss the Braverman’s.
I so looked forward to watching parenthood every week. I considered it one of the best out of a multitude of extremely lame programs. Can’t understand why there was even a question whether or not to renew. Please renew and keep on renewing. It is quality tv time.
It is a shame that good, quality television shows aren’t appreciated. I am a devoted fan of Parenthood and hate to see it cancelled.
I am very happy that PARENTHOOD has been renewed. It is a terrific hour of television. It has the same family structureas FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT- another gem.
A total disapointment to hear the end is coming.
Can there be a change in this foolish decision?
Do not make this mistake, this show is an intellectual addition to any evening of TV viewing.
I look forward to parenthood night. Can only say this about one other show.
Midwest winters needs parenthood.
I love this show! It’s the greatest show on a non cable television that no one is watching! I would love to see it continue for years!
Really hoping they will continue this show! Haven’t missed a single episode. My heart will be broken 🙁
As I know all shows come to an end, I LOVE this show!!! It’s the one show that makes me feel “comfortable”! When I come home from a crazy day at work, I enjoy being with family! Please re consider cancelling this show!
I love love this show do NOT think it is time to end please reconsider this show hits home in my heart every episode!!! Please save this show!!!
love that show
OK Parenthood fans we ALL need to ban together to save the show!! Everyone and I mean everyone needs to follow through and bury NBC with snail mail!! I need your help I am trying to gain some steam on a campaign idea I have, to try and save “Parenthoood”. We need more quality shows like this on TV versus reality shows and the other garbage they throw at us. Here is my idea, either by the way of computer flyer or just a personal family photo. Simply on the photo or a computer generated family photo on a single… Read more »
I am thrilled it is going to have another season, but am really unhappy that NBC would wven consider canceling one of the best shows EVER on tv. Parenthood, Blue Bloods, Army Wives are or were three of the best. AW is gone. Now, Parenthood? What’s wrong? Look at reviews. Look at following in media sites. Please reconsider.
Please reconsider cancelling this show. Finally a true to life show, that I am sure has hit how with so many viewers!! I personally can’t stand reality tv and would hate to be left with no other option but reality TV. Every episode of Parenthood has tears laughter and any other emotion rolled into it!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!